Looks like Giannis is starting to live up to the hype

[rondohondo]

So far this year...

11.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 55% FG , 68% FT, 25% 3PT %, 0.5 STLS, 0.5 BLKS

Playing only 25 MPG

Looks like he is starting to live up to the hype. I like KO a lot, but this kid could be special by next season and is like 4 years younger than KO. Oh well....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atx4voQ-oyU

[MBunge]

Meanwhile, KO is actually as good or better than Giannis in every respect and people can't stop complaining about him.

Mike

[D.o.s.]

Meanwhile, KO is actually as good or better than Giannis in every respect and people can't stop complaining about him.

Mike

It's all about potential vs. ability. There's a good chance that GA will be better than Olynyk by the time he's the age that Kelly is now.

[Rondo9]

Meanwhile, KO is actually as good or better than Giannis in every respect and people can't stop complaining about him.

Mike

Yeah, people keep praising Giannis as this next big superstar while people continue to critcize Olynyk. So far KO is out performing Giannis, and there's a good chance that Giannis may not live up to his potential.

[Lucky17]

And because we like to compare, here's Olynyk's numbers:

12.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 59 FG%, 75% FT, 48% 3PT%, 0.6 STLS, 1.0 BLKS

Playing only 26 MPG.

Olynyk = bust
Antetokounmpo = rising superstar

Sounds about right for Celticsblog. [Not responding to rondohondo, just the general tenor on the boards these days.]

[rondohondo]

Meanwhile, KO is actually as good or better than Giannis in every respect and people can't stop complaining about him.

Mike

Yeah, people keep praising Giannis as this next big superstar while people continue to critcize Olynyk. So far KO is out performing Giannis, and there's a good chance that Giannis may not live up to his potential.

I don't know why people are posting like I hate KO , I said I like him a lot . Giannis is 4 years younger and is freakishly long . On those highlights Giannias is just blowing by former DPOY Marc Gasol . The only thing KO does better is shoot the ball . Giannis will be a much better defender , just as good, if not better off the dribble , and better finisher .

[rondohondo]

And because we like to compare, here's Olynyk's numbers:

12.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 59 FG%, 75% FT, 48% 3PT%, 0.6 STLS, 1.0 BLKS

Playing only 26 MPG.

Olynyk = bust
Antetokounmpo = rising superstar

Sounds about right for Celticsblog. [Not responding to rondohondo, just the general tenor on the boards these days.]

I don't know why people can't understand that Giannis is 4 yrs younger , thus has more potential. Besides the shooting 3's, Giannis is already putting up similar numbers......

[D.o.s.]

I don't particularly care about GA, but I am enjoying the "CelticsBlog" strawman that's beginning to develop in this thread, though.

[Rondo9]

I don't particularly care about GA, but I am enjoying the "CelticsBlog" strawman that's beginning to develop in this thread, though.

I just don't think Giannis is the superstar that people on celticsblog keep coming saying.

[Lucky17]

And because we like to compare, here's Olynyk's numbers:

12.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 59 FG%, 75% FT, 48% 3PT%, 0.6 STLS, 1.0 BLKS

Playing only 26 MPG.

Olynyk = bust
Antetokounmpo = rising superstar

Sounds about right for Celticsblog. [Not responding to rondohondo, just the general tenor on the boards these days.]

I don't know why people can't understand that Giannis is 4 yrs younger , thus has more potential. Besides the shooting 3's, Giannis is already putting up similar numbers......

That's fine. Potential and two dollars gets you a cup of coffee right now.

For all we know, Giannis has the potential to suffer a serious knee injury later this year. Or to never develop an outside shot. Or to be stuck in a perpetually rebuilding franchise. Or to be hit by a truck tomorrow.

All I know is that ten games into this current season, Olynyk is producing at a similar level.

[TheFlex]

And because we like to compare, here's Olynyk's numbers:

12.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 59 FG%, 75% FT, 48% 3PT%, 0.6 STLS, 1.0 BLKS

Playing only 26 MPG.

Olynyk = bust
Antetokounmpo = rising superstar

Sounds about right for Celticsblog. [Not responding to rondohondo, just the general tenor on the boards these days.]

I don't know why people can't understand that Giannis is 4 yrs younger , thus has more potential. Besides the shooting 3's, Giannis is already putting up similar numbers......

That's fine. Potential and two dollars gets you a cup of coffee right now.

For all we know, Giannis has the potential to suffer a serious knee injury later this year. Or to never develop an outside shot. Or to be stuck in a perpetually rebuilding franchise. Or to be hit by a truck tomorrow.

All I know is that ten games into this current season, Olynyk is producing at a similar level.

First, I've never heard anyone say Kelly O is a "bust."

Second, yes this would be an issue of potential vs. real value if Olynyk was putting up vastly greater numbers than Antetokounmpo, except GA is putting up similar numbers already and has loads of basketball growth left in him.

[Rondo9]

And because we like to compare, here's Olynyk's numbers:

12.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 59 FG%, 75% FT, 48% 3PT%, 0.6 STLS, 1.0 BLKS

Playing only 26 MPG.

Olynyk = bust
Antetokounmpo = rising superstar

Sounds about right for Celticsblog. [Not responding to rondohondo, just the general tenor on the boards these days.]

I don't know why people can't understand that Giannis is 4 yrs younger , thus has more potential. Besides the shooting 3's, Giannis is already putting up similar numbers......

That's fine. Potential and two dollars gets you a cup of coffee right now.

For all we know, Giannis has the potential to suffer a serious knee injury later this year. Or to never develop an outside shot. Or to be stuck in a perpetually rebuilding franchise. Or to be hit by a truck tomorrow.

All I know is that ten games into this current season, Olynyk is producing at a similar level.

First, I've never heard anyone say Kelly O is a "bust."

Second, yes this would be an issue of potential vs. real value if Olynyk was putting up vastly greater numbers than Antetokounmpo, except GA is putting up similar numbers already and has loads of basketball growth left in him.

So does KO.....

[kozlodoev]

Second, yes this would be an issue of potential vs. real value if Olynyk was putting up vastly greater numbers than Antetokounmpo, except GA is putting up similar numbers already and has loads of basketball growth left in him.

So does KO.....

No, he doesn't. He's 23 1/2 already, practically retirement age for NBA players, you know...

[hwangjini_1]

one factor in ainge's pick may have been to play it safe. antetokounmpo has physical talent, but the potential for not panning out may have been high in the mind of danny singe. yes, he is 4 years younger than olly, and therefore the potential for not achieving his potential is much higher. picking a "bust" would have hurt the team.

olly, on the other hand, was more mature and skilled, therefore appeared to be the safer choice. ainge seemed to have picked the higher floor versus the higher ceiling. that is a defensible choice.

regardless of antetokounmpo's eventual ceiling, ainge made a good choice in olly since olly is proving himself to be a good player.

what puzzles me is how many on this board are so interested in saying ainge missed. he made a good choice based upon the information and scouting available. he chose to play it safe and so far i have no complaints.

[pearljammer10]

And because we like to compare, here's Olynyk's numbers:

12.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 59 FG%, 75% FT, 48% 3PT%, 0.6 STLS, 1.0 BLKS

Playing only 26 MPG.

Olynyk = bust
Antetokounmpo = rising superstar

Sounds about right for Celticsblog. [Not responding to rondohondo, just the general tenor on the boards these days.]

I don't know why people can't understand that Giannis is 4 yrs younger , thus has more potential. Besides the shooting 3's, Giannis is already putting up similar numbers......

That's fine. Potential and two dollars gets you a cup of coffee right now.

For all we know, Giannis has the potential to suffer a serious knee injury later this year. Or to never develop an outside shot. Or to be stuck in a perpetually rebuilding franchise. Or to be hit by a truck tomorrow.

All I know is that ten games into this current season, Olynyk is producing at a similar level.

First, I've never heard anyone say Kelly O is a "bust."

Second, yes this would be an issue of potential vs. real value if Olynyk was putting up vastly greater numbers than Antetokounmpo, except GA is putting up similar numbers already and has loads of basketball growth left in him.

So does KO.....

Yeah I'm not really understanding. So GA is younger. Sebastian Telfair was once four years younger than a lot of guys he was drafted with.... I don't think that needs further examining.