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Jay Aych, The Painted Area : Fiction. There is plenty to like about Irving's game, but I'm not comfortable projecting him as a franchise player. I like his feel for the game but wish he were a bit more athletic. I don't believe Irving to be on the level of Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose or John Wall.

Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live: Fiction. I think the idea that Irving reminds people of Paul is valid. Stylistically, there are a lot of similarities in their games, even if Irving doesn't project to be as good as Paul. But as I look at the landscape of the young point guards in the NBA, you now have to be extremely special to be a franchise guy.

Danny Nowell, Magic Basketball : Fact. I don't see him as ever being elite, particularly because the league has made it so that the guards whose physical gifts supersede Irving's -- Rose, Westbrook, et al -- can shack up in the paint. However, Irving is tough as nails and a dynamic threat, and could absolutely be a starter on a deep postseason team.

David Thorpe, Scouts Inc.: Fiction. He's solid, at the very least, with All-Star potential. But these are the true under-30 "franchise guys" in the league; LeBron, Wade, Rose, Dwight Howard, Paul and Kevin Durant. Blake Griffin is trending in that direction. Irving might be terrific, but he's not likely getting to their level.

Timothy Varner, 48 Minutes of Hell : Fiction. I'm still puzzled why Irving rates higher than Derrick Williams. Good player, no doubt, but I'm not convinced he will ever become an All-Star. Nearly every draft possesses one superstar player, and I suppose this one will, too. But I don't think he'll come from the top of the draft. That player will take us by surprise.

2. Fact or fiction: Derrick Williams is a franchise player.

Jay Aych, The Painted Area: Fiction. I highly doubt Derrick Williams will become a franchise player. I have him pegged as a borderline All-Star or second-option type in the mold of David West. His chances of being a franchise player will diminish even further if he keeps insisting he is a small forward.

Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live: Fiction. The best-case scenario for Williams might be a more athletic David West. That's not a bad player. That guy can make an All-Star Game or two in this league, especially with the right point guard alongside him. But you can't build your team around someone like him. Well, you can, but you're probably going to frustrate your fan base for years to come.

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