Andrew Wiggins?

PatsGuy5000

Number 1 pick out of college, 44 inch vertical leap, and unlimited potential. 0 points last night. Is this guy’s head in the game?

JoeBanzai

I only casually follow the Timberwolves. This guy was supposed to be a scoring machine. A year ago Wolves ownership said it was hesitant to offer him a "max" contract unless he was going to commit himself to playing some defense. Well, many people screamed that we had to give him the money because of his potential.

Time and time again, I hear the sports talk station comment on his lack of interest in being involved in the game he is so highly paid to play.

Jimmy Butler (yes, a prima donna but one who plays HARD) wanted out of the Wolves organization, supposedly because of the lazy players here, and the fact there wasn't much being done about it.

Coinstartled

Maybe if these guys would quit looking at the ground during the anthem, their games would improve.

bronco2078

@Coinstartled said:
Maybe if these guys would quit looking at the ground during the anthem, their games would improve.

Sure lets hire people to play on pro teams based purely on their anthem appreciation skillz .

Coinstartled

....none would have done worse than Wiggins last night.

PatsGuy5000

Seems to be progressing some after Butler was traded (looking at box scores), anyone following enough to see if he is starting to live up to his potential?

JoeBanzai

Don't hold your breath.

It's been 4 1/2 years in the pros, just when is he going to "get it"?

PatsGuy5000

@JoeBanzai said:
Don't hold your breath.

It's been 4 1/2 years in the pros, just when is he going to "get it"?

Agree, he was suppose to a superstar by now. When I watch him he just seem to have the drive/desire that other players do.

JoeBanzai

I was hoping Butler would be a mentor to the young guys. OOPS!

Darin

Wiggins a KU one and done. The sky was supposed to be the limit for him.
Don't follow the pros very much but not surprised to read the comments that he doesn't seem
as motivated as the great players in the league.

erikthredd

@JoeBanzai said:
I was hoping Butler would be a mentor to the young guys. OOPS!

Don't count out Derrick Rose instead of Butler,he's having one helluva comeback year and is a former MVP. He's also not a huge doosh like Butler is.

JoeBanzai

Mr. Rose sounds like my kind of player.

erikthredd

As a mentor he brings more to the table than Butler ever could imo. He's been at the top of the league holding an MVP trophy while leading his Bulls to the ECF and he's been at the bottom of the league dealing with some major injuries while also playing for four teams over the past four seasons. Its good to see him finally back on his feet healthwise.

JoeBanzai

This is a great pick up for the wolves.

PatsGuy5000

Wolves have a solid young base with Rose, Towns appears to be heading toward stardom. Tough to make playoffs in the deep West Conference.