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Jazz give promise to Jordan Adams at #23?

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Aran Smith of nbadraft.net just uploaded a 2014 Extended Mock Draft 7.0 today, he is the owner of the site, not sure what his credibility is, but this is news none the less. https://www.nbadraft.net/2014-extended-mock-draft-70

5. Utah Jazz - Noah Vonleh

Vonleh is a player who will likely need a few seasons before things fully click. He made a surprisingly quick transition to the college level, but remains raw in terms of skill level. He lacks much in the way of post moves. He shows some solid instincts around the basket and has learned how to use his size and length to his advantage. His rebounding has turned into a real weapon. He's a bright, coachable kid who works hard and showed steady improvement as the season progressed. While Vonleh lacks the offensive polish and explosiveness of Julius Randle, he may have more upside due to his length. With a 7-foot-4 wingspan, Vonleh is well liked due to his length, upside and desire to improve.

23. Utah Jazz - Jordan Adams

{PROMISE} Adams to Utah appears to be another promise here at 23 according to sources. The Jazz have been enamored with Adams scoring ability since very early in the process. Adams struggled in the combine testing with painfully low athleticism numbers, but has good length and strong all around skills. He's a dead eye shooter that cannot be left open and has been doing well in individual match ups in front of teams. He stands a good chance of grabbing one of the last 10 spots in the first round.
 
Utah promise. Jordan Adams @ 23

Tweet from @NBADraftNet
ATL promise with Saric at 15. UTAH promise with Adams at 23.
https://www.nbadraft.net/2014-extended-mock-draft-70

Here is what's said.
{PROMISE} Adams to Utah appears to be another promise here at 23 according to sources. The Jazz have been enamored with Adams scoring ability since very early in the process. Adams struggled in the combine testing with painfully low athleticism numbers, but has good length and strong all around skills. He's a dead eye shooter that cannot be left open and has been doing well in individual match ups in front of teams. He stands a good chance of grabbing one of the last 10 spots in the first round. NBA Comparison: Anthony Morrow
 
Tweet from @NBADraftNet
ATL promise with Saric at 15. UTAH promise with Adams at 23.
https://www.nbadraft.net/2014-extended-mock-draft-70

Here is what's said.
{PROMISE} Adams to Utah appears to be another promise here at 23 according to sources. The Jazz have been enamored with Adams scoring ability since very early in the process. Adams struggled in the combine testing with painfully low athleticism numbers, but has good length and strong all around skills. He's a dead eye shooter that cannot be left open and has been doing well in individual match ups in front of teams. He stands a good chance of grabbing one of the last 10 spots in the first round. NBA Comparison: Anthony Morrow

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And why wouldn't we, as a franchise, get the least athletic SG in the draft, I ask?

#2k
 
Adams is a poor man's Harden, which is actually good value at 23. I might like Hairston better though.
 
And why wouldn't we, as a franchise, get the least athletic SG in the draft, I ask?

#2k
Because we already have one of the most athletic in Burks. As Sloan once said, we have plenty of shooting guards, but what we need is a "making" guard. Korver wasn't exactly the most athletic, but he was a great 6th man. Just curious, but what is the point of "promising?" I can see it if a guy is thinking about withdrawing from the draft (like CJ Miles...we gave him a promise). But why would a team make a promise otherwise?
 
Because we already have one of the most athletic in Burks. As Sloan once said, we have plenty of shooting guards, but what we need is a "making" guard. Korver wasn't exactly the most athletic, but he was a great 6th man. Just curious, but what is the point of "promising?" I can see it if a guy is thinking about withdrawing from the draft (like CJ Miles...we gave him a promise). But why would a team make a promise otherwise?

Korver was not a great 6th man imo.
 
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