Is Andrew Wiggins the second worst #1 overall pick ever?

[Bodhi]

He's not quite as bad as Bennett as a rookie, but he's close

Wiggins
PER: 8.6
TS%: .46
Winshares: -0.7

Bennett
PER: 6.9
TS%: .425
Winshares: -0.028

[BurningHammer]

They both got dumped on a tundra that is Minnesota Timberwolves. You still have to wait and see for at least 3 years to judge.

[Done_And_Done]

Not even close.

It's still farrrrrr to early to make such a bold statement.

[ProfessorMurder]

I always base plauer values off of those three stats. Thanks for agreeing OP.

[Bodhi]

Not even close.

It's still farrrrrr to early to make such a bold statement.

How is it not close?

So far Wiggins stats have been worse than any #1 overall pick in their rookie year other than Bennett

[Smook A.]

19 years old
20 pro games played

Averaging 12 ppg/3.6 rpg/1.3 apg/1.1 on 46% TS, and according to you he's already a bust

[Genaro]

He's way better than Kwame as a rookie so he isn't the second worst.

[navy]

NBA players are so raw these days that he needs at least 3-4 years before we make any judgements.

[Done_And_Done]

19 years old
20 pro games played

Averaging 12 ppg/3.6 rpg/1.3 apg/1.1 on 46% TS, and according to you he's already a bust

This.

Smook basically responded for me. I needn't say more...

[IncarceratedBob]

He just doesnt have the physical attributes required to be a real NBA player

[Real14]

How old are you man?

[magmo68]

Really...is this the only attention getting post you could come up with?

[FireDavidKahn]

They both got dumped on a tundra that is Minnesota Timberwolves. You still have to wait and see for at least 3 years to judge.

Bennet's been really decent so far this year. He shouldn't be mocked anymore based on last season.

[FireDavidKahn]

As for Wiggins, he has upper tier athleticism and is a decent defender already. He also has a great step back jumper already as a rookie. After a few more years it will be one of the best moves in the NBA.

Obviously he isn't a finished project and everyone knew he was more raw than Embiid and Parker, and shouldn't be shocked that he isn't as effective as Parker. He still has problems being passive but his #1 issue is his handling. He can't do anything with it right now. It kills his game since he is essentially relegated to straight line drivers or having to take a step back jumper (which is ironically his strength). Because he can't handle the ball he can't assist since he basically cannot move with the ball.

Everything stems from ballhandling. If/when he can figure that out he will be an all star or even more.

All that people should expect from Wiggins right now in his rookie season is showing flashes of what he can do. Learning how to dribble and handle the ball better will be emphasized in the offseason.

[fpliii]