05-25-2026, 08:59 PM
(05-25-2026, 08:19 PM)mvossman Wrote: I mean Peterson fits that description while also being an elite shooter. I'm not saying he is going to turn into Shai, but I'm not sure there not being another Shai at 9 is a valid complaint with this draft.
And Shai didn't turn into one of the best players in the NBA because of his height and wingspan. If you look at his draft profile, he had a questionable shot, limited athleticism, too skinny, and was too aggressive with his passing. His most common comp was Shaun Livingston. I'm guessing there have been a lot of college players with Shai profile that did not turn into an elite offensive player. And who knows, maybe Schmitz really likes some of these guards for different reasons than Shai. Most of the complaints about Shai then sound a lot like the complaints about Wagler now.
I don’t see the comp at all with Wagler and SGA. Poor wingspan, will get hunted on defense , below average athleticism.
None of that applies to SGA. Wagler has the outside shot though that SGA didn’t have.
Also there is the other video on draft night where Schmitz on live TV says he feels the Clippers got the best guard in the draft. This was not just another pros and cons and potential upside discussion that applies to all prospects. There were specific reasons why Schmitz was so high on him and confident. Look at the 3:00 min mark
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ExKkIRTe-CU