I think it’s way to early to definitively say. Maybe? Cunningham was hurt most of last year and Henderson has yet to play a minute in the NBA.
As for Barnes, I felt underwhelmed by his second season with the team. But I also felt underwhelmed by the Raptor’s performance in general last year. I hope Darko can unlock something in him or at least get him looking more like he did in his rookie year. I think a consistent role for Scottie would go a long way for him.
jyh123
b/r is always reliable with the legit in-depth analysis. /s
CocoonMaN
Almost certainly
Barnicus53
Scoot is a toss up since he hasn’t played one game in the league, but I don’t see anything wrong with this list. Cade will be carrying Detroit so he just needs to stay healthy.
drewtheblueduck
I still would not be surprised if Wemby ends up being a bust either. Picking 2 guys who haven’t played a regular season NBA game to be top 10 in 5 years is wild.
Cade has potential if he can stay healthy
slicksonslick
Probably yes, guy can do everything you need from a dominant point guard. Can’t shoot super well yet but he has range and it will come.
luchaburz
Unsure about Scoot. Cade probably will be
siricall911
Wemby gonna be a bust in 5 yrs so this list is a joke already
SpicyP43905
Probably.
GtotheE
I don’t think it’s crazy – it’s easy to see how Cade could be better, because (to my eyes), his jumper looks really good, even though he’s shooting around the same percentage as Scottie. I’d be surprised if Cade doesn’t become a 40% three point shooter over the next couple seasons.
Scoot is a tougher one to speculate on. He’s obviously an athletic freak, but he’s still got a lot to prove at an NBA level. There’s no way I’d pick him to be better than Booker in five years based on what we know now.
nin_culus
Im higher on scoot than cade, cadr never impressed me
Sensitive_Potato5128
Probably
Plantedballer
Nope
LukeyMagukey
Forgetting the fact that there are future nba players past 2023 draft
iversonAI
I think if they play better they could definitely be better players. Alternatively i could see Scottie playing better and being the better player as well
godofhammers3000
I mean personally at the moment I’d rather have Cade than Scottie. This sub would go nuts at this take probably but give me the guy who can dribble and has a nicer looking stroke
Jury is out on Scoot but as a prospect he is much more impressive
I hope Scottie proves them wrong but I’m not surprised
ESPN is also going to be biased against the Raptors etc and they make these lists trying to incite reactions
NervousAd3202
God I hope so. It would be awesome having a young star who becomes a top 10 talent in the NBA.
MrPangus
Franz Wagner is better rn
TayOs1998
Most likely
TheKingofWakanda
No way should Tatum be ahead of Giannis
JTMilleriswortha1st
I could totally see those 2 being better than Barnes. I’d honestly rather have Cade than Scottie right now
Midnightmarauder7
Nvm Scottie, how is Haliburton not on this list!?
mxgicjohnson
Cade is a jumpshot away from being a breakout player
Scottie, is some handles away from breaking out. I think he can still be very effective without an excellent 3P jumpshot.
Scoot hasn’t played yet.
Whoever can defeat their weakness first while be the better player, but I think they are equal now.
Fuckyafakenews
Bleacher reporters = Monkey with pen up the ass
GeriatricSFX
When it comes from B/R it does not mater what they say positiove or negative. It’s constructed for clicks not for validity.
fredvancleef
It’s not crazy to say. Their skill sets and position are more applicable to individual success
idkytm7419
Thats up to scottie barnes to start takin shit serious , ball is in his court
whiiskio
Cade is already better and more impactful than Scottie lol, at least offensively. If the Pistons can keep developing I see him becoming the best player from that draft easily. Might never be a defensive ace but could be a dominant 3-level wing scorer you can run a team’s offense through like Luka/Tatum/Booker.
Scoot if Dame is traded will have a pathway to big minutes as a rookie which should help him develop as well. His impact will depend on a lot more on context surrounding him however since the Blazers are so in flux, and he’s sharing the ball with Simons and Sharpe, two young guys who will also demand touches.
Barnes needs to prove a lot this upcoming season, 3rd year is when a lot of All-Stars take that leap and prove they are worthy of that title. He needs to improve all aspects of his game in order to get there, because right now he’s simply a starter-quality player. With FVV no longer the lead ball-handler and Siakam’s future in question with the team, this is his year to take control and assert himself.
MugsyBogues1
Where’s Lebron on this list
TheOnlyOneWhoKnows
Cade is already better. He was just injured.
Swarmoro
I thought Cade Cunningham was a 6’8 point guard. How did he shrink 3 inches? That yr he was a no doubt #1 pick. Now Barnes is a 6’9 point guard. What?
regohcide
These lists are usually dominated by players who can average 25+ a game. And all these players are ahead of Scottie in that.
Victor is already more of a “star” than Scottie sadly.
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Yes
I think it’s way to early to definitively say. Maybe? Cunningham was hurt most of last year and Henderson has yet to play a minute in the NBA.
As for Barnes, I felt underwhelmed by his second season with the team. But I also felt underwhelmed by the Raptor’s performance in general last year. I hope Darko can unlock something in him or at least get him looking more like he did in his rookie year. I think a consistent role for Scottie would go a long way for him.
b/r is always reliable with the legit in-depth analysis. /s
Almost certainly
Scoot is a toss up since he hasn’t played one game in the league, but I don’t see anything wrong with this list. Cade will be carrying Detroit so he just needs to stay healthy.
I still would not be surprised if Wemby ends up being a bust either. Picking 2 guys who haven’t played a regular season NBA game to be top 10 in 5 years is wild.
Cade has potential if he can stay healthy
Probably yes, guy can do everything you need from a dominant point guard. Can’t shoot super well yet but he has range and it will come.
Unsure about Scoot. Cade probably will be
Wemby gonna be a bust in 5 yrs so this list is a joke already
Probably.
I don’t think it’s crazy – it’s easy to see how Cade could be better, because (to my eyes), his jumper looks really good, even though he’s shooting around the same percentage as Scottie. I’d be surprised if Cade doesn’t become a 40% three point shooter over the next couple seasons.
Scoot is a tougher one to speculate on. He’s obviously an athletic freak, but he’s still got a lot to prove at an NBA level. There’s no way I’d pick him to be better than Booker in five years based on what we know now.
Im higher on scoot than cade, cadr never impressed me
Probably
Nope
Forgetting the fact that there are future nba players past 2023 draft
I think if they play better they could definitely be better players. Alternatively i could see Scottie playing better and being the better player as well
I mean personally at the moment I’d rather have Cade than Scottie. This sub would go nuts at this take probably but give me the guy who can dribble and has a nicer looking stroke
Jury is out on Scoot but as a prospect he is much more impressive
I hope Scottie proves them wrong but I’m not surprised
ESPN is also going to be biased against the Raptors etc and they make these lists trying to incite reactions
God I hope so. It would be awesome having a young star who becomes a top 10 talent in the NBA.
Franz Wagner is better rn
Most likely
No way should Tatum be ahead of Giannis
I could totally see those 2 being better than Barnes. I’d honestly rather have Cade than Scottie right now
Nvm Scottie, how is Haliburton not on this list!?
Cade is a jumpshot away from being a breakout player
Scottie, is some handles away from breaking out. I think he can still be very effective without an excellent 3P jumpshot.
Scoot hasn’t played yet.
Whoever can defeat their weakness first while be the better player, but I think they are equal now.
Bleacher reporters = Monkey with pen up the ass
When it comes from B/R it does not mater what they say positiove or negative. It’s constructed for clicks not for validity.
It’s not crazy to say. Their skill sets and position are more applicable to individual success
Thats up to scottie barnes to start takin shit serious , ball is in his court
Cade is already better and more impactful than Scottie lol, at least offensively. If the Pistons can keep developing I see him becoming the best player from that draft easily. Might never be a defensive ace but could be a dominant 3-level wing scorer you can run a team’s offense through like Luka/Tatum/Booker.
Scoot if Dame is traded will have a pathway to big minutes as a rookie which should help him develop as well. His impact will depend on a lot more on context surrounding him however since the Blazers are so in flux, and he’s sharing the ball with Simons and Sharpe, two young guys who will also demand touches.
Barnes needs to prove a lot this upcoming season, 3rd year is when a lot of All-Stars take that leap and prove they are worthy of that title. He needs to improve all aspects of his game in order to get there, because right now he’s simply a starter-quality player. With FVV no longer the lead ball-handler and Siakam’s future in question with the team, this is his year to take control and assert himself.
Where’s Lebron on this list
Cade is already better. He was just injured.
I thought Cade Cunningham was a 6’8 point guard. How did he shrink 3 inches? That yr he was a no doubt #1 pick. Now Barnes is a 6’9 point guard. What?
These lists are usually dominated by players who can average 25+ a game. And all these players are ahead of Scottie in that.
Victor is already more of a “star” than Scottie sadly.