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[Jazz4ever]

I understand your enthusiasm and it is fine to be optimistic about our team players but lets be objective - that yet has to be seen. I am not sold yet on Hayward as he had just a few good games when nothing mattered at the end of the season... There are numerous rookies who had much better season then him last year. To call him one of the best is a huge stretch at this point. Same goes for Kanter, he has not shown anything yet. When I read articles after draft from numerous NBA scouts, writers, specialists and so on, I do not see many of them calling Kanter the best ( except Kentucky coach who is obviously biased). If you read Draftexpress - which is one of the best NBA talent evaluation website due to their extensive scouting all over the world you would know whom they consider the best.

Tell that to Kobe Bryant, who was trying to secure home court advantage until Hayward served him.

 

[sepanol]

Wow hind sight is 20/20 isn't it. You give 2 examples of players whose Carriers were derailed because of injuries. None of us have any Idea how good Lopez could have been if he hadn't blow out his knee and was never able to get back to were he was before. And again Boozer was a guy that all 30 GM's passed on because there were questions about him. He was a risky pick so no one wanted to give him a guarenteed contract. But no its all about looking back and seeing who we missed not who was there at the time. Next you are going to tell be how bad a pick Chicago made by selecting Jay Williams with the #2 pick when he had an accedent that he was unable to get better from. Must just have been a terrible pick. That GM should have been fired on the spot.
Get a clue about how life really works. Injuries happen.

If Boozer didnt play with Deron, he wouldnt be as half of what he is right now. He just owes a big thanks to Sloan system for getting an astronomical contract from chicago

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I think the Jazz can be considered slightly conservative drafters given their picks the last few years, especially with Sloan's influence. Part of the issue is that they like players who fit the system and fit the culture of the Jazz. If the player isn't a fit, it's harder to be successful. This probably explains picks like Hayward over Paul George, Borchardt over Boozer, Koufos over DeAndre Jordan, etc. But I think without Sloan here, the Jazz are more likely to draft based on all-around talent. I think the Jazz got a good player in Kanter in the top of an otherwise average or below-average draft. Kanter is a safe pick and a good pick who will fit in with the other players, not only because he's skilled and plays hard, but because he has a good attitude.

You have to hand it to KOC though for taking a team that needed to retool and bringing in players like Jefferson, Hayward, Burks, Kanter and Favors within a single year's time. Along with Harris, that's a whole new starting five. Plus, the Golden State draft pick could turn into something.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

If Boozer didnt play with Deron, he wouldnt be as half of what he is right now. He just owes a big thanks to Sloan system for getting an astronomical contract from chicago

Yeah, he didn't often put up much for Chicago.

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

Regardless of who we're discussing here, one does not need to be an elite athlete to be an elite rebounder ... though I do believe one needs to be an elite athlete to be a great shot-blocker.

Two words: Mark Eaton
Edited because I just discovered I'm way late to this party, but that won't stop me from piling on.