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  • #41849
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    bloodshy
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    This is a guy I desperately wanted my Jazz to trade up for in the draft.  Yes, his shot is broken… yes, he makes boneheaded plays.  But he’s hyper productive overall, has several NBA-level tools to work with and his athleticism is something to behold.

    I just watched him play and was very impressed.  Yes, this is summer league… it means nothing.  But dare I say his shot no longer looks broken?  Seriously.  His hitch looked gone.  He shot with confidence and his stroke looked smooth.  I don’t know how you change that much in that short of a time frame, but I think Wroten will be a mid-level NBA shooter now.  He’s had a major change in his form from the combine to now.  Or maybe it was a fluke game.

    He still had a couple of boneheaded plays–I remember one bad over dribble.  But most of the time he was a very good facilitator, a good shot and a monster on the boards for a guard.  In 24 minutes he had 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 turnovers.  He shot 2/3 from deep, 7/8 from the stripe, and 5/9 overall.

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  • #696038
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    WizardofOz
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    He didn’t impress me. If MEM sees him as a PG, they’ll be sorely dissapointed. He doesn’t really no how to run a team. He’s not a true PG, but isn’t a SG because he can’t shoot.

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    • #696046
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      bloodshy
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      Did you even watch the game, or are  you just speaking from your pre-draft bias?  I get that he doesn’t really know how to run a team yet.  But (if you did watch the game) do you disagree that his shooting form looked vastly improved or that he was extremely productive/focused while on the court?

      There’s no way I’d have Wroten as my starting 1 next season.  However, I think he could be the perfect player to play backup 1 for 1-2 years and then take over. 

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    • #696136
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      Entropy
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      Dude, you never say anything positive about wroten. Never.

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  • #696052
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    jeff416
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    Wroten played very good today. He is a combo guard, there is really no reason to label him a PG or SG. His shot actually looked ok today. He made a couple of 3’s and made his free throws. Obviously he still has a lot to work to do on it, but I dont see any reason that he cant become a decent shooter in time. His form looks ok to me.

    His passing ability, ability to attack the basket, and  his defense should make him a pretty good NBA player. I wouldnt be surprised if he cracked the Grizzlies rotation this year.

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  • #696060
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    Memphis Madness
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    He’s a combo guard that makes plays. I like his length too. He should be a good fit next to Bayless off the bench. He’s basically
    our fourth guard and third perimeter defender behind Tony Allen and Quincy Pondexter. I like it.

    Matt Janning looked good. Would rather have him as our shooter off the bench and keep Dante Cunningham. A good 14th guy (if Pargo stays).

    I could see Mitchell Watt as a 15th guy to fill the roster out if he can play the 5 as well as the 4.

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  • #696067
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    FastAndFurious
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     If Tony Wroten didn’t impress you, you either:

    Didn’t watch the game

    Or have no basketball knowledge what so ever, that young man oozes potential.

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  • #696073
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    GoJOSH HUESTIS
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     Shots don’t become unbroken after one game. Rondo has shot good in one game before as well. That takes time. Wroten was impressive but with his talent did it really surprise you what he did against this level of talent?

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  • #696083
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    llperez

    i didnt see the game, but the shooting numbers speak for themselves. He wasnt making three’s/ft’s on any kind of consistent basis against anybody in college, so its not like the lack of comp in a summer league game is worse. Now lets see if he can continue it.

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  • #696167
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    DolanCare
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    This site is crazy about Tony Wroten, and I while I understand why people are smittened by his atheleticism and play making ya’ll need to recognize that Wroten is a project. That being said, it looks like most of his issues are mental, (i.e irratic play and turnovers). Hopefully that can be taught.

    If Wroten wants to crack the rotation early, he should solidify himself as a perimeter defender. Good defense will keep his floor high, and give him the minutes that will inevitably boost his confidence and his consistency on offense.

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  • #696171
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    TheArtistPaysthePrice
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    its because of his prep highlights. This is a site that its users will always fawn over prep players. They were sensational though, whether they translate will be something we wont find out for years. He made passes that no one makes. He did look good the other day but they just signed Bayless and Selby looked as good.

    I think Utah will wait for the right point guard, how ever long it takes. Remember replacing Stockton to them is like replacing Kobe for the Lakers, they wont let just anybody do it. They want a pure point. I think Myke Kabongo would be great there in next years draft. He was terrible this year, but he’s got game. He is fast, has a great look and will be able to guard.

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  • #696201
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    JustaFan
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    I really believe he is going to make alot of people regret passing on him… I was praying he fell to Chicago in the draft but obviously that was a no go… I haven’t heard anything on the OJ Mayo contract situation.. is he the reason?

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  • #696217
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    Forte IV
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    He’s 6’6" and a point guard. I honestly thought he should have gone between 10-14 based on potential alone. I like him better at 10 for New Orlenas then I do Rivers. Especially since they want Rivers to play point. But hey, that’s just me.

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  • #696227
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    lalaila
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    more and more i have no reason to disbelieve he will adapt as a true point guard possible with allstars potential actually or at least a strong starting point for long years..

     

    if there is one reason it’s only scouts if i wouldn’t know anything about what scouts writes and if i would be a GM for example i would have taken him over Rivers for Hornets..man him and Ant would make some show..

     

    kid is legit 6’6 big strong frame to get some more pounds and some real athelticism..and he shows some touch and promises to be at least a decent shooter what will let him play sg at worst scenario still..

    plus Tony looks to become a very very good defender i mean 8boards in limited minutes? and he had some similar games in college to, he is dangerous in stealing with his quick hands too..

    i have no reason not to love him 

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  • #696229
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    theballerway
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    Hollins aint gonna teach him anything except where to sit on the bench.

    Great prospect tho. but he needs minutes and the grizz have a few  pgs already. Hed looked great on a running team opposed to a pounf the ball inside n watch all day team.

    reminds me alot of G.Payton – 

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  • #696445
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    PulseGlazer
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    I love the idea of him playing with Bayless off the bench.  They complement one another perfectly.

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  • #696455
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    llperez

    i know he went late first round (25th) but there was never any doubt in my mind he was gonna go first round. I would love to hear arans excuse/reasoning for posting him as a second rounder almost the enitre month prior to the draft.

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