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What's the board consensus on what position we should draft? Or do we go BPA regardless of position?
 
White Chocolate said:
What's the board consensus on what position we should draft? Or do we go BPA regardless of position?
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BPA.
Jazz will/might have an opening at any position.
Booker may leave as a FA, so Utah could draft a PF to replace him. A wing could be an upgrade over CJ or Ingles. Likely won't go PG, but you always look to upgrade. Burke won't be back; Mack has an option year and Neto has been ok, but not outstanding.

I still think DL will look to trade the pick for a productive veteran. There is a ton of youth on the team already and Utah will have 3 first round picks in 2017 (although all of them will likely be in the mid-to-late 20's).
 
Stifle Tower said:
BPA.
Jazz will/might have an opening at any position.
Booker may leave as a FA, so Utah could draft a PF to replace him. A wing could be an upgrade over CJ or Ingles. Likely won't go PG, but you always look to upgrade. Burke won't be back; Mack has an option year and Neto has been ok, but not outstanding.

I still think DL will look to trade the pick for a productive veteran. There is a ton of youth on the team already and Utah will have 3 first round picks in 2017 (although all of them will likely be in the mid-to-late 20's).
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How do y'all feel about Tyler Ulis?
 
White Chocolate said:
How do y'all feel about Tyler Ulis?
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I love him.
He is my second favorite player in this draft. (I know absolutely nothing about college basketball btw)
 
Someone please explain what the knock on Brogdon is besides his age. He consistently the best player on an elite ACC team over the last few years. Plays both offense and defense. Has a good size for a shooting guard. Can handle the ball some. Has a good jump shot. Moves well without the ball. Very smart player. He's clutch. He's tough. He's a good (not great) athlete. I don't get how he's not a lock for the first round, yet (and maybe I've missed it) but EVERY site I've seen has him in the 2nd.
 
PG_AB said:
He doesn't look like starter material, he's a glorified Chris Johnson type of roleplayer imo.. Shooting mechanics aren't the best and for an NBA SG he's kinda rigid.

DX correctly has Patrick McCaw over him in their mock..

His age is a limiting factor too, he's certainly closer to the peak of his abilities then the majority of players in this draft.
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I appreciate the response. I dunno about the Chris Johnson comp though. CJ has a tough time shooting. Brogdon was scoring 25 a night against ACC defenses that were keyed to stop him, and he wasn't being a ballhog while doing it. In the NBA, he won't be the first option, but teams won't be able to leave him alone either. I get that he looks like he'd be rigid when he's just standing there, but he doesn't really play that way.
 
Stifle Tower said:
BPA.
Jazz will/might have an opening at any position.
Booker may leave as a FA, so Utah could draft a PF to replace him. A wing could be an upgrade over CJ or Ingles. Likely won't go PG, but you always look to upgrade. Burke won't be back; Mack has an option year and Neto has been ok, but not outstanding.

I still think DL will look to trade the pick for a productive veteran. There is a ton of youth on the team already and Utah will have 3 first round picks in 2017 (although all of them will likely be in the mid-to-late 20's).
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We think that every year and he never does. The reasons being:

-a low lottery pick won't get us a player better than our starters (-Exum, but he is Lindsey's prodigal son)
-8 years is a lot of security for a small market team
-they're dirt cheap
 
PG_AB said:
I could be wrong, but I don't think the NBA will rule Thon eligible for the draft. I think it'd set a precedent the NBA doesn't want to set.


Here's a recent pic of him, as you can see he's added visible muscle.

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Would he not have a basis for a lawsuit if NBA doesn't rule him eligible?
 
If Thon is eligible to declare, I could totally see Houston taking him in the late lottery. Seems like the kind of dude Morey would drool over.

Also Denver is pissed Houston sucks. They were going to get Houston's pick if they didnt make the lottery.
 
PG_AB said:
It's crazy we're talking about Houston's lottery picks and Utah's playoff seeding..

I know Rockets fans who thought they were gonna win 60 games this season..

I'm fairly certain their pick will be a big that they feel can contribute rather early on..



I'd be furious if I was a Denver fan..


Thon and Capela would be an interesting match..
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Think they would love to get Rabb or Ellenson, but neither of them will probably be there. Chriss would also be an interesting prospect for them, much rather see Chriss out there than the ghost of Josh Smith.
 
I know it's been posted already, but with Allonzo Trier returning to Arizona they are going to have a good team.

I'm not a big fan of his, but he did average 14.8 PPG as a freshman and he has talent.
 
I'm assuming the Jazz are looking for a wing shooter with size and the ability to switch defensively. Basically, someone to replace Chris Johnson and Joe Ingles in the rotation. Valentine, Luwawu and Korkmaz seem the obvious core prospects--both BPA and for need.
 
PG_AB said:
Zona will be loaded next season, expect them to reclaim the top spot in the west.

Will be interesting to see how Trier progresses, hopefully he's working on his combo skills/being more of a floor general. Would've loved to have drafted him in the 2nd round this year though, he's a better prospect than Olivier Hanlan.
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Jazz4ever said:
We think that every year and he never does. The reasons being:

-a low lottery pick won't get us a player better than our starters (-Exum, but he is Lindsey's prodigal son)
-8 years is a lot of security for a small market team
-they're dirt cheap
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This. No way DL is trading the pick unless we're getting back a legit All Stars caliber player. He values draft picks so damn much.
 
PG_AB said:
Nike Hoops Summit starts in 45 mins on ESPN2!!


Isaia Coordinier can really solidify a spot in the 1st round with a strong showing, this is a big step up in competition from his Pro B club, where he's by-far the best athlete on the floor... he and the Canadian Justin Jackson will need to hold it down on the wing, along with Edin Atic, who's draft eligible and always posts crazy statlines when I've seen him, and Wesley Silva.


Ayton will need to be the best big on the floor for the World to do work.


Players like William McDowell-White and Kostas Antetokounmpo have an opportunity to really boost their stock with strong showings.
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Name me 10 guys I should be looking for as I watch.
 
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