Thread: Sports Illustrated says John Wall was better than Brandon Knight…but just barely

Luke Winn of SI.com built a database of the best offensive Value Add performances of the past nine seasons. (Because '02-03 is the first season in which full possession-based stats are available, including defensive strength of schedule, he had to start with that campaign.) Over the next three days he'll look at the top performances by point guards, shooting guards/wings and bigs, breaking down the top 10 overall players, as well as the top seasons by national title winners and one-and-done phenoms. He's got John Wall over Brandon Knight in the one-and-done category, but just barely.

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They are both great players. I think we can agree on that. But what do you think? Good assessment? If the game came down to it and you were forced to choose between one or the other, who would you pick? Debate...

John Wall is a talent that will not be seen again in a long time. It is hard to compare anyone to him. That being said, based on who got it done when it counted, Brandon Knight all day. Brandon was more in control of his game (partly true because Wall's game was/is like lightning in a bottle) and is a much better shooter...

I would have to with Brandon Knight as well. He's clutch.

Tough question. To me, the game would dictate the answer but without any other information, I'd probably go with Brandon Knight as well.

Just based on last year, I would have to go with Knight. However, you can't really go wrong with either.

Id take Wall as a sophomore, but Knight any other day. Now, if brandon couldve moved like Wall... Oh goodness..

Originally Posted by bigbluegraff

Id take Wall as a sophomore, but Knight any other day. Now, if brandon couldve moved like Wall... Oh goodness..

Talk about being unstoppable!