Andrew Wiggins vs Giannis Antetokounmpo

[Milbuck]

Who ya got?

Right now, in the future, rather build around, etc.

[Cocaine80s]

Wiggins


Lavine over both though

[TrueBlue89]

Better question would be Jabari or Giannis

[SwishSquared]

Wiggins vs. Giannis:
Right now: Giannis
Future: Wiggins
Rather build around: Wiggins

I've been a big fan of Giannis but I think Wiggins can be the better offensive player of the two while eventually being similar on D (maybe better, but I'm really big on Giannis' defensive potential). Of course, it would help if Wiggins' back wasn't messed up and if he had better handles and a J. Nice post-game development, though. Both won't be #1 offensive options on a title team imo though. Luckily, Wolves look like they have their #1 player for the future in KAT. I'm hoping Jabari is 100% going forward. He can be a #1 offensive option in the vein of a Melo-type combo F scorer. Don't like his defensive future, though.

Jabari vs. Giannis
Now: Giannis
Future: Giannis
Rather build around: Giannis

[Dr Hawk]

Wiggins


Lavine over both though

[Milbuck]

Wiggins


Lavine over both though

Lavine f*cking sucks, dude. Want him to do well but he's just a really bad basketball player.

[Cocaine80s]

Lavine f*cking sucks, dude. Want him to do well but he's just a really bad basketball player.

Being a great basketball player isnt just being able to score or pass well. You also need to be a good dunker


Look at this:

[SwishSquared]

Being a great basketball player isnt just being able to score or pass well. You also need to be a good dunker


Look at this:

He's an awesome athlete but he doesn't score or pass well. You don't want to be known as a dunker if you want to be a contributor on a contending team.

Might be the Gerald Green of his draft.

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[buddha]

Giannis.

Wiggins sucks.

Giannis has Kawhi potential.

[Milbuck]

I've been a big fan of Giannis but I think Wiggins can be the better offensive player of the two while eventually being similar on D (maybe better, but I'm really big on Giannis' defensive potential). Of course, it would help if Wiggins' back wasn't messed up and if he had better handles and a J. Nice post-game development, though. Both won't be #1 offensive options on a title team imo though. Luckily, Wolves look like they have their #1 player for the future in KAT. I'm hoping Jabari is 100% going forward. He can be a #1 offensive option in the vein of a Melo-type combo F scorer. Don't like his defensive future, though.

I think talent-wise they're neck and neck. The difference to me is that Giannis is constantly out for blood and plays 100% intensity every second he's on the floor, on both ends. Wiggins looks complacent as hell half the time he's on the floor and needs to constantly be pushed and prodded into using his talent to dominate. KAT was the perfect complement to Wiggins because he does not shut up (in a good way), plays with a purpose all the time and should be the energizer on that team going forward.

Also, I actually think Giannis' potential offensively is right there with him. He's a better ball handler, not as explosive vertically but is imo a more fluid athlete who uses his body control and agility more effectively going to and around the basket. Wiggins is a streakier shooter but Giannis' mechanics are terrific and he's developing into a pretty good shooter. They both have a natural feel for the post, Wiggins more as a wing and Giannis more as a PF. Giannis is a much more naturally gifted passer imo.

[TheImmortal]

LORD WIGGINS HEATING UP!! Making Bulter look like his butler..

[Real14]

Wiggins

[SwishSquared]

I think talent-wise they're neck and neck. The difference to me is that Giannis is constantly out for blood and plays 100% intensity every second he's on the floor, on both ends. Wiggins looks complacent as hell half the time he's on the floor and needs to constantly be pushed and prodded into using his talent to dominate. KAT was the perfect complement to Wiggins because he does not shut up (in a good way), plays with a purpose all the time and should be the energizer on that team going forward.

Also, I actually think Giannis' potential offensively is right there with him. He's a better ball handler, not as explosive vertically but is imo a more fluid athlete who uses his body control and agility more effectively going to and around the basket. Wiggins is a streakier shooter but Giannis' mechanics are terrific and he's developing into a pretty good shooter. They both have a natural feel for the post, Wiggins more as a wing and Giannis more as a PF. Giannis is a much more naturally gifted passer imo.

That's the biggest difference between the two for me. Both obviously have great athletic and physical talents. Giannis pushes himself more each game and gets hyped up a lot easier (in a good way). Wiggins has floated in/out of games since college. I think KG will be good to push him in that direction. Not 100% he'll get that mentality.

I think you're right that Giannis is more of a big and Wiggins is more of a wing- that won't change going forward. I'm not sure if Giannis is a more fluid athlete (I've admittedly watched more Giannis than Wiggins) but he does have a better understanding of how to use his physical advantage against defenses than Wiggins does.

I haven't watched the Bucks for more than a few mins this year, so I have no clue how his shot mechanics are. It's great if he's figuring it out- adding a 3 ball would make him a really, really lethal offensively imo. Pump fake from the wing and with 1 dribble to be at the rim is pretty ridiculous to stop. Giannis does back guys down pretty well. I didn't think Wiggins would have that in his arsenal until later on, but he developed the basics pretty darn quick.

No question who has the better handle or passing ability. I don't think Wiggins will really ever excel at creating for others. I think he might be a more consistent outside shooter at his peak, though.

Wolves need another top 3 pick imo. Need to get Simmons or Ingram on this team to complete the 1-2 punch on offense with Towns. Having Wiggins as your third option is an insane core for the future though haha.

[Legends66NBA7]

Bruno Caboclo.

;-)

[CurryOverLebron]

Giannis