If not Flagg or Harper…

[David Hume]

OK, Jazz Fanz, the overwhelming majority of us want the number 1 pick and Cooper Flagg next June. But if we don’t get that pick, or the virtually consensus number 2, Dylan Harper, is there at least one more player who intrigues you? Post the player’s name and reason why.

 

[fishonjazz]

Ace Bailey would be next on the list.
After that is when it splinters

 

[David Hume]

Ace Bailey would be next on the list.
After that is when it splinters

I’m torn between Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe.

 

[fishonjazz]

I’m torn between Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe.

In that case go with size.
Ace averages 18 points, 7 rebounds and 1 and a half bocks. 6 foot 10.
More efficient than VJ as well.
VJ seems to be a fine player though.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Death

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Ace Bailey is arguably comparable as a prospect to Jayson Tatum at Duke. I think he's a top-3 guy with definite All Star potential. It's not my call, but I think the Jazz would take Ace.

After that, it becomes a debate between Edgecombe and Johnson, and I think most people would lean Edgecombe overall.

 

[David Hume]

Death

Death is a state when the temporary resistance to entropy ceases.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I still have Kas 3rd, but I'll admit if he isnt hitting his step back 3 he's not as exciting. We'll see where that lands by the end of the season.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I still have Kas 3rd, but I'll admit if he isnt hitting his step back 3 he's not as exciting. We'll see where that lands by the end of the season.

I'm closer to having him out of the top 6 than I am to having him in the top 5.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I'm closer to having him out of the top 6 than I am to having him in the top 5.

I'm pretty slow to move guys around my board, especially guys that I've seen a lot of film on. I might end up lower on him by the time of the draft, but I still love his game.

 

[Megadoo1]

Bailey heavily over VJ. Then, it’s a crap shoot.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

It's Ace Bailey and it's not even close. You run his name to the podium. Jazz frontcourt would be huge with Kessler 7' Markkanen 7' and a 6'10" Bailey. That is delicious.

 

[NAOS_pt2]

Bailey has made it to #3 on my board. I hate his tunnel vision, but you gotta be intrigued by his other attributes.

 

[Douchebag K]

A great big fat dose of misery

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

I’m starting to be a fan of Edgecomb. I’m not so sure he isn’t the second best player in the draft. If we slip to 4 I’ll be disappointed but hopeful. I believe in Edgecomb.

 

[bigmike]

Give me Ace all day long. Still go back and forth on him vs. Harper for #2. At this point I see three tiers:

Coop Dogg

Harper 2a
Bailey 2b

Everyone else. 4 is where it gets interesting.

 

[The Midnight]

I’m leaning Edgecombe over Ace at this moment.

I think he has SGA potential.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Fine with Ace or VJ. Then a lot of pressure on 2026

 

[NUMBERICA]

Wolf

 

[HermanG]

I'm leaning more towards Edgecombe right now. Consistently high motor and wants to play the right way. If we get Ace I wont complain at all but I also cant really see the "best player in a championship contender" in him like so many others do.

Brandon Ingram and MPJ were both highly rated prospects once upon a time and while injuries may have hurt their development they dont excuse MPJ for still not being able to facilitate at all, or BI playing low motor unserious basketball quite often. Thats not an issue of missing practice time or about setbacks that hurt their athleticism... its just who those guys are as ballers.