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Jazz will draft Chris Singleton at #12 if he is available

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Ken Berger
Singleton would be the pick for Utah at No. 12 if he’s still there, sources say.
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Maybe he is not available though...

Ken Berger
The Bobcats are said to be all over Chris Singleton with the ninth pick, but would take Marcus Morris if they’re stuck.
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Jazz draft looks like it will be Knight/Singleton unless the Bobcats take Singleton at #9 (hopefully).

If the Bobcats do indeed go ahead and take Singleton at #9, my best guess on who the Jazz would draft at #12 is Jonas Valanciunas or Donatas Motiejunas. On draft night I hope the Jazz will come out with Knight/Valanciunas, Knight/Motiejunas, but if they do come out with Knight/Singleton I wouldn't be too upset, just think he wouldn't be BPA there.
 
I heard KOC on the radio today say something like, "We don't want to draft someone that can put up big numbers now for a few years and miss on someone that can develop in a few years and put up big numbers for many years." I instantly thought, "Jimmer got Jimmered."
 
Archie Moses said:
I heard KOC on the radio today say something like, "We don't want to draft someone that can put up big numbers now for a few years and miss on someone that can develop in a few years and put up big numbers for many years." I instantly thought, "Jimmer got Jimmered."
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Is that interview available somewhere?
 
I was pretty high on singleton, but cooled a bit on him. I really hope that either jv or bb are there. I dont think koc passes on either.
 
I was listening to 1320 online today. Not sure if thats powerhouse, but anyone else hear them talking about rumors on espn about us moving to two? They mentioned it several times, but I was unable to find the article.
 
Singleton is a definite possibility. They spoke very well of him after the workout. From the Deseret News:

The 20-year-old thought he struggled. ("Everybody has their off days," he said.)Corbin thought he showed potential. ("I think his offense is capable of getting better and capable of being able to get him on the floor now, and he will get better as time goes on.")
Perrin was impressed. ("We weren't sure about his shooting because his shooting percentage in college — it wasn't bad, but it wasn't outstanding. But he shot it well.")


I think that bodes fairly well for taking him 12. And he sounds like a guy who just wants to work hard and get better. Not bad for someone already considered to be an elite defender. With Jefferson, Hayward, Millsap, and Harris (or Knight), that's plenty of offense. Singleton can concentrate in playing tough "d" and cutting to the hoop on offense. You know, kind of like we hoped AK would do, before he started to cry about not getting enough touches.



I'd be thrilled with a Knight/Singleton draft. I've been on that bandwagon for several weeks now. Love Jimmer, but I think his potential is backup PG and shooting specialist. Maybe he has an outside chance to start with a team like New York or Phoenix. However, I think Knight and Singleton can both develop into quality starters. Good thing is that we don't need them to start right away. Knight eases in behind Harris and Utah picks up CJ's option for another year.
 
There is just no way the jazz would make a guarantee at a spot like 12, especially in this draft. That would mean the jazz would think that singleton is the 4th best player in the draft, and that allmthe players projected to go in front of him, despite whether they fall or not are inferior players.
 
BOX said:
was pretty high on singleton, but cooled a bit on him. I really hope that either jv or bb are there. I dont think koc passes on either.
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Don't look now but we agree on something.



BOX said:
I was listening to 1320 online today. Not sure if thats powerhouse, but anyone else hear them talking about rumors on espn about us moving to two? They mentioned it several times, but I was unable to find the article.
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Multiple stations mentioned it I think. Talk of trading a player like Millsap or Harris for the 2. So Jazz would gain the 2nd pick AND keep the 3rd pick, but it would cost them Millsap.
 
Jimmy Butler > Chris Singleton

I posted this in another thread but then this one got started and it goes better here. I'm here to kill some of the buzz.

This is an exerpt from an article at DX:

https://www.draftexpress.com/article/...ward-Crop-3762
Chris Singleton is known as one of the best defenders in this draft class, but his offensive efficiency of .86 PPP leaves a lot to be desired, as it ranks 2nd worst in this group after Chris Wright.

Singleton's mediocre ball-handling skills seem to be the main culprit here. He turns the ball over at a fairly high rate, (14.2% of possessions), which ranks him 6th in this group.

He gets out in transition more than any prospect at 3 possessions per game, but ranks dead last in scoring efficiency in this category, at a dreadful .905 PPP.

Singelton would be well served cutting out the 1.5 pull-up jumpers he shoots every game at the next level, as he only makes 29% of these attempts.

In catch and shoot situations he's far more effective, making 43% of his attempts at 1.28 points per shot, the 4th best in this group.

Looking through the rest of this class of forwards, a few things stand out. First is how well Jimmy Butler seems to rank in virtually every category, starting with overall offensive efficiency (6th), and continuing with turnover rate (2nd best), free throw rate (2nd) and transition scoring (2nd). If he can improve his ability to make shots with his feet set (13th, 36% FG) he will likely carve out a long career for himself considering how staunch of a defender he is.
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Haven't killed it for me, Bentley. Singleton has an elite skill: defense. Pair him with scorers like Harris, Jefferson and Millsap and all he needs to do is concentrate on defense and cut to the hoop and clean up the garbage on offense. I remember a certain 2nd-round pick of the Jazz who couldn't shoot outside of 6-8 ft. when he was drafted. He wasn't a great defender, but he was an elite rebounder. And he relentlessly worked on his shooting. I think Singleton can certainly develop a mid-range jumper. It's not that tough unless you have a permanently bent elbow and your ball rotation will never be right.

The Jazz needs to upgrade defensively. Favors and Singleton would be a terrific set of defensive-minded forwards. Their effort and attitude could spread.
 
The Jazz needs to upgrade defensively. Favors and Singleton would be a terrific set of defensive-minded forwards. Their effort and attitude could spread.
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This is going to be needed too with AK likely on the way out.

They'd be a great size/speed combo as well. Singleton is fast. If Knight is the early target that's an awful lot of speed for a team not traditionally known for athleticism.
 
I think we need to be careful here. I used to really like Singleton. But I worry if his lack of offense will be a liability.

Anyone remember Kirk Snyder, AK, or Ronnie Brewer?

Next year's draft is full of wings that play both defense and can score offensively. Why not wait until next year to get ourselves the wing we want? Instead of someone who might be a good defender but already would be a liability on offense?

Perhaps his size and athletic ability are too much for us to pass on? Perhaps he has the toughness that Brewer and AK lacked? Perhaps he can develop a good offensive game? Perhaps he's a better spot up shooter than we think?

Last I checked, the Jazz sucked from anything other than a dunk or a Millsap jumper.

Singleton may turn out to be a good player. But I remember the exact same things being said about Ronnie Brewer folks... And we all know how that turned out...

Is Singleton really the best prospect at 12? Perhaps? Perhaps not...
 
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Ronnie brewer was a legit NBA starter with elite athleticism, and had it no been for his injury my guess is he'd still be starting.

If the jazz can get a 3-5 year starting 2 guard at 12 in this draft they have to be thrilled, and it would be a phenomenal pick.
 
I don't think you can field a competitive playoff team without at least a couple great individual defenders. Tony Allen comes to mind. I'd rather have him than Korver, just to make an extreme comparison.

Anyways Singleton doesn't necessarily mean no wings next year. We gotta replace AK, CJ, and Bell at some point. Right?
 
Singleton would replace AK. Same type of player, great defense, limited on offense. Singleton focuses on position defense, while AK focuses on shot blocking. Jazz don't really improve losing AK and adding Singleton. Like replacing Boozer with Jefferson. Lateral move.

At #12, Singleton will be about the best the Jazz can do in terms of adding a frontcourt player.
 
Ronnie B was the best athlete in that draft and found his way in the jazz offense using his athleticism to the max. Singleton is a good athlete but I certainly wouldn't put him anywhere Brewer's league....I just don't feel like Singleton is a good fit at #12. I think there is some bust potential because while he is exciting defensively, will he be a elite defender? i doubt it, and we know his offensive game is really lacking.... Better to just try and Re-sign AK for cheap.
 
bat said:
Ronnie brewer was a legit NBA starter with elite athleticism, and had it no been for his injury my guess is he'd still be starting.
If the jazz can get a 3-5 year starting 2 guard at 12 in this draft they have to be thrilled, and it would be a phenomenal pick.
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Ronnie B was the best athlete in that draft and found his way in the jazz offense using his athleticism to the max. Singleton is a good athlete but I certainly wouldn't put him anywhere Brewer's league....
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Agree - Ronnie Brewer shot 56%, 51%, and 49% as a starter for Utah while averaging 12-13 ppg. That's extremely difficult to do - whether you're a bad shooter or not.

My concern with Singleton is it's tough to project how great a defender he'll by year 2, because in the NBA it often takes awhile as players gain experience/reputation/savvy (like a Tony Allen and James Posey).
 
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