https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/sports/nba-top-100-players-2018/?utm_term=.d8ed9e9574de

GustavBahler wrote:DSJ on the list and Frank isnt. I'll say it for you "Case Closed!"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/sports/nba-top-100-players-2018/?utm_term=.d8ed9e9574de

The list measured talent, not overall play. That's why Embiid is already in the top 10.

GustavBahler wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:DSJ on the list and Frank isnt. I'll say it for you "Case Closed!"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/sports/nba-top-100-players-2018/?utm_term=.d8ed9e9574de

The list measured talent, not overall play. That's why Embiid is already in the top 10.

The writer used the arrow thingies for that, sheesh.

This is a little off topic, but Klay Thompson is very underrated...I would take Thompson over Jimmy Butler in a heartbeat.

Uptown wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:DSJ on the list and Frank isnt. I'll say it for you "Case Closed!"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/sports/nba-top-100-players-2018/?utm_term=.d8ed9e9574de

The list measured talent, not overall play. That's why Embiid is already in the top 10.

The writer used the arrow thingies for that, sheesh.

This is a little off topic, but Klay Thompson is very underrated...I would take Thompson over Jimmy Butler in a heartbeat.

Agree, on personality alone. Would take Thompson over Butler in free agency, if both were available.

BigDaddyG wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

Uptown wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:DSJ on the list and Frank isnt. I'll say it for you "Case Closed!"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/sports/nba-top-100-players-2018/?utm_term=.d8ed9e9574de

The list measured talent, not overall play. That's why Embiid is already in the top 10.

The writer used the arrow thingies for that, sheesh.

This is a little off topic, but Klay Thompson is very underrated...I would take Thompson over Jimmy Butler in a heartbeat.

Agree, on personality alone. Would take Thompson over Butler in free agency, if both were available.

It's close enough for me that I'd be happy matter which side the coin landed. This article had Steph over Giannis...SMH. I might consider filing charges for that one lol I'd also put Donovan Mitchell over Jrue Holiday, if they're eating raw talent like the article says. I think ESPN does a better job with their list. I also have some problems with their ranking, BTW.

Butler is a real wildcard. One can appreciate his passion, and willingness to push his teammates, and still want to pass on him, because he doesnt seem to have an off switch.

Butler is pushing 30, looking to get paid. Showing up your long time coach, and his hand picked GM doesnt help you get there.

Somebody out there has to feel good about maxing Butler out, (or somewhere in the vicinity) to make the call. Is someone ready to do that? We'll see.

Giannis probably has to go deep in the playoffs to move up some of these rankings. Right now Id definitely take Giannis over Curry.

fishmike wrote:Frank... starting with Burke, THJ, Lance and Enes.

I called it and it gives me more hope for Fizdale. Now we will see how good Enes/Burke/THj are. With Lance and Frank in the SL you have two excellent 3&D guys who can guard many spots.

I think this is great. Lets see Frank step up and prove coach right.

Can't wait, I wanted Frank and Burke to start looked like will get to see how that fares against real NBA competition before teams enter tank mode etc.

fishmike wrote:Frank... starting with Burke, THJ, Lance and Enes.

I called it and it gives me more hope for Fizdale. Now we will see how good Enes/Burke/THj are. With Lance and Frank in the SL you have two excellent 3&D guys who can guard many spots.

I think this is great. Lets see Frank step up and prove coach right.

Jmpasq wrote:My prediction. Everyone tells me how important Frank is to winning basketball while the team wins 35 games every year.
I find it funny the same posters who argued with me when I said Frank wasn't a PG are the same ones now saying its positionless basketball and its not a big deal he isn't the primary ball handler. I said he was a backup wing and when/if we ever get talents thats what he will be, He is a nice role player but there were better options

The comparison Fix used for Frank was Livingston, who plays point guard as well as other positions. It's too early to say what Frank is, but the fact that coach feels he can plug him in anywhere is a positive. Yes, we missed out on Mitchell. But I still don't see these better boptione we should've drafted, especially just a season removed from the draft.

Juliano wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:My prediction. Everyone tells me how important Frank is to winning basketball while the team wins 35 games every year.
I find it funny the same posters who argued with me when I said Frank wasn't a PG are the same ones now saying its positionless basketball and its not a big deal he isn't the primary ball handler. I said he was a backup wing and when/if we ever get talents thats what he will be, He is a nice role player but there were better options

Most posters believe it is still too early to stick a label on him. Yes he was drafted as a PG and up until now there are aspects of the position for which he hasn't yet shown to be up to NBA level (scoring and penetration mostly) but playing other positions doesn't mean he won't switch back to PG at some point (pun not intended). Getting closer to the paint may help him being better accustomed to using his body to absorb contact, how to draw fouls, etc, and make him less averse to attack the rim if/when he's played as a PG again.

Obviously Mitchell was a huge miss, but 12 teams missed on him - well, 11 as Tatum looks like he's going to be a star for Boston. For DSJ the jury's still out. He's probably going to be a better career scorer than Frank and will draw more attention due to his style of play but wether he'll be more impactful overall remains to be seen.

A back up wing? Come on The kid is only 20 years old and is going to be a top defensive player this year in the nba. He also has great court vision and has in preseason gotten to the hoop. Frank has shown big offensive improvement already from last year.

Frank is definitely a starter in this league,and still has more potential then most of the players drafted in his draft. I predict Frank will make a few all star games, and be the top defensive player when he hits his prime.

DSJ? I think tier is a more comparable player to DSJ. DSJ is strictly a scorer who plays aweful defense .... I don’t even think DSJ is comparable to the elite defensive player like frank.

Juliano wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:My prediction. Everyone tells me how important Frank is to winning basketball while the team wins 35 games every year.
I find it funny the same posters who argued with me when I said Frank wasn't a PG are the same ones now saying its positionless basketball and its not a big deal he isn't the primary ball handler. I said he was a backup wing and when/if we ever get talents thats what he will be, He is a nice role player but there were better options

Most posters believe it is still too early to stick a label on him. Yes he was drafted as a PG and up until now there are aspects of the position for which he hasn't yet shown to be up to NBA level (scoring and penetration mostly) but playing other positions doesn't mean he won't switch back to PG at some point (pun not intended). Getting closer to the paint may help him being better accustomed to using his body to absorb contact, how to draw fouls, etc, and make him less averse to attack the rim if/when he's played as a PG again.

Obviously Mitchell was a huge miss, but 12 teams missed on him - well, 11 as Tatum looks like he's going to be a star for Boston. For DSJ the jury's still out. He's probably going to be a better career scorer than Frank and will draw more attention due to his style of play but wether he'll be more impactful overall remains to be seen.

I find it funny when guys place broad sweeping predictions and conclusions on 19 year old players who have never even listed weights. Frank has everything to prove. He's got a believer in Fizdale. That can be incredibly empowering for a young player. Lets see. We are prolly gonna win another 30ish games. So what. We will see