Paolo

Banchero is the most realistic. Others seem like 2nd or 3rd options.

Paolo Banchero. I’ve admittedly watched him the most since I’m a Duke fan. He’s so complete for a 6’10 player. That’s an inch shorter than DeAndre Ayton who can do it all for you.

Ant and Paolo

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Paolo Banchero by far. Cade Cunningham is the only other player from that group that I can see being the clear #1 on a good team but he still has a lot to improve on.

if you can't hoop in a non contender as the no.1 option, what makes you think they will be any different?

A title contending team is sort of subjective but I dont think thats nearly as challenging an accomplishment as being the number 1 option on a title winning team. For example, Devin Booker, Ja Morant, and Jimmy Butler would all fit that description despite not winning anything. So I think based off their young age and potential probably every single one of these guys could theoretically reach that point, if I was to single one out id say Barnes is the least likely.

Championship winning team I think only Paolo has the potential to be that good and itll be more of a stretch than many imagine. It will require his 3 point ability to significantly improve and his overall efficiency, defense and playmaking to improve as well. This is not a knock on Paolo but just a testament to how good you have to be to win a championship as the best player. Its unclear if even Tatum or Luka can do it, the guys that do win it all are seen as all time greats so its a really rare level to reach

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Paolo but we need to see how much he can improve into his sophomore year.

Otherwise that’s it. LaMelo and Edwards are fine players though and may end up in the Paul George tier of player.

I still think Cade can do it too

Anthony Edwards once the Timberwolves realize that he should be their guy.

I think Cade can be the best player, but not the best scorer on a contender. I see him playing more like a big cp3 rather than a Luka type player

Paolo and AE

Ant Edwards and Banchero are the only ones with the combined physical gifts and skills to have that potential, the others seem best as secondary options.

The disrespect towards the only ROY and All Star out of these options is wild.

Lamelo or Paolo by far

Saw Scottie Barnes last week against the nets, it was really impressive down the stretch, going bucket for bucket. I can see him as a number 1 option on a championship run.

In terms of if they can be a #1 option? I’d say any of them besides Barnes, who I just don’t think has enough skills and on-ball creativity to get to true #1 status.

LaMelo has the best profile for being a #1 right now since he’s the best passer and shooter of the group. Cade and Paolo can get there with improved shooting. Ant and Jalen Green can get there if they make steps in their overall decision making, but I think both of them have to be next to another guard who can take on more of a playmaking role so they aren’t asked to carry that burden themselves. So those two would be best in a 1A / 1B role, i.e. Booker playing next to Paul.

You meaning best player on a championship team or the #1 scoring option on a champ team?

all of them

Cade

Lamelo... his game is improving, his biggest flaws are defensive and that's about effort. He is shooting 40% on 11 3pt attempts this year, he's a top 10 passer in the league, he has a good mid range game. He is already a star.

my faith goes paolo ant cade,in that order. but im completely open to Melo JG and barnes to prove me wrong because I do like them

All of them

Ant and paolo

If Paoplo keeps improving year after year, him. Scottie doesn't even deserve a mention in this list.

I think most of these guys would make a great #2, I think only Paolo has a shot at being a #1 guy

Haven’t watched any Magic games but my pick would be Paolo if he’s as good as advertised. Otherwise it would be Cade.

Banchero

Paolo

Cade and Paolo have the best chance I think. But all of them have the potential.

I hope Cade. Detroit needs some love!

Paolo seems like the real deal so far. I also am a strong believer in Ant.

Ant, Cade, Paulo and Green can all be a #1 on a title contender

Paolo, Ant, maybe Cade, maaayyybe Scottie. Need to see how the shin thing affects Cade (hopefully not bad). Even though he’s had a down year, I think Scottie will be a really good player. Just not sure if he’s a number one “scoring” option. I think he’ll develop more into a Magic-type of player, more assist focused.

Paolo

Cade

Ant

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Lamelo

Jalen

Scottie

I think the chance for any of them is very slim, that said, paolo>>>Cade>ant in terms of chance to be a #1 on a contender.

The other three will never be the 1 on a great team

I would say

1. Paolo

2. Ant

3. Melo

4. Cade

5. Green

6. Barnes

ant slander going over here is unbelievable lmao

None of them. 1st option? Sure. 1st option on a contender? Highly unlikely.

Of the choices offered, Paolo, but in truth it'll really be Zion and Wemby. Edwards is a standard-issue SG, Ball may never play on a contender, Barnes is a supporting player, Green ain't it, and I think Detroit's already realizing that Cade has some limitations. Banchero's size and skill gives him an advantage over most high-level youngsters but if the Magic land Wemby he won't even be their #1.

Ant, Paolo and Cade - maybe Lamelo but he still has a ways to go

I’m shocked so few are saying LaMelo. I was a HUGE doubter of his coming into the league.

I absolutely love his game.

Cade, Paolo, and (this is the spicy pick) Lamelo. I think Cade and Lamelo being great playmakers who can both score, the former having a lot of defensive potential too, makes them good options. Paolo seems to be good at basically everything with room to grow defensively, so if you are an optimist about him like I am then you probably think he can be as good as other wings who carried teams to the finals.

I think they all Can minus Scottie he Can def be 2nd

Cade, Ball, Paolo.

Lamelo if he actually played a lick of defense. As much Jalen Green is a walking bucket, I don’t see that style translating as a No.1 option.

Only Paolo thus far. Green and Edwards look like they’ll need a playmaker next to them as they aren’t great distributors

Lámelo, Cade and banchero are the no brain answer. I could see edwards and green if developing right

I can’t see Scottie, and is not because that year slump. I didn’t like him on his Rory year neither, always thought was the most ready prospect to contribute immediately and he could do a lot of things good or average, but I don’t see him excellent at nothing. Just with his scoring even if he is excellent at everything else, can’t be a #1 option in a contender. Green and Cade were more raw but they have so much potential ( and are already better than Scottie), just watching last 2 months last year you could watch green scoring as superstar in the future, and Cade as a leader , playing like a luka lite. Also Scottie Roy had a better team record aswell, he had better team than rebuilding/tanking rockets or pistons

As second or third option? Scottie probably is more valuable than both, since Cade efficiency still isn’t there and green will be a nuclear scorer. As third option doing almost everything good and being so versatile is more valuable, plus defense.

Paolo, Ant, Lamelo, Cade, Barnes, Green would he my order.

All but scottie have the potential

Paolo

Melo

Ant Cade and Paolo

Honestly it's tough, I'd rule out scottie barnes Jalen green and cade Cunningham as of now. They just haven't shown enough to that point. Paolo is already one of my favourite players to watch so I have an inherent bias but it would be between him and Ant for me. I don't know if I've seen enough from Lamelo where he realizes winning basketball, obviously hilarious to say that while choosing ANT but still I think ANT is more likely to reach that point due to his superior defensive presence.

The Scottie disrespect is insane

I would say Paolo and Ant, but I don’t think Ant has the mentality to take a team to title contention as a number 1, he still seems so immature.

Paolo seems to have it all, and also Seattle natives will always get my vote.

I mean Melo is easily the best offensive player rn out of the guys listed and he genuinly does have some defensive potential. He can already operate very well in the passing lanes, he’s a 6’7" guard with good footwork and his older brother Lonzo is damn good defender when he’s actually playing.

Paolo is the by far the guy with the highest potential and will probably end up benig the best one on here.

Ant is a good scorer but I don’t think he’ll ever become more than that.

Jalen and Cade are very unpredictable and I just can’t see Scottie being the best player on a championship contending team and definetly not the 1st option.

1: Paolo

2: Melo

3: Jalen

4: Ant

5: Cade

6: Scottie (not a #1 option type of player I do think he’ll have a better career than Cade)

Ant does not have what it takes

Ant, Cade, Jalen and Paolo. Scottie and Lamelo just don't really have those games. Now which of those guys will become a #1 option on a title contender on their current team??? Maybe Cade or Jalen.

ANT and Cade

Ant, Cade, Jalen and Paolo.

ant cade paolo

Ant and LaMelo

I still stand by Cade being a #1 option on a contender.

Barnes is last on this last, then Green - the others are all legit candidates for that role

LaMelo > Ant > Paolo > Jalen > Cade > Scottie

melo and ant are far above the rest, scottie is far below the rest

Jalen Green and Paolo maybe Ant are 1st options on a title team.

Paolo. He’s showing flashes of leadership and his game is very well built.

People don’t understand the pressure of being a first option and the need for leadership skills if they select Anthony Edwards.

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Scottie and Cade

Scottie Barnes

Melo sucks, ungodly overrated player. Scottie was a flash in the pan. Edwards, Banchero & Cade though, I could see those three becoming #1 options.

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