07-10-2026, 09:31 AM
(07-10-2026, 09:17 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: The thing about Wagler is -- he is a lights-out shooter and add the fact that he is a PG or at least, has good PG skills adds so much value for him.
But his athleticism is a TREMENDOUS limiting factor.
And while Larry isn't the model of athleticism, Larry is a few notches higher than Wagler in that regard.
And seeing Sergio has the willingness and the ability to defend -- that closes the gap between him and Wagler.
Wagler's the better shooter, the better ball handler, but I'm not sure he is the better PG.
It's one game, but I think Sergio even in year 1, wouldn't be too far behind the top PGs in this draft class in terms of value and production.
One of my worries about Wagler is their pace was so slow at Illinois. They would get a rebound and very rarely try to push the pace. Wagler is one of the guys I would have loved to watch in pickup games prior to the draft to see how he looks going up and down the court.
He was the guard I hoped would fall to 9, but like most of the other prospects I did have some questions on him. I really liked his shooting, footwork and his ability to play through contact despite still growing into his body. I think right now he is much better playing with a point guard. That may change in the future.