Following Potential 2018 Draftees
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Jazz's future line-up should be as below, with a new guy replacing Joe Johnson and Derrick Favors at the 4. We're looking for someone 6'8" - 6'11" with length, athleticism, shooting touch out to 3-pt range and some handle and passing.
Gobert / Bradley
New Guy replacing Joe Johnson & Derrick Favors
Hood / Ingles
Mitchell / Burks / Exum
Rubio / Exum
Gobert / Bradley
New Guy replacing Joe Johnson & Derrick Favors
Hood / Ingles
Mitchell / Burks / Exum
Rubio / Exum
Jazz4ever
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Unfortunately those players don't exist. They're either undersized for PF or defensive sieves (like Love)
It's okay if they're slightly undersized by PF standards. Our best line-up has Joe Johnson playing PF and he's 6'7". It's better to err on the side of less size than it is take someone who is underskilled.
Obviously, Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green, etc. would fit just fine. There are several guys in this 2018 draft who could fit the bill.
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Michael Porter
Marvin Bagley
Jaren Jackson
Justin Jackson
Kevin Knox
Rui Hachimura
Killian Tillie
PJ Washington
Emmanuel Akot
Maybe
Chimezie Metu
Miles Bridges
Mikal Bridges
Robert Williams
Wendell Carter
Jarroed Vanderbilt
Mo Wagner
Ethan Happ
There are options
Jazz4ever
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It probably works in the Jazz best interest to go a little smaller at PF actually, to cover the fast 3 point shooting lineups.
I know there are highlights of a man beating Gobert and Favors coming in for the majestic help defense block, but overall being able to rotate quickly on the perimeter is probably just as useful.
Rodions Kurucs looks like he's getting a bit stronger and playing a bit bigger. He could be available outside the top 15 picks. I thought he could be in play for the Jazz last year at #24.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YWznRbrVQ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YWznRbrVQ8
I'd like to see the Jazz acquire another pick in this draft and draft two forwards/wings, one young player to replace Sefalosha and another to potentially replace Jerebko.
BTW, trading Enes Kanter for Ricky Rubio (OKC '18 pick) looks like a pretty good move.
BTW, trading Enes Kanter for Ricky Rubio (OKC '18 pick) looks like a pretty good move.
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he is interesting but read once taht he is a little injury prone. With a knee injury already. Will need to do more research
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You are like me I would always love to have more picks.
Knew it two weeks before it broke.
Wasn't as quiet as people think.
Yes.. loving it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9hN14xMQE
Likely finds his way into the lottery.
Likely finds his way into the lottery.
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The problem with Knox is that he doesnt take the game seriously enough. He could dominate every time and he coasts.
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He's young and a bit immature. See if he matures this year at UK.
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http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/20965241/how-kentucky-top-players-compare-nba-players-2018-draft
Insider article so I will only post a few parts
P.J. Washington may have been the biggest star of the Kentucky combine in terms of numbers alone. He actually measured slightly shorter without shoes (6-foot-6 barefoot) than he did in previous settings, but he compensates for that and then some with a gigantic 7-foot-3 wingspan. He also appears to be in good shape at 9.7 percent body fat while weighing 234 pounds, a few pounds less than he did in June. While Washington isn't really known as a high flyer, he actually bested Diallo in the standing vertical at 35.5 inches (ranking in the 98th percentile historically), while his 43-inch max vertical ranks in the 99th percentile historically. Washington's top three physical comps in our historical database are pretty flattering: Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green and Carmelo Anthony. Taking into account his athletic testing results brings up the name Rudy Gay as his top comp.
Kevin Knox appeared to have a good summer in the weight room, measuring 9 pounds heavier than he did in June. His 7-foot wingspan and 9-foot standing reach will allow him to play the power forward position with ease as his body fills out. He also tested the second-best lane agility and fourth-best shuttle run times of the group, both of which compare favorably historically among his peers. Knox's measurements are similar to those of Luol Deng when the Duke product was going into the draft and are very close to those of Sam Dekker and Jonas Jerebko as well, although those two were three years older when measured.
Jarred Vanderbilt is injured and not participating at the combine, but his measurements and athletic testing results were presented regardless, having likely been collected prior to his injury. Vanderbilt has added 5 pounds to his frame (218 pounds) and has elite length (7-foot-1 wingspan) and reach (9 feet) for his position. His 34-inch no-step vertical ranks in the 97th percentile in our database, while his 39.5-inch max vertical is in the 94th percentile. He also posted the best lane agility time of the group, a figure that ranks in the 97th percentile historically. Aaron Gordon, Larry Nance and Tyus Thomas are his top three closest physical comps, according to our database when accounting for athletic testing.
Insider article so I will only post a few parts
P.J. Washington may have been the biggest star of the Kentucky combine in terms of numbers alone. He actually measured slightly shorter without shoes (6-foot-6 barefoot) than he did in previous settings, but he compensates for that and then some with a gigantic 7-foot-3 wingspan. He also appears to be in good shape at 9.7 percent body fat while weighing 234 pounds, a few pounds less than he did in June. While Washington isn't really known as a high flyer, he actually bested Diallo in the standing vertical at 35.5 inches (ranking in the 98th percentile historically), while his 43-inch max vertical ranks in the 99th percentile historically. Washington's top three physical comps in our historical database are pretty flattering: Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green and Carmelo Anthony. Taking into account his athletic testing results brings up the name Rudy Gay as his top comp.
Kevin Knox appeared to have a good summer in the weight room, measuring 9 pounds heavier than he did in June. His 7-foot wingspan and 9-foot standing reach will allow him to play the power forward position with ease as his body fills out. He also tested the second-best lane agility and fourth-best shuttle run times of the group, both of which compare favorably historically among his peers. Knox's measurements are similar to those of Luol Deng when the Duke product was going into the draft and are very close to those of Sam Dekker and Jonas Jerebko as well, although those two were three years older when measured.
Jarred Vanderbilt is injured and not participating at the combine, but his measurements and athletic testing results were presented regardless, having likely been collected prior to his injury. Vanderbilt has added 5 pounds to his frame (218 pounds) and has elite length (7-foot-1 wingspan) and reach (9 feet) for his position. His 34-inch no-step vertical ranks in the 97th percentile in our database, while his 39.5-inch max vertical is in the 94th percentile. He also posted the best lane agility time of the group, a figure that ranks in the 97th percentile historically. Aaron Gordon, Larry Nance and Tyus Thomas are his top three closest physical comps, according to our database when accounting for athletic testing.
I'll add Hamidou Diallo. I haven't been following PJ Washington, but he's another that should be on our radar. Some of these guys are really prototypical NBA athletes. It's just a question of whether their skills and motor will grow to match their physical profile.
Hamidou Diallo has added 4 pounds to his frame since the NBA draft combine in May and measured a half-inch taller (6-foot-5 ½) and three-quarters of an inch longer (7-foot-¼ wingspan) than he did in the past. His 44.5-inch vertical leap is identical from the NBA combine and remains the third-highest figure in our database's history. Diallo isn't just a freak leaper; he's also extremely fast. His 3.11 three-quarter court sprint time was the best of the group, and he also posted the best shuttle time among Kentucky players. Diallo's top physical comps in our historical database are Nick Young, MarShon Brooks and KJ McDaniels. Taking into account just his athletic testing results, Diallo compares favorably with the numbers posted by Zach LaVine at the 2014 NBA combine, besting him in most categories while weighing 20 pounds heavier at the same age.
Hamidou Diallo has added 4 pounds to his frame since the NBA draft combine in May and measured a half-inch taller (6-foot-5 ½) and three-quarters of an inch longer (7-foot-¼ wingspan) than he did in the past. His 44.5-inch vertical leap is identical from the NBA combine and remains the third-highest figure in our database's history. Diallo isn't just a freak leaper; he's also extremely fast. His 3.11 three-quarter court sprint time was the best of the group, and he also posted the best shuttle time among Kentucky players. Diallo's top physical comps in our historical database are Nick Young, MarShon Brooks and KJ McDaniels. Taking into account just his athletic testing results, Diallo compares favorably with the numbers posted by Zach LaVine at the 2014 NBA combine, besting him in most categories while weighing 20 pounds heavier at the same age.
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I didnt add diallo because the dude can't shoot. I like Washington
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was a little disappointed in his measurements was hoping he was a little taller but has a great wingspan. The guy also plays 24/7. He doesnt take plays off