Following potential 2012 draftees

[spycam1]

I know some of you are scared of drafting Lamb, but you can't deny that shooting is arguably our biggest need and Lamb could help a lot with that. I know, I know...he only shot like 34% from three this season, but I think that's more of a result of his bad decision making (he struggled being the #1 option, I think his decision making will be better as a pro). Anyway, take a look at this from DX:

73% of his shots in the half-court come on jumpers.

From DraftExpress.com https://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz1rIXKBEYM
https://www.draftexpress.com

With that said, Lamb was still a very efficient scorer inside the arc as a sophomore, able to use an array of floaters and smoothly pull up in mid-range, making things look easy at times. His 60% on 2-pointers this season was actually the highest of any shooting guard in our top 100.

From DraftExpress.com https://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz1rIXRt12i
https://www.draftexpress.com

He has his flaws, but I do think he's pretty good shooter. I think he could be a decent fit for us, for many of the same reasons that people would be ok with drafting Barnes.

 

[Hantlers]

I know some of you are scared of drafting Lamb, but you can't deny that shooting is arguably our biggest need and Lamb could help a lot with that. I know, I know...he only shot like 34% from three this season, but I think that's more of a result of his bad decision making (he struggled being the #1 option, I think his decision making will be better as a pro). Anyway, take a look at this from DX:





He has his flaws, but I do think he's pretty good shooter. I think he could be a decent fit for us, for many of the same reasons that people would be ok with drafting Barnes.

I agree with all of this. Lamb isn't going to be our #1, he'll have more of an opportunity for open shots and won't have all the pressure. It makes a difference.

 

[spycam1]

I agree with all of this. Lamb isn't going to be our #1, he'll have more of an opportunity for open shots and won't have all the pressure. It makes a difference.

It really does. And with his length and athleticism, he could also be great in the open court and on the defensive end.

 

[BENTLEY]

So defensively speaking, is Lamb > Barnes?
Athletically speaking, is Lamb > Barnes?

btw, I'm scared of Lamb too.
I'm less scared of Barnes but I dunno if I'm just still buying into his 5 min. ago hype.

 

[Jazz4ever]

Lamb just has a very high ceiling. His high usage rate did drop his efficiency, but he has all the tools to be an NBA star. He is a very young sophomore as well, still 19. Taking him does force Hayward into the SF spot almost full time though, which would work but is not ideal.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Lamb still scares me. I would take PJ3 over Lamb as of right now.

8 days a week.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Lamb is overrated. I take Barnes over Lamb ALL damn day. Lamb is not a great shooter, does not have great size .. or handles ..

I'll be nice and stop there. He will be lottery worthy .. steady staple for a team .. but he will not be elite anything.

 

[BluesRocker]

Lamb is overrated. I take Barnes over Lamb ALL damn day. Lamb is not a great shooter, does not have great size .. or handles ..

I'll be nice and stop there. He will be lottery worthy .. steady staple for a team .. but he will not be elite anything.

You just don't like him because you got your kentucky goggles on, and you seen one weird picture of him.

Where do you think he would have went in last years draft?

 

[orangello]

Lamb at #10 is pretty good value IMO.

And PJ3 at 9 or 10 is a steal.

 

[orangello]

8 days a week.

Thank you for speaking sense around here.

 

[Dr. Jones]

You just don't like him because you got your kentucky goggles on, and you seen one weird picture of him.

Where do you think he would have went in last years draft?

WTF difference does that make? I'm talking about THIS draft , the one he'll be in.

 

[spycam1]

For the record, I would take PJ3 over Lamb, as well. I don't think he'll be a star, but I do think he'll be a good complimentary piece.

 

[BluesRocker]

WTF difference does that make? I'm talking about THIS draft , the one he'll be in.

Dammmmmmmm!

That is not the response I expected from you. I thought you would be professional and answer the question. And not snap at me.

I thought you liked to answer these types of questions

 

[Dr. Jones]

Dammmmmmmm!

That is not the response I expected from you. I thought you would be professional and answer the question. And not snap at me.

I thought you liked to answer these types of questions

My bad, really. On guard too much ...

 

[Hantlers]

8 days a week.

'Tuck math.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Dammmmmmmm!

That is not the response I expected from you. I thought you would be professional and answer the question. And not snap at me.

I thought you liked to answer these types of questions

I think he forgot to take his Prozac, no wait he is at UK not BYU.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Grumble!

 

[ncoloradojazz]

I keep on forgetting how hard it is to actually get in the red on this site, and yet you seem to have mastered it. I wonder why....

Everything i said was right so prove otherwise or dont be a jackass. Most on this board cant handle the truth and i always speak the truth

 

[cowhide]

What is the over/under that this thread gets shut down because the Jazz won't have any first round picks?

 

[Dr. Jones]

What is the over/under that this thread gets shut down because the Jazz won't have any first round picks?

I'm not sure, but for me it just helps keep hope alive. I'm really not interested in watching another 10 years of early exits from the playoffs. I know some are of the opinion that makes me a fairweather fan .. perhaps it does, not for me to say .. but I want to at least BELIEVE we could be making deep runs/contending, one day.