Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

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1m4tr
EmeraldCityIllini said:
You did with the Magic City giveaway... until it was ripped away!

(I bought my hoodie on eBay Sunday morning)
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One of my British coworkers was in town years ago and went to Magic City and he had the absolute best time. Boy did they love his accent. He speaks very very fondly of that establishment.
 
#252      
Mobi
Emerson Bigguns said:
Proof that NBA scouting still has a lot of holes in it. It's hard to account for a kid who has his head screwed on straight and loves the work.

Our coaching staff is clearly equipping these guys with the tools for long-term success.
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Ayo is a player who always proves his doubters wrong. To be fair, not everyone is like him.
 
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AirNeazy
Homecoming 2019 said:
Can't wait to see the massive bag this man receives and deserves.
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Was thinking back in December he'd get around 3 yr - 55 mln type deal.

With the way hes playing and shooting the ball, I'd say now he's pretty comfortably in the 3 yr 80 mln/ 4 yr 100 mln type range.

Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Remember all of this started with Ayo!
 
#256      
ChiefGritty
AirNeazy said:
Was thinking back in December he'd get around 3 yr - 55 mln type deal.

With the way hes playing and shooting the ball, I'd say now he's pretty comfortably in the 3 yr 80 mln/ 4 yr 100 mln type range.

Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Remember all of this started with Ayo!
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His market could be pretty volatile and it also depends on how good of a team he wants to be on. Minnesota lacks the cap flexibility to give him what the market would bear elsewhere.

I want him to get the bag, personally.
 
#257      
AirNeazy
ChiefGritty said:
His market could be pretty volatile and it also depends on how good of a team he wants to be on. Minnesota lacks the cap flexibility to give him what the market would bear elsewhere.

I want him to get the bag, personally.
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For sure, I'm assuming with the glut of serviceable players Minnesota has that if he wants his absolute maximum contract value he'd have to leave for a different team.
 
#258      
Epsilon
Emerson Bigguns said:
I tend to agree. Wagler's super-power is really his poise and decision making. (along with being a legit 3-point sniper) The speed and athleticism concerns are legitimate, but he uses his body really effectively to wall off defenders. As he gets stronger, he will continue to improve his ability to finish at the rim and defend. At minimum he will carve out a role as a facilitator and floor spacer, but if everything comes together, he could be a star. I wouldn't ever bet against him...

Will's length and athletic profile can't be taught. The game seems to be slowing down for him, he is a threat at all 3 levels, and his off-the dribble bag is special. The sky is the limit.
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Will’s footwork, cutting and decision-making are only getting better too. That was a great highlight reel.
 
#261      
Chad Fleck
Dbell1981 said:
Will looking really good. However, the amount of carrying that is allowed these days is insane! 0:21 is a prime example and a few other plays to go along with it. NBA allows WAY too much slop these days IMO
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That's all I could see when watching that clip as well.

I call that garbage at the high school level.
 
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