Cappy_Smurf
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If we're trading up, I hope it's not for Turner.
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If we're trading up, I hope it's not for Turner.
karl malone
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Although I didn't pay much attention to the PG crop this year, the more I learn about Payne, the more I'm interested in potentially drafting him at #12. While moving Exum to SG in the future wouldn't be ideal as it would take away the physical advantage that he has over most PG's, he wouldn't have any problem guarding 2's & Payne appears to be a great fit alongside him in the backcourt due to his good handles, vision, 3 pt shooting, & defensive potential. With the frontcourt set for the near future, the backcourt looks like the only potential openings in the starting lineup. I'm beginning to prefer Payne over Kaminsky & possibly even Booker. With Hayward, Favors, & Gobert having locked down starting spots, it may make more sense to draft Payne & see who emerges between him, Exum, Hood, & Burks than to draft a long-term backup such as Kaminsky, Portis, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBbmgAOEzK8
All Arkansas draft pls.
All Arkansas draft pls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF6h79TeRwY
He can also handle a bit. He had one highlight where he started a fast break, crossed someone over near mid court and tossed a lob for an assist, all at guard speed. He has good body control and can pressure the defense in a number of different ways. His ability to defend inside and out is appealing.
27-9 record with a NCAA tourney win.
Yeah, because college game is the NBA game and 2 guys make a team.
Why did we draft Derrick Favors? His Georgia Tech team only won 1 NCAA tourney game and had a worse record than Portis's Razerbacks?
That Trey Burke though and those Michigan dudes dominating though.....
Portis doesn't always finish above the rim, but he looks like he'll finish inside and off drives better than Looney. That should also buy him a bit more space on his jumper. He can use his mobility against bigger players and his length against smaller players.
Didn't Indiana know Paul George's Fresno State team had a losing record in the Mountain West? What idiots for drafting him.
Chargers Jazz Angels
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I like turner but not to move up for.
Exactly. He can beat smaller backup 4's in the post, or take bigger backup 5's out on the perimeter (fixed). He can switch every PNR and he is more of a sure thing than Looney or Turner IMO.
The best thing about Turner possibly falling to us is that teams may offer us more to trade a few spots down to get him.
He kind of reminds me of a stronger Corey Brewer. He has that kind of lightning in a bottle, out of control style that is very exciting. He can make plays on both ends of the court with his length and pure athletic ability. If he can find consistency with his handle and shot, you have a good 3&D role player.
I would understand if we draft a foreign stash pick (like a Timothe Luwawu, who also looks like he has a lot of potential) but if we go American prospect that we develop in-house, I want Qualls.
The only real negatives on Portis are: Maybe just role player potential and his funky form may limit how far he can extend his range. Limited explosiveness doesn't worry me because he isn't limited agility wise at all.
But his form is working for him, it's not like he hasn't been getting very good results on his jumpers as a #1 scoring option.
DX highlighted he isn't a good defensive rebounder, but that is something he can easily work on given his tenacity and physical strength and length.
But his form is working for him, it's not like he hasn't been getting very good results on his jumpers as a #1 scoring option.
DX highlighted he isn't a good defensive rebounder, but that is something he can easily work on given his tenacity and physical strength and length.
I think I'm officially on the Bobby Portis bandwagon.
The Portis play that caught my attention was at 1:25 of this vid. He starts a break, makes a tight cross to get by a defender then lobs a pass to Qualls in rhythm. I don't remember many 6'11" guys doing that. Probably Blake Griffin could make that play, probably KG, etc. It shows pretty advanced feel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3EUXeU9z7E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3EUXeU9z7E
I like Portis, just think he is taking this "I envision the opponent slapping my mom" thing too far.
Whatever works. Haven't Jazzfanz been complaining about how Favors isn't emotive enough as an on-court personality? Well this dude has some KG level on-court expressiveness.