Comments on: John Wall sounds like he knows he needs to have a big year

By: jwreck

jwreck — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:05:31 +0000

itsaonlyaspeedbump sounds like he has a semi-realistic handle on the situation. Rose is really the player that needs to be brought up at this juncture. Being constantly smothered in media cycles gives us all short memories, and we all tend to forget that just a couple of years ago Derrick Rose was the hyperathletic point guard who had not lived up to the hype during his first two year in the NBA. There were articles nearly identical to this one written about him, followed by people saying things like “There is literally not one part of his past that indicates he’s a winner.”

But the came his third year in the NBA, and everything changed. This will be the make or break year for John Wall, as it seems to be for all point guards. While they may have posted better numbers then Wall, if you look at the stats of Deron Williams, Chris Paul, and Rajon Rondo, there is a noticeable shift between their numbers in years one and two and year three. (I may be totally off base on this, but I believe this was Lin’s third year as a pro too) For whatever reason, three seems to be the magical make or break year for point guards. The Wizards may not make the playoffs this year and they may not make the playoffs next year, but this year should tell us whether or not John Wall is the player who will take them there eventually.

By: rtfinch

rtfinch — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:14:57 +0000

i apologize that wasnt english… its going to be his team to lead on the court******

By: rtfinch

rtfinch — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:14:25 +0000

It’s going to be his on the court play that leads the team, it’ll be nene, okafor, and travor ariza that lead this team in the locker room and at practice.

By: sasquash20

sasquash20 — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:40:07 +0000

I understand why some people soured on Cousins but he should have been the number 1 pick. Yes he has some maturity issues but he clearly has the most talent in that years draft class. Wall will be ok but won’t ever be anything close to great. Turner is a 3 playing the 2 or even sometimes the 1. D.Favors will be a good baller once he gets more minutes. None of these guys is anywhere near Cousins(maybe Favors will be in time). Lesson here is you take the most talented player and hope he matures. Clearly that was Cousins.

By: zblott

zblott — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:34:49 +0000

So I still see no reasons listed to believe John Wall will be a success. And Kevin Love did indeed go to the Final Four, so your one example is actually completely wrong. Good job proving my points for me.

By: itsonlyaspeedbump

itsonlyaspeedbump — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:38:02 +0000

This sounds like blasphemy to Bulls fans, but he is similar D.Rose. Both are strong, explosive players at their best in the open floor, driving to the basket to dish out or finish themselves. The big difference is the mental thing they bring to the game. In Rose’s MVP season he was at best an average jump-shooter; at times quite bad. But he attacked instead of settling for jumpers. And he didn’t turn the ball over nearly as much.

Wall needs to cut down on the turnovers and either greatly improve his jumper or shoot less. They’re putting a decent cast around him in D.C. He’ll be fine.

By: aldavis4president

aldavis4president — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:15:55 +0000

@zblott – uhmm..I didn’t know winning in high school and college meant success in the NBA. Kevin love russle Westbrook Darren Collison and Luc Mbah a Moute didn’t even make it out of the 2nd round while playing together. And I think we all agree klove Russ and collison r better then wall cousins and Bledsoe. Even though I think klove iz overrated. John wall will come around and be an all-star just watch. McGee blatche and young were all divas who didn’t care.

By: zblott

zblott — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:55:47 +0000

If those of you giving the comment “thumbs down” could explain what part of John Wall’s past leads you to believe he can turn a team without elite level talent into a contender, I’d love to hear it.

By: zblott

zblott — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:51:40 +0000

If he couldn’t win a state title during his 5 years in high school or guide the only college team in history with 5 first rounders on it into the Final Four because West Virginia with their starting PG hurt on the bench was in their way (boy UK won quick once he was gone, though), how is Wall going to lead a team with less than stellar talent into contention? There is literally not one part of his past that indicates he’s a winner.

http://www.behindthebasket.com/btb/2010/10/19/can-john-wall-follow-the-brandon-jennings-rookie-arc.html

By: cowboysallday

cowboysallday — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:52:01 +0000

Do work John!

By: poohman1975

poohman1975 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:30:01 +0000

I don’t like you John Wall. You’re a no talent ass clown getting ok numbers on a bad team. You were hyped too much by Calipari and Kentucky which had lot of other talent.