Andrew Wiggins has been outstanding so far this year. Still only 21 years old. Averaging 24 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists with 45%/57%/73% shooting... that's before tonight where he went off for 47 points. Living up to the hype.
Meanwhile... Jabari Parker, who many folks here told me was not worth trading the Brooklyn pick for just a handful of months ago, is averaging 19.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2 assists with 47%/35%/87% shooting... and is also only 21.
Oh, and Joel Embiid, in case you missed it, looks like a true future superstar so far.
So much for the 2014 draft being "overrated". The top 3 looks epic. Those were the 3 guys pegged as potential superstars. Still only kids... showing signs of it.
After the top 3, others in that draft are showing progress as well.
Exum is still coming back from his injury, but averaging 6.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists with 43%/36%/86% shooting in limited minutes... perhaps he's the one most likely to bust? But he's still only 21.
Aaron Gordon continues to show improvement. Averaging 11 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1 block.
Smart's been a disappointment, but #7 pick Julius Randle has been carrying the Lakers to a surprising 6-5 record so far and looks like a future all-star as well. Averaging 14 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block with 54% shooting. Living up to the Z-Bo comps.
Even oft-ridiculed #8 pick Nik Stauskas is showing some life. Double-digit scoring his last two games and his shooting percentages are 49%/39%/85% to start the season.
As you go deeper you'll find other gems such as Nukic, Saric, Capela, and LaVine.
Payton and McDermott are a couple stand-out role players.
The 2014 draft is looking underrated.
