Their lists are controversial and they know it. That’s why they publish it every year and invent more when they can. All for traffic.
For example: that of “The 25 with the biggest potential under 25”.
The main problem with this type of list is not only the order, but also the criteria (or criteria) to follow when making them. What is being measured; since when; how much statistical weight is given; how many intangible assets; how big is the paper; how much is that? use; How many people surround you and the atmosphere in the dressing room … in short, a million things where there is no complete objectivity, nor can you summarize or isolate a series of data that perceived by the senses of the beholders and examined. and judged.
Claim made, let’s move on the list of ESPN (prepared by four of its members Inside: Tim Bontemps, Bobby Marks, Kevin Pelton and Jeremy Woo) and then with Draymond Green’s opinion on the matter.
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Green does not understand the criteria
“I hate these lists. I hate these lists with all my heart. Dyson Daniels, for example, had a very good season in Atlanta, but no one believed in him two months ago. It is now at number 23 on the list. And you ignore Cam Thomas? (…) What justifies Tyrese Haliburton going ahead of Jalen Williams? Don’t get me wrong: Tyrese is a very good player, an All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist. But when I look at it, Jalen Williams has more potential. Jalen is 2.05 m tall, can pass, shoot, penetrate deep… Two weeks ago he played center, then he moved to base. When I see things like this, I wonder who can prove it. Yes, Tyrese has done a lot, but Jalen Williams’ potential is greater than many people on this list. This doesn’t just apply to Tyrese, it applies to many names.
This is the view shared by the Warriors power forward the podcast he broadcasts with Baron Davis.
And do you agree with Green? And in the order and absence of players on this list? And do these lists exist?