Following potential 2012 draftees

[Hantlers]

You're a lot shorter/younger than I thought you would be.


In regards to your question a couple pages ago, I'm trying to make it out there. You know I'll give you a PM when I do.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

You're a lot shorter/younger than I thought you would be.


In regards to your question a couple pages ago, I'm trying to make it out there. You know I'll give you a PM when I do.

What Hantlers was thinking

 

[Bodhi]

No one gets more than one guess which one is me .. the after church get together (I did wear a suit to church).

I could totally dunk on you......

 

[BluesRocker]

So who would go to the lottery drawing for the GS pick. A Utah representative or a GS one?

If say the pick lands on 7 or 8

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

So who would go to the lottery drawing for the GS pick. A Utah representative or a GS one?

If say the pick lands on 7 or 8

Well, both, since the Jazz and Warriors are both in the lottery.

 

[Dr. Jones]

What Hantlers was thinking

That's funny ..

 

[Dr. Jones]

I could totally dunk on you......

Most could .. I was not dealt a hand that included dunkability.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Get buckets.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Seriously, we live in a country where people buy fried chicken by the bucket. Think about that for a moment.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Seriously, we live in a country where people buy fried chicken by the bucket. Think about that for a moment.

How else do you propose transporting a family size portion of fried chicken?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Depends on the family I guess, but 15 or 20 pieces of fried chicken in a bucket just seems both unattractive and rather gluttonous to me.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I think that's all fair. While I think Miller is more athletic than he's showing (due to injury) he's still not all that athletic...all you have to do is go back and watch his high school highlights to see that. I'd take PJ3 over Miller, as well, at this point. Like you said, he has a higher ceiling, and is probably less of risk (though still risky).

Not totally sure where I stand on the Jones vs Jones debate...I'll have to think about it a lot more. I think it's closer than most will admit.

If Quincy Miller busts, he's basically Boris Diaw. He should be much better than that, but he might be well served to transfer to another school and play another year of college ball.

 

[Bodhi]

If Quincy Miller busts, he's basically Boris Diaw. He should be much better than that, but he might be well served to transfer to another school and play another year of college ball.

He'd have to sit out a year or transfer to a lesser division. I doubt he'd want to do either.

 

[orangello]

Catchall mentioned in today's game thread that the Jazz still lack a player that can take over the game. I can only see a few players from this draft that "could" have that ability. I would say that MKG, Robinson and Rivers are the only players that can take over a game for about a 5 minute stretch. MKG and Robinson will not be around when the Jazz draft so it leaves an obvious choice, Rivers. Like it or not he has that "it" factor that you love on a player that is on your team or you would personally stab him yourself if he plays for the opposing team (Maybe that is taking it too far).

I like Lillard, I like Marshall but the Jazz don't need to have a traditional PG in order to get to the next level. They need someone who is fearless, wanting to take the tough shot and has a desire that is contagious to the rest of the team. Who best fits that description in this upcoming draft?

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Is there a chance that Beal will fall to us with the 8th or 9th pick or is that out of the Question. I have this weird feeling we are going to draft Sullinger. I don't know why, just seems like a jazz type of pick.

 

[Dr. Jones]

He'd have to sit out a year or transfer to a lesser division. I doubt he'd want to do either.

Agreed. He should declare and work his *** off to reach his potential .. hoping for a great coach.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Is there a chance that Beal will fall to us with the 8th or 9th pick or is that out of the Question. I have this weird feeling we are going to draft Sullinger. I don't know why, just seems like a jazz type of pick.

Beal could, sure. Sullinger does seem like a Jazz pick .. ugh.

 

[bluenote]

Out of the range we are looking at 8-14 - who would you say has the most leadership potential? Or the best mix of bball ability and leadership? Seems what this team is lacking. The guy that can rally the team and lead the way every game.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Cy: I am NOT relishing, promise, but heard about RHood .. that sucks.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Catchall mentioned in today's game thread that the Jazz still lack a player that can take over the game. I can only see a few players from this draft that "could" have that ability. I would say that MKG, Robinson and Rivers are the only players that can take over a game for about a 5 minute stretch. MKG and Robinson will not be around when the Jazz draft so it leaves an obvious choice, Rivers. Like it or not he has that "it" factor that you love on a player that is on your team or you would personally stab him yourself if he plays for the opposing team (Maybe that is taking it too far).

I like Lillard, I like Marshall but the Jazz don't need to have a traditional PG in order to get to the next level. They need someone who is fearless, wanting to take the tough shot and has a desire that is contagious to the rest of the team. Who best fits that description in this upcoming draft?

Usually it's a superior athlete who is mentally tough who takes over games. I think Lillard has potential from the PG spot though. PJIII also has the potential to develop a few moves that are basically unguardable--like a jump hook in the lane or a jumper from the foul line a la Dirk. As for an athlete who can get in the lane, that would have to be Alec Burks.