Tuesday, July 27, 2010

John Wall in DC


Once the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery on June 24th, It was almost certain John Wall would be taken as the top overall pick in the upcoming draft. John Wall was considered to be one of the best players out of college. Wall lead his Kentucky Wildcat team to a deep NCAA tournament run, but ultimately loosing to the West Virginia Mountaineers. Wall average 16 points, 6 assist and around 2 steals a game per game in his lone season in Kentucky. Wall drew comparasions to NBA star guards, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose and Chris Paul. Wall has the hands and defensive skills to be a great guard defender like Rondo. He has the driving ability, strength to finish at the basket and create shots for himself and others like Rose. Wall has the ability to have the same leadership skills and game changing ability as Chris Paul did back in New Orleans when he was a rookie. Wall has the capability of becoming a superstar guard in the league on day, but can he do it in the nation's capital? I think so. Lets look at some key Wizards players. Gilbert Arenas is coming back, hes not getting traded. They stole Kirk Hinrich (Bulls traded him to clear cap for LeBron; No Lebron fail) from the Bulls. He can play either the one or two spot well. Nick Young is a good scorer for the Wizards, who i believe should start a couple games at the three. He can shoot the three, can jump out the gym and is a solid defender. Big man Javale McGee is becoming a force (watch some summer league games) and Andrey Blatche took control of the offense after the mid season trades. I believe Wall can help out every one of these players games. Wall and Arenas would be a dangerous backcourt and with the defense more focus on Wall it can create more scoring chances for Arenas. Imagine this; Wall steals the ball two on one fast break (him and Young) Young pulls up for the three or Wall dishes it off for a monster dunk. Wall and McGee can be Nash and Amare 2.0, they both showed signs that they can be really dangerous this season. I think Wall would win the NBA rookie of the year award and average around 18 points, 6 assist and 2 steals a game..the future looks bright in DC

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