karl malone
Well-Known Member
Love all the Hezonja love, really think he should be our target in this draft. Would obviously prefer Russell (especially because he can play both guard positions & Burks appears to be in our long-term plans), but Hezonja could end up being just as good offensively & projects as the better defender due to his size, length, & athleticism. Also think his attitude is something that would greatly benefit this team & fit perfectly with Gobert's swagger & Hayward's/Favors' lead by example style of leadership. Demeanor is one of the few questions I have about Exum, & feel Hezonja could help compensate for that (so long as it is something that can be controlled- which I don't foresee being a problem due to his apparent desire to win, especially under the watch of QS & tutelage of GH, DF, & RG).
His skill-set/mindset is something that this team is lacking, I just hope the FO decides to be proactive in acquiring him rather than hoping he slips to wherever we end up drafting (which is always possible, but not something that we should count on). Because he should test & interview well at the combine, I would be surprised if he dropped past #10 & could even see him going as high as #5 (although that is likely his best case scenario). I would definitely trade an asset or 2 along with our pick for him.
His skill-set/mindset is something that this team is lacking, I just hope the FO decides to be proactive in acquiring him rather than hoping he slips to wherever we end up drafting (which is always possible, but not something that we should count on). Because he should test & interview well at the combine, I would be surprised if he dropped past #10 & could even see him going as high as #5 (although that is likely his best case scenario). I would definitely trade an asset or 2 along with our pick for him.
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