Following potential 2015 draftees

[Dr. Jones]

So whats Jamal Murray gonna do? seems like Oregon's a heavy favorite. I checked out a few Canadian recruiting lists and they're seemingly in on all the top players the next few years.

Every single inside track I have is heavily suggesting Oregon.
I'm not certain either school is his best choice, tbh. He wants to showcase his PG ability and he's got heavy competition at both schools (particularly UK).

Cal selling him on playing heavy minutes in a 3-guard line up of "positionless" offense. But it's a tough sell, imo.

 

[Dr. Jones]

^not to mention the UO player tweeting out a welcome message to his new teammate. Dumbass.

 

[Dr. Jones]

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "I'm actually kind of torn on the No. 1, sort of who the best player overall in this draft is. I think Karl Anthony Towns is the most versatile player. He's good at everything. There is nothing that we can tick off as far as attributes that he's not good at. Nothing. (Jahlil) Okafor has question marks on his defense, his ability to defend the pick and roll. He's not a big time shot blocker, rim protector, but he's not a zero in that regard. But Okafor, I tend to lean toward Okafor because he's a dominant low post scorer. Towns is not dominant in any one area. Maybe he'll become that. But Okafor is the superior, low post scorer, and I lean toward that. I think he was hurt during the year and it affected him. I think he would have been much better had he not played against North Carolina, and having played the rest of the year without getting healthy. But I would not argue with anyone, anyone that likes Towns better, not one person. And I am sweating like, if it were my decision to make, I would have a really tough time with it."
--Jay Bilas, ESPN Analyst

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[Carbon13]

I love Cousins (insert KY joke).. but I don't think I would either. Gobert and Cousins might be a wash and Gobert is much easier to build around.

My same thoughts. Cousins is really, really good i just think gobert is a bit easier to please.

 

[Carbon13]

How much would it cost us to get to 8? Would 12 + next years first and the 2017 gsw pick get us there? I just feel like this is the last time were going to sniff the top ten for awhile so it might be worth it to go all in.

 

[Dr. Jones]

How much would it cost us to get to 8? Would 12 + next years first and the 2017 gsw pick get us there? I just feel like this is the last time were going to sniff the top ten for awhile so it might be worth it to go all in.

Who would you target at #8?

I would rather;

Completely trade away our #12 for a pick within that range in '17. That would give us 3 firsts in '17 and a chance to get a franchise player that year. There are no players outside of the top 4 this year that really excite me.. and none at all that really, REALLY excite me.

 

[Dr. Jones]

How much would it cost us to get to 8? Would 12 + next years first and the 2017 gsw pick get us there? I just feel like this is the last time were going to sniff the top ten for awhile so it might be worth it to go all in.

And, yes, even though there is not a chance in hell I would do that (if the Jazz), it would definitely get the job done.

 

[Carbon13]

I keep hearing 2017 is a great draft so i could buy into that idea. I like Stanley Johnson. I think we need another playmaker and i think he could be a useful swiss army knife type of guy. Move him to the block on smaller guys, capable of taking the ball to the hoop, and could hit the corner 3. I like the idea of him being our Diaw or Draymond. What are your thoughts on him, Doc?

 

[orangello]

If they trade up, its for Porz or D'Angelo Russell... I think.

Utah isnt really the best fit for Mario.

Why do you say that?

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[Game6Conley]

Every single inside track I have is heavily suggesting Oregon.
I'm not certain either school is his best choice, tbh. He wants to showcase his PG ability and he's got heavy competition at both schools (particularly UK).

Cal selling him on playing heavy minutes in a 3-guard line up of "positionless" offense. But it's a tough sell, imo.

Yeah figured that would happen.

I'm high on Mychal Mulder, so I'm not really all that worried about it. Rawle Alkins is a better guard to use in a 3 guard lineup honestly. all that firepower would've worked vs LSU though, firmly believe that - Murray vs Quarterman and Briscoe vs Blakeney makes sense.

 

[fishonjazz]

My same thoughts. Cousins is really, really good i just think gobert is a bit easier to please.

Also, what is the difference in their salaries? Like 13 million or something?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Also, what is the difference in their salaries? Like 13 million or something?

Meh.. it's just money bro. Don't be so materialistic and ****.

 

[Game6Conley]

Why do you say that?

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I presume the Jazz would be smitten over the idea of adding Porzingis to the front court. Same with D'Angelo in the backcourt, he's a massive upgrade over Trey, night and day. good enough to effect the offense right away, I firmly believe Russell could put up 15/4/4 for the 76ers. other than Cotton the Jazz rotation would be 6'5" and above.

I'm not saying Mario isn't the best fit for Utah, he could be the top wing on their board. I just don't think one could reasonably argue that the Jazz are a great fit for Mario, even though he's interchangeable with the wing's we have here, the minutes distribution is going to be just like Barca. He just seems kinda destined for Denver at this point. I wanted the Jazz to draft Mario in 2013.. with Burks, Hood and Hayward here, it just seems less and less likey the Jazz would move up for Mario.

 

[orangello]

How much would it cost us to get to 8? Would 12 + next years first and the 2017 gsw pick get us there? I just feel like this is the last time were going to sniff the top ten for awhile so it might be worth it to go all in.

And, yes, even though there is not a chance in hell I would do that (if the Jazz), it would definitely get the job done.

I agree with Dr. Jones. Whoever is at 8 would say yes and then scream like a little school girl because they just fleeced DL.

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[orangello]

I presume the Jazz would be smitten over the idea of adding Porzingis to the front court. Same with D'Angelo in the backcourt, he's a massive upgrade over Trey, night and day. good enough to effect the offense right away, I firmly believe Russell could put up 15/4/4 for the 76ers. other than Cotton the Jazz rotation would be 6'5" and above.

I'm not saying Mario isn't the best fit for Utah, he could be the top wing on their board. I just don't think one could reasonably argue that the Jazz are a great fit for Mario, even though he's interchangeable with the wing's we have here, the minutes distribution is going to be just like Barca. He just seems kinda destined for Denver at this point. I wanted the Jazz to draft Mario in 2013.. with Burks, Hood and Hayward here, it just seems less and less likey the Jazz would move up for Mario.

I like Russell but I think the cost for getting Russell vs the cost of getting Mario is not even close. Mario will come "cheaper".

I agree that there is more of a log jam at the wing but I think we'd see Mario pull and Exum and be in the starting line up by seasons end.

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[Dr. Jones]

New question.

Which guys in this draft would you trade #12 plus GSW's '17?

Mine;
Towns
Okafor
Russell

That's it.

 

[Eminence]

For us? Towns and Russell, maybe Porz (he's a lot bigger than I thought.)

 

[Game6Conley]

Towns, Porzingis, Russell, Okafor, Hezonja.

https://i.imgur.com/e2hN3Qw.gifv

Are people not amped at the thought of 2, 7'1" frontcourt players that can play together??

 

[Carbon13]

Gsw's puck could be a high 20's to 30th pick. Is 2017 that deep?

 

[Carbon13]

****, pick.