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    I don't get the impression that his injuries are fake or on the flip-side, chronic. I think he's just a fat-ass who, as a result, is injury-prone. Kawhi capitalized on a reputation as one of the top talents in the NBA and didn't have a "history" of injury, yet, when he left the Spurs. AD was regarded as one of the league's best players when he asked out of New Orleans. Zion has proven nothing so far. I'm not sure what he'd gain by bolting at this point. Maybe win or show something before you put on your prima donna hat. Other than ESPN-hype, Zion hasn't shown he's got any ability to carry a team anywhere. I'm not saying you're wrong, it's just a weird strategy at this point in his career if true.
    Yeah, I agree here. I don't know where Zion is trying to force himself to and it feels like he'd have to actually demonstrate value in order to leverage himself.

    Instead he's just a fat boi with knees that bow out like a toddler's. He got hurt at Duke, he got hurt after Duke, he's gonna keep getting hurt because of fat boi pressure on knees that keep moving outward. His whole leg system takes pressure it probably shouldn't.

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    Yes yes, Detroit and Houston yall don't want this trash pick!!!

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    Did we ever see David Robinson's feet tbh?

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    ed up looking feet that none of needed to see.

    Know who else has ed up looking feet that none of us need to see? Lebron (don't look it up, it's gross). And he's at worst the second greatest player of all time.

    So, confirmation that Wemby will be great.
    James harden has some pretty disgusting feet as well

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    I kind of agree with the video that it's pretty weak he didn't go play Euroleague and even decided to leave Asvel for a worse team, in comparison to Doncic who was the best player in Euroleague at that age. I'm still taking him #1 but would have been nice to see him playing against high end compe ion.

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    I kind of agree with the video that it's pretty weak he didn't go play Euroleague and even decided to leave Asvel for a worse team, in comparison to Doncic who was the best player in Euroleague at that age. I'm still taking him #1 but would have been nice to see him playing against high end compe ion.
    ASVEL wasn’t a good development Environment to prepare for the NBA. They were a better team in win now mode.

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    oh yeah. the media nEVER discusses injury concerns for wemby lmao. its in every article about him

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    ASVEL wasn’t a good development Environment to prepare for the NBA. They were a better team in win now mode.
    real madrid was a good team in win now mode and doncic thrived there

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    I kind of agree with the video that it's pretty weak he didn't go play Euroleague and even decided to leave Asvel for a worse team, in comparison to Doncic who was the best player in Euroleague at that age. I'm still taking him #1 but would have been nice to see him playing against high end compe ion.
    Wemby’s team is second in the French championship, he’s playing for a good team… They’re actually ahead of ASVEL. He just wanted to limit the number of played games for the season in order to prepare his body for the NBA, which is pretty wise.

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    real madrid was a good team in win now mode and doncic thrived there
    Doncic isn't 7'4" with spider feet. There are legitimate injury prevention and conditioning reasons to play for Metropolitans92. He's probably going to have to limit playing time in the NBA in terms of games or at least minutes in his first season.

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    real madrid was a good team in win now mode and doncic thrived there
    Can't compare. Madrid was garanteed a playoff spot with or without Doncic and it was easier to make room for him. ASVEL, on the other hand, is struggling in Euroleague with a coach (Tony's brother) who's desperatly seeking for accolades and validation. Tony was upset by Victor decision to leave, saying he would have played more in his second year, but I think being the focal point in Paris, even if the compe ion is of lower level, is a good way to prepare him for his future responsabilities.

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    I think the risk is there, but you have to take it if you are able. His ceiling is way above Scoot's.

    My only fear is he becomes the next Zion. Obviously Zion is a very different case (undersized and overweight and only knows how to play above the rim)....but when he was drafted so many people were like "He's just an athletic freak! He'll be the next LeBron" and instead he has only played in like 46% of possible games.
    There is a big difference there... Victor has great work ethic

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    I kind of agree with the video that it's pretty weak he didn't go play Euroleague and even decided to leave Asvel for a worse team, in comparison to Doncic who was the best player in Euroleague at that age. I'm still taking him #1 but would have been nice to see him playing against high end compe ion.
    There is a large consensus in France that Victor made the right choice to play for the Metropolitans.

    During his last season with ASVEL he had a lot of injuries, he wanted less games to focus on his health one year prior draft and be the centerpiece of a team. You add the fact he did not have a good relation with TJ Parker and he wanted to be closer to his family before moving to US, his decision makes a lot of sense.

    To top it of Metropolitans president is Boris... how can you say no to Boris ?



    Also the comparison with Luka is quite dumb imho, Luka does not have to deal with a freak body. Some will call Victor choices weak I call them smart.

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    I'm so scared of picking number one just for this guy to get hurt immediately.

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    I'm so scared of picking number one just for this guy to get hurt immediately.
    Scared money don’t make none. He’s the surest thing since LeBron, so you roll those dice.

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    Scared money don’t make none. He’s the surest thing since LeBron, so you roll those dice.
    I am scard aswell that he will be injury prone..... How sure are you that he will be tradeable within a few years if he sucks? Can we get anything out of him should he be injured all the time?

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    I'm so scared of picking number one just for this guy to get hurt immediately.
    can't be worse then greg oden . and wemby will be a ref protected prospect day one. the playoffs might get ugly. guys like zaza aren't around as much. but who knows what the spurs medical team is like post s bag

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    I am scard aswell that he will be injury prone..... How sure are you that he will be tradeable within a few years if he sucks? Can we get anything out of him should he be injured all the time?
    If he gets a serious injury we'll just be back in the tank mode. No guarantees man. It's just a no brainer pick.

    #2 - #5 though?

    That terrifies me if I'm a GM.

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    There is a large consensus in France that Victor made the right choice to play for the Metropolitans.

    During his last season with ASVEL he had a lot of injuries, he wanted less games to focus on his health one year prior draft and be the centerpiece of a team. You add the fact he did not have a good relation with TJ Parker and he wanted to be closer to his family before moving to US, his decision makes a lot of sense.

    To top it of Metropolitans president is Boris... how can you say no to Boris ?



    Also the comparison with Luka is quite dumb imho, Luka does not have to deal with a freak body. Some will call Victor choices weak I call them smart.
    Boris as in THE Boris Diaw? Dear old Bobo?

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    Boris as in THE Boris Diaw? Dear old Bobo?
    Yes the coffee machine in the lock room guy

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    Yes the coffee machine in the lock room guy
    Huh. Good for him! Who would’ve thought Bobo would do something like that, seeing as he’s such a carefree person. Still, I think he’s a good fit for it seeing as he was such a high bball IQ player.

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    Scared money don’t make none. He’s the surest thing since LeBron, so you roll those dice.
    Sure, he's the best since Lebron, if Lebron doesn't step on him like he did on Chet "ow my foot" Holmgren.

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    Sure, he's the best since Lebron, if Lebron doesn't step on him like he did on Chet "ow my foot" Holmgren.
    Did he even step on him? I thought they just bumped into each other on a fast break and Boom, Holmgren was done for the year.

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    Wemby made the right decision by doing what was best for his career long term: prioritizing his development over going to a better team to win now, which is exactly why I find ironic that people keep bringing up the Spurs should go all in the second he arrives to appease his compe ive nature, when he did the exact opposite of that for his career.
    The Spurs should not deviate from their own best interest to appease anybody, which is organic grow for one or two more of seasons and prioritizing development. That doesn't mean scraping the bottom of the barrel, you can still sign a couple interesting vets here and there while playing the youngsters and teaching, and searching for opportunities.

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    Did he even step on him? I thought they just bumped into each other on a fast break and Boom, Holmgren was done for the year.
    On video its a bit difficult to tell, step on foot or a big bump. What we do actually know, is that it caused Holmgren to miss a year of his career.

    Do you really think that Lebron who questions pretty much all fouls on him, even the truly obvious ones, would admit to stepping on a player half his weight and ruining his rookie season ?

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