Following potential 2015 draftees
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Doublea
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Heard mid first round. So probably wizards, raptors, bucks, somewhere in there.
karl malone
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With Russell out of reach, I really hope that we focus on moving up for Hezonja. As much as I like Burks & think he will make a great 6th man & be a steal at his contract as the cap rises, I would include him & #12 for Hezonja. Burks is likely an over-pay to move up 5-6 spots, but his value is probably limited due to his injury & contract extension. We may be able to trade up for Hezonja without including Burks, but unless we intend on playing Burks at PG, minutes could become an issue with our current glut of wings & Hezonja will likely require significant minutes even in his rookie year in order to keep him motivated. That is the risk with Hezonja but I think it's one worth taking considering our current roster structure. With Exum, Hayward, Favors, & Gobert seemingly locked in as starters, it is vital that the 5th starter is able to provide elite 3 pt shooting (which Burks, while improving in that department, is unlikely to ever provide). Hood may be able to provide that but acquiring Hezonja would give us another option as well as insurance in the event that Hayward walks in 2 years. Hezonja could be one of our last opportunities to acquire an elite scorer & if it means giving up a 6th man (Burks) & a likely role-player (#12) in order to do so, I hope we do it. Hezonja isn't without risk & replacing Burks with him may be a short-term step back, but with a strong coaching staff in place, I think the risk will payoff in the long-term & the decrease in production will be minimal due to our player development & other contributing wings.
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davidbenoit
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He's gotta have the highest ceiling AND the lowest floor of anyone in the top ten.
I don't see the low floor. Bigs with that kind of offensive ability are going to be at least marginally valuable. I'd be waaaaaaay more concerned about guys like Winslow and Johnson.
Porzingis looks enormous.
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Agree... Is the floor bargnani but with a brain and motivation. Only thing that would make him a bust is an injury and that can happen to anyone.
spycam1
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Nah, Towns has the highest ceiling in the draft.
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Here's one of the less successful sequences for Porzingis' shot:
https://www.mobypicture.com/user/Sam_Vecenie/view/18207068
https://www.mobypicture.com/user/Sam_Vecenie/view/18207067
Booker seems to be the wild card in this draft for us. He is picked by CHA and we are in business.
Game6Conley
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Possible sleeper 2nd round picks Jonathan Holmes, Oliver Hanlan and Mam Jaiteh are working out for the Jazz today.
-Jonathan Holmes hit a number of buzzer beaters for Texas, hes certifiably clutch and has at-least some killer instinct. His 3pt% fell off as the year progressed but he was shooting near 50% from 3 for a decent stretch to start. He fits most of the positive stereotypes that people make about College Seniors, definitely a 'gamer' who's hardworking. He's dropping weight and trying to add ball skills, went from off the draft radars to the top of the 2nd round late in the process. Best Case: Drew Gooden, I do see some slight parallels with Khris Middleton but obviously they play different positions.
-6'4" Oliver Hanlan is pretty good in the area's that the Jazz PG's were rather unsuccessful this past season, (getting to the rim and drawing fouls). I like this kid more than Delon Wright, so i'm a bit biased. Hanlan's built to score/push the pace and he's serviceable in other aspects of playing point and off guard. he was asked to do everything for BC, you can't underscore how little help this dude had. His game is reminiscent of Jordan Clarkson.
-Mam Jaiteh is a player that I've been posting about since the 2013 draftee's thread. He's NBA ready - especially on the boards. not the greatest athlete, he's a bit rigid, he's quick to the ball though and is strong enough to bang down low with Centers. I'd say he projects into something like a Reggie Evans with more offense.
-Jonathan Holmes hit a number of buzzer beaters for Texas, hes certifiably clutch and has at-least some killer instinct. His 3pt% fell off as the year progressed but he was shooting near 50% from 3 for a decent stretch to start. He fits most of the positive stereotypes that people make about College Seniors, definitely a 'gamer' who's hardworking. He's dropping weight and trying to add ball skills, went from off the draft radars to the top of the 2nd round late in the process. Best Case: Drew Gooden, I do see some slight parallels with Khris Middleton but obviously they play different positions.
-6'4" Oliver Hanlan is pretty good in the area's that the Jazz PG's were rather unsuccessful this past season, (getting to the rim and drawing fouls). I like this kid more than Delon Wright, so i'm a bit biased. Hanlan's built to score/push the pace and he's serviceable in other aspects of playing point and off guard. he was asked to do everything for BC, you can't underscore how little help this dude had. His game is reminiscent of Jordan Clarkson.
-Mam Jaiteh is a player that I've been posting about since the 2013 draftee's thread. He's NBA ready - especially on the boards. not the greatest athlete, he's a bit rigid, he's quick to the ball though and is strong enough to bang down low with Centers. I'd say he projects into something like a Reggie Evans with more offense.
I think that just confirms that spence checketts is high. Full stop.
Game6Conley
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I'm hearing that Jarell Martin has a mid-first-round promise from a team and will likely shut down all workouts.
I'm hearing that Jarell Martin has a mid-first-round promise from a team and will likely shut down all workouts.
Wow...
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Why?
Coach Ellis
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Wow. Smokescreen?
I hate promises, because a team isn't actually held to them. Prospects should try to arrange workouts with numerous teams to increase their stock. Similar to an NFL draft "Pro Day" experience. Do it on a home court, under favorable circumstances and invite all of the teams that are outside of your target area and try to entice one of them to trade up for you. Then have private workouts with the top 3-5 teams that you want to land with.
After that, fly to meet with any teams that show a lot of interest, but don't workout. Don't risk your health or your draft stock.