Tony Wroten Jr ESPN Insider

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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:55am #41027

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http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/features/rumors?id=25831&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2ffeatures%2frumors%3fid%3d25831
Could someone please post this ESPN Insider article- thank you.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:59am #688970

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Some of the same skills that make Damian Lillard and Kendall Marshall the two highest rated point guards in the 2012 NBA draft are the ones that have teams cautious about selecting Tony Wroten Jr.
Unlike the pure, consistent jumper of Lillard, Wroten’s left-handed J is considered broken by NBA scouts and needs to be retooled and worked on. Maybe for a number of years. But then again, players can learn to shoot. And unlike the leadership skills and high basketball IQ of Marshall, Wroten is considered to have a score-first mentality and often plays reckless and out of control. But then again, players can learn to reel it in and value the basketball more.
What Wroten has that Lillard and Marshall don’t are the things that can’t be taught — terrific size for a point guard at 6-foot-6, supreme athleticism that draws comparisons to a young Rajon Rondo, and a knack for getting to the basket at will. Clearly, there’s a chance that Wroten can develop into a very good pro, and that’s what makes him one of the biggest sleepers in this draft.
So what team will take him? Currently, Wroten is projected at No. 30 by DraftExpress.comand No. 31 by NBADraft.net. The Bobcats make a lot of sense at No. 31, and GM Rich Cho is quite familiar with the Washington product thanks to his time in the Pacific Northwest with Seattle and Portland. Wroten could easily go higher than that, though, and some possibilities could be Atlanta at 23, Indiana at 26, Miami at 27, and Golden State at 30. Toronto is another team looking to add a point guard, and the Raptors could try to move up from their spot at No. 37.

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- Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 11:50am #689015
  
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  He’s got all the tools neccessary to be an Elite Pg, and he’s got size you simply don’t find in most Pg prospects…
  The last Point Gard to be taken recently that can be compared to Wroten. Jr is John Wall, John’s jump shot just wasn’t as "broken" as Tony’s is…They are very similar players, although John is more incontrol and has a better outside jumper…But I think Tony is bigger and stronger than Wall and doesn’t shy away from contact, I’m not saying Tony Wroten Jr. will ever catch up to John Wall but he’s got something to shoot for, they could end up having similar carrers if Tony ever reaches his potential…
  I just think when he gets a decent jump shot in a few years he’ll be another one of those young Pg’s you’d love to build your team around…He really does have video game size, speed and athletism for an NBA Pg prospect, and his passes are going to make Sportscenter’s Top 10 plays…He looks like a steal any where outside the Lottery IMO…
  This is all coming from a Tony Wroten Jr. doubter at the start of the season…
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  - Posted on: Thu, 06/28/2012 - 10:26am #689710
    
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    Here’s an excellent TWJr Seattle Times Newspaper article about his family and the like click on the link for the full article: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskies/2018546428_wroten28.html
    The parents of Seattle’s latest NBA export are sitting in their dining room, laughing about genes. Tony and Shirley Wroten didn’t expect their son to wear them so well.
    "It’s off the charts," his father exclaims, shaking his head.
    Tony Wroten Jr., a basketball star, takes his track-star mother’s speed, his football-star father’s 6-foot-5 size and power and his own special court vision to create a rare mix of agile traits. On Thursday, during the NBA draft, the child they call "Tone" should fulfill his lifelong dream because, even though he’s just 19 and still raw, he is a perfect pick for a league hooked on potential: A tall, athletic point guard who drives to the basket at will, plays aggressively and possesses elite passing ability.
    He has a few distinct flaws, too, and even more critics. To be so gifted, Tone is a polarizing, budding star. But the ability to handle that is also in his blood. Spend time getting to know this family, and you realize that its rich, sprawling athletic heritage has been built despite hardship, disappointment and addiction.
    This is a family tree that could have, maybe should have, been chopped down long ago. Instead, it seems to get stronger with each generation.
    Dad played tight end at Washington and had a brief NFL career. Mom was a hurdler at Washington before transferring to Arizona State. Aunt Joyce Walker is a women’s hoops legend. Cousin Nate Robinson is an NBA player who has averaged 11.2 points per game in seven seasons. Cousin Jimmie Haywood is a former Franklin High School and Oregon State basketball player.
    Nice genes, for sure.
    "My son, it’s like he’s taken something from all of us," said Tony Wroten Sr., known as "Big Tony" to the family. "He has the size and still the quickness. Speed, athleticism, size, height — the numbers are off the charts."
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- Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 11:50am #689018
  
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  He’s got all the tools neccessary to be an Elite Pg, and he’s got size you simply don’t find in most Pg prospects…
  The last Point Gard to be taken recently that can be compared to Wroten. Jr is John Wall, John’s jump shot just wasn’t as "broken" as Tony’s is…They are very similar players, although John is more incontrol and has a better outside jumper…But I think Tony is bigger and stronger than Wall and doesn’t shy away from contact, I’m not saying Tony Wroten Jr. will ever catch up to John Wall but he’s got something to shoot for, they could end up having similar carrers if Tony ever reaches his potential…
  I just think when he gets a decent jump shot in a few years he’ll be another one of those young Pg’s you’d love to build your team around…He really does have video game size, speed and athletism for an NBA Pg prospect, and his passes are going to make Sportscenter’s Top 10 plays…He looks like a steal any where outside the Lottery IMO…
  This is all coming from a Tony Wroten Jr. doubter at the start of the season…
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 10:59am #688974

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Some of the same skills that make Damian Lillard and Kendall Marshall the two highest rated point guards in the 2012 NBA draft are the ones that have teams cautious about selecting Tony Wroten Jr.
Unlike the pure, consistent jumper of Lillard, Wroten’s left-handed J is considered broken by NBA scouts and needs to be retooled and worked on. Maybe for a number of years. But then again, players can learn to shoot. And unlike the leadership skills and high basketball IQ of Marshall, Wroten is considered to have a score-first mentality and often plays reckless and out of control. But then again, players can learn to reel it in and value the basketball more.
What Wroten has that Lillard and Marshall don’t are the things that can’t be taught — terrific size for a point guard at 6-foot-6, supreme athleticism that draws comparisons to a young Rajon Rondo, and a knack for getting to the basket at will. Clearly, there’s a chance that Wroten can develop into a very good pro, and that’s what makes him one of the biggest sleepers in this draft.
So what team will take him? Currently, Wroten is projected at No. 30 by DraftExpress.comand No. 31 by NBADraft.net. The Bobcats make a lot of sense at No. 31, and GM Rich Cho is quite familiar with the Washington product thanks to his time in the Pacific Northwest with Seattle and Portland. Wroten could easily go higher than that, though, and some possibilities could be Atlanta at 23, Indiana at 26, Miami at 27, and Golden State at 30. Toronto is another team looking to add a point guard, and the Raptors could try to move up from their spot at No. 37.

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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 12:13pm #689042

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If the Heat get him, I’m gonna be ticked. Last year they were the only ones smart enough to pick up Norris Cole and you see how he turned out. Wroten I think will be very good in a few years and will be a huge steal for whoever picks him. Memphis would be a good fit for him, but of course I would like for the Thunder to grab him
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 12:13pm #689046

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If the Heat get him, I’m gonna be ticked. Last year they were the only ones smart enough to pick up Norris Cole and you see how he turned out. Wroten I think will be very good in a few years and will be a huge steal for whoever picks him. Memphis would be a good fit for him, but of course I would like for the Thunder to grab him
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 12:28pm #689048

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I’m not going to lie, I’m not the biggest Tony Wroten fan. He reminds me a lot of former WSU point guard Marcus Moore, except Wroten is the better athlete. I think the only way he stays in the league is if he makes better decisions with the ball. Then again he is talented and I could be eating my words in a few years.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 12:28pm #689052

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I’m not going to lie, I’m not the biggest Tony Wroten fan. He reminds me a lot of former WSU point guard Marcus Moore, except Wroten is the better athlete. I think the only way he stays in the league is if he makes better decisions with the ball. Then again he is talented and I could be eating my words in a few years.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 1:55pm #689123

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Wroten JR will be a beast in the NBA
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 1:55pm #689126

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Wroten JR will be a beast in the NBA
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 6:07pm #689252

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The moment of truth is nearly upon us….
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 6:07pm #689257

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The moment of truth is nearly upon us….
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 6:17pm #689264

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If Tony Wroten really slips that far on draft night, who ever picks him is going to be doing cart-wheels and back flips. This guys a stud.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 6:17pm #689269

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If Tony Wroten really slips that far on draft night, who ever picks him is going to be doing cart-wheels and back flips. This guys a stud.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 6:19pm #689254

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wroten reminds me of tyreke evans
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Posted on: Wed, 06/27/2012 - 6:19pm #689259

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wroten reminds me of tyreke evans
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