05-25-2026, 10:26 PM
(05-25-2026, 08:59 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: 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
Shai does not have elite athleticism and teams were worried about his lack of bulk. The same concerns with Wagler. When you hear Wagler's game described, the talk is similar to what you just heard from Schmitz, especially regarding feel for the game. They both are described as "crafty". The comp falls apart on the defensive end (which is a big part of the wingspan).
I don't think Wagler is the next SGA, but that seems like a crazy high bar for a 9th pick in the draft. I don't think Schmitz and company are going to be uninterested in players because they don't perfectly conform to the Shai template. There are a lot of ways to skin a cat.