Getting to know the wonderful Wendell Carter, Jr.

I’m James DeVellis, sports writer. For this blog, I’d like to put the spotlight on one of the rookies who I believe deserves some recognition – the Bulls’ Wendell Carter, Jr.

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There are a few things for Chicago Bulls fans to rejoice about from such a dismal season. There’s Zach Levine coming into his own (although he still needs to improve his D). There’s also the fact that the Bulls have a high pick in the draft. And then there’s Wendell Carter, Jr.

Carter is one of the cornerstones of this young Bulls team. Chosen seventh overall in the 2018 draft, he wasn’t as talked about as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, DeAndre Ayton, or Collin Sexton. But Carter did prove to be worthy of the seventh pick – at least before his unfortunate injury.

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In the 44 games he played, Carter displayed his offensive prowess, passing game, and defense capability. He didn’t put up superstar numbers, but he got the job done, scoring 10 PPG, taking in 7 RPG, dishing 2 APG, with 1 BPG for good measure. He also had seven triple doubles which was astounding for a rookie.

I, James DeVellis believe that this kid has a bright future ahead of him. And if he decides to stay in the Windy City for the haul, so do the Bulls.

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College Ball Vs Nba: a Fan’s Perspective

While nobody can argue that the talent in the NBA is unlike any other on the planet, many other leagues can rival its excitement. One league is the NCAA. We’ve seen a lot of NCAA games. College teams aren’t as organized on offense (or defense) as the pros, but they more than make up for it in different ways.

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As ardent fans of our teams, we can say that cheering for our college takes on a different aura than cheering for our city’s franchise. For one, school spirit plays a major role and the fact that the players we have on our team are only there for a limited amount of time (four years at most) creates a sentimental atmosphere with every game.

Also, it can be argued that with NBA’s grueling schedule, the best players only give it their all come playoffs. Notice how teams sit their best players near the end of regular season to avoid injury. The NCAA is different. Every game counts, and every great player gets to play. They seldom relax, leaving it all on the floor.

There is also the factor of age since the majority of college fans are college students with a percentage of alumni. This allows for a rowdier time, and it helps that many of them know each other. NBA fans watching in arenas can’t say the same.

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NBA G.O.A.T. talk

Since Lebron James passed Michael Jordan in playoff points a few weeks ago, the buzz of him threatening Jordan’s G.O.A.T. status has been getting louder. But that’s all it is. Noise. For James to really pass MJ as basketball’s G.O.A.T., he’d need more people recognizing him as the G.O.A.T., which is again, an impossibility. 

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Sure, some basketball experts and players say LBJ can do more on the floor. Some might even throw stats into the conversation. However, it still won’t be enough. 

One of the telling factors in the MJ-LBJ comparison is the fact that when MJ attained an aura of invincibility, he was indeed, invincible. He couldn’t be beaten. Of course, he had a great team, and an awesome number two in Scottie Pippen, but LBJ had amazing super teams as well with Miami and the current Cavs roster. But LBJ never really attained the aura of invincibility MJ did. 

Another huge part in deciding the MJ-LBJ debate is the fact that LBJ is just not likable. He may have legions of fans, but that number is dwarfed by MJ fans, who up to today, are still loyal beyond any shadow of a doubt. Think 20 years from now, when some new player is dominating the league, how many will insist that LBJ is that G.O.A.T.? How many will still root for MJ? 

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