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Carbon13 said:
Saw earlier that Devin Booker has a short wingspan. I like Devin Booker's game a lot but his short arms makes me nervous about his potential on the defensive end. I believe length is almost a prerequisite to be a great defender. Here's a list of some of the top 3 and D guys wingspans:

Klay Thompson 6' 9"
Danny Green 6' 10"
Kyle Korver 6' 9.5"
Wes Matthews 6' 8.25"
Paul George 6' 11.25"
Kawhi Leonard 7' 3"
Andre Iguodala 6' 11"

Stanley Johnson 6' 11", D'Angelo Russell 6' 8", Justise Winslow 6' 10", and Oubre 7' 1" all make the requisite length, but Booker falls well short at 6' 6" wingspan.

I hate to reduce a player effectiveness based only on length but I think you could make a very good argument that length matters a lot on the D side of the 3 and D player.
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It also means he could struggle to get his shot off in the NBA. Hayward was able to get past it by bulking up and bullying people, Booker looks like he has the frame and athleticism to do the same.
 
fishonjazz said:
Does not look remotely in the same league as westbrook athletically imo
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He is obviously smaller than Westbrook, which is what I think QSH and you are judging him on. If you want to use stats, can go there to, Gordon's finishing % at the rim in LA is superior to Westbrooks, he got paid a max contract for it.
 
Jazz4ever said:
He is obviously smaller than Westbrook, which is what I think QSH and you are judging him on. If you want to use stats, can go there to, Gordon's finishing % at the rim in LA is superior to Westbrooks, he got paid a max contract for it.
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It just seems to me that westbrook gets up off the floor alot quicker (explosiveness) gets the ball way up above the rim (gordon seems to barely be able to get the ball over the rim) and leaves from farther away (more hangtime)

Westbrook looks alot faster to me too
 
In all honesty, I don't think that the Jazz are going to be anywhere close to D'Russ. Starting Exum was supposed to be a tank move because of his struggles and inexperience, but it seems to have energized everyone. Even guys who were struggling to fit in and find their roles like Kanter and Burke have looked much, much better these past few games. Jazz are going to have to get very, very lucky in the lotto or trade up to get an impact player.
 
Also, has anyone brought up Justin Anderson?

Best player on the best defensive team who shoots 54% from deep. If there is anyone who is "3&D" in this draft, it would be him, no?
 
Jazz4ever said:
You obviously don't remember what Eric Gordon looked like early in his career (too young?), he threw down on anyone, including one handed lobs in flight regularly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFzpsbL_NKU
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You are so ridiculously far off it's not worth discussing any more tbh.
 
Cy said:
Also, has anyone brought up Justin Anderson?

Best player on the best defensive team who shoots 54% from deep. If there is anyone who is "3&D" in this draft, it would be him, no?
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I have multiple times. I forget, do we have multiple firsts this year? A haul of Russell early with Anderson later (we would likely have to move up some to get him) could really round out our core. I'd still love some 32ish year old vet for a presence and such but otherwise, that's one hell of a ****ing squad.

Exum-Burke
Russell-Burks
Hayward-Anderson-Hood
Favors-Booker
Gobert-Kanter

Or something like that.
 
Westbrook is just ultra ****ing aggressive. Makes him seem even more athletic than he already is. I would say Westbrook is the most athletic player in the league actually.
 
Squarely on the D'Angelo Russell bandwagon, but I agree, we won't be in position to draft him. Won't last past 5.

Man - he is good. Does it all. With Exum playing well and Burks in the fold long-term, a PG/SG type isn't a need necessarily. But IMO we still go BPA every time in the lottery and let the chips fall where they may.
 
QuinSnydersHair said:
You are so ridiculously far off it's not worth discussing any more tbh.
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Even fatbrey would consider westbrook an elite level athlete.
Fatbrey would lol at the thought of eric Gordon ever being considered on that level.

Where is fatbrey when you need him?
 
OT: So strange to have UK get a commitment (about 15 minutes ago) from a guy I know nothing about.

From the land of One Love.

Just two weeks ago, power forward Tai Wynyard made the long trip from New Zealand to take official visits to Kentucky, Texas and Villanova. Sunday, he informed Rivals.com that he has committed to Kentucky.



Tai Wynyard committed to Kentucky on Sunday.
A 6-foot-9 power forward who has made a name for himself at Rangitoto College in Auckland New Zealand, Wynyard told Rivals.com that John Calipari and his staff delivered a message to him that resonated during his official visit.

"They said they were going to push me hard and that's what I want," Wynyard told Rivals.com. "So that's why I thought it was the right fit."

Big and strong, Wynyard is regarded as having good touch and the ability to finish with either hand near the rim. His exposure to American scouts has been fairly limited but he was brought to the attention of Kentucky by former college coach George Raveling who saw him play at a Nike camp in Asia.

As things stand, Wynyard is considered a member of the class of 2016 where he is Kentucky's first commitment. However, there is a chance that Wynyard could arrive in Lexington sooner, he just isn't yet sure what the plan is going to be moving forward.

"No clue," said Wynyard when asked about when he expects to arrive at Kentucky. "Possibly December this year or next year, I seriously have no clue."
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