Hoops

What's John Wall's ceiling?

His last three games have been on par with what my expectations of him are. He has really picked it up since Beal has been out.

The last 3 games, he is averaging 26.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 11 apg, 2.3 spg and 3 to's pg. He is shooting at 60% from the field and 80% from three (that is really unexpected).

Great to see him playing like this. I know his points will go down once Beal comes back, but I hope his other stats stay the same.

Yeah there aren't many that average that. I was just using those numbers because when I first saw him in the NBA I thought he had that sort of potential. He was quick and could get to the basket at will, and besides his turnovers, is a very good facilitator, so I thought the 10 assists was possible at the time.

I guess, what it comes down to is my expectations of him, which is unfair. But I really thought he could be that guy. Maybe he will be. IMO, if he gets a jumpshot, he WILL be that guy.

Nobody that I can think of currently, and only Chris Paul in recent memory (last 5 years).

Hey, I never said the "B" word.

I don't know about Wall's ceiling but he's certainly got his floors (sorry. couldn't resist)

But seriously, I think he is still capable of becoming the 20+ point, 10 assist player you mentioned.

Another thing he needs to add to his game is a change of pace. He always seems to be going at 100% speed wise as compared to the likes of the 20y.o. Kyrie Irving who has already learnt when to turn it up and when to hold back.

Yes, as I said earlier, they are better with him than without. 13-9 (7-2 in last nine) since his return. I'm more talking about whether he will be the superstar statistically, that we probably all thought he would be, or just a good, solid PG.

Early in his career, I thought he was gonna be a 22 point, 10 assist type player. IMO, the Wizards would be even better with him in the lineup if he could score some more at a decent %.

We all obviously think he is a good player, and makes a team better.

Maybe I should change the name in this topic to Roy Hibbert? He is the most disappointing player this season. It's just that I was watching the Wizards - Raptors game today, and Wall was on my mind.

Haven' you seen the record of the Wizards since John Wall came back into the lineup?

^ True. I'd even argue that maybe Kemba Walker at the Bobcats is ahead of him, and that team stinks.

No doubt they are better with him than without.

I acknowledge his injury as a factor. His turnovers have always been a problem though. Will he ever become a reliable shooter? It would certainly open up the game for him and his passing. He is only 22-23, so I guess he has time to work on that J.

Michael Olowakandi.
"Never Nervous" Pervis Ellison.
Sam Bowie.
Larue someone..can't think of his name...Marks perhaps..

Honourable mention Joe Smith (although he had a servicable career, not #1 worthy though).

^ Agree with that, but I can't help being a little disappointed in the guy. I really thought he would set the league alight.

All of those picks above were questionable from the get-go. Wall wasn't.