The talent is there. I think the question is everything else, and I think the Jazz are as good a bet at addressing the "everything else" as any situation in the league.
I think there is a small chance that Wiggins could fufill his potential, but Im not counting on it.
My problem with his game, and the problem I still have with his game is that his handles are aren't great. What separates 3D average wings and guards from superstars, imo, is the ability to put the ball on the floor and control that thing likes its on a string. You've got to be able to move your defender whenever you want. Split defenders. Break down defenses. Put pressure on defenses. Force switches, etc..All that stuff that having a great handle does. It really is the biggest difference between the stars and non stars. In Wiggins I see a guy with very rudimentary handles. Maybe he can get better at it, but I doubt it. You can jump high and shoot great all you want, but you get stuck at a certain level if you dont improve the handles. People think its his lack of aggression. Its not really. Its that he doesnt have the skill to look agressive. Having great handles makes you look agressive.
He also doesnt collect a lot of rebounds, blocks, steals, or assists. Lacking assists can also be another sign of not having great handles.
So what would we be getting? A glorified shooter and dunker? Just sign a Gerald Green type instead right?
On a similar topic, its why I have always loved Jabari. Dude can put the ball on the floor a lot better than Wiggins. I saw that a long time ago. I have very old threads pointing this out. But nobody wanted to hear it.
Jabari's knee scares the hell out of me, but Id way rather take a chance on him. There is way more potential there.
