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John Wall set to make return in the coming weeks

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by SK34, Jan 7, 2013.

  1. SK34

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  2. RedRedemption

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    John Wall is a stat-sheet stuffer. That's about it.
     
  3. CDrex

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    Well, I hope he at least saves my fantasy season. I was dumb enough to draft him AND Derrick Rose under the assumption that Wall would be back by Thanksgiving as originally reported.
     
  4. lalala902102001

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    This is the year Wall shows whether he can step into the upper echelon of players or just be the best player on the worst team in the league.
     
  5. krnxsnoopy

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    This is the year Wall can show he is on Durants level.
     
  6. BeeBeard

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    Rose is the perfect stash though. He'll be hitting his stride right as the fantasy playoffs start, and probably will be helping the Bulls vie for playoff position. I've been stashing Rose since the start of the season, yet crushing other teams in my leagues. They have hurt feelings at this point. I sense a collective groan with every news report that Rose is "right on schedule" and "feeling optimistic about his return." ;)
     
  7. Mr. Clutch

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    If he develops an outside shot, he'll be crazy good.
     
  8. BeeBeard

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    Supposedly, Wall has been working hard to change his shooting motion to something with a higher arc and more consistency.

    Of course, I think Wizards fans were told that two years ago, too. I wouldn't expect much from him at this point.
     
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    I'd say Wall gets a pass for any lack of progression over the past 2 seasons due to the incompetency and revolving door (both coaches and players) that has been swirling around him in that shipwreck of an organization.

    Of course, you have to wonder at what point his circumstances have permanently damaged his career.

    Having watched him closely, this is the kind've guy who turns into an all-star starter if he's placed in a good situation and developed correctly.
     
  10. FLASH21

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    Same here... I'm holding up though, 4-6 with just recently a loss by 3 freakin points!

    The trade that I pulled off for LeBron sure will help a ton, that's for sure.
     
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    I can't imagine the Wizards getting any worse with his return
     
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    The question is whether he will be able to elevate the play of those around him once he comes back and whether he will be able to control his turnovers.
     
  13. lionaire

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    Anxious to see what a Wall-Beal backcourt can do on the court together.
     
  14. cheke64

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    For sure they will suck more now.
     
  15. Dreamin

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    They will definitely be better, but not by much.
     
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    [​IMG]

    Looks like he has a lot of work ahead of him as far as getting in shape goes.
     
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  17. RedRedemption

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    Jeremy Lin changed his shooting form and he got worse.
     
  18. RedRedemption

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    There is no way that is John Wall...
    Wow.
     
  19. Hippieloser

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    Dude is a wall now.
     
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    that blows my mind, haha. I can't imagine a player going from in the running for most athletic to being chubby
     

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