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Golfman said:
They interviewed Kanter today and asked where he wants to go.

He said Washington, Cleveland, or Minnesota.

Thanks for leaving Utah out you d-bag.
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come on man, maybe he feels sure that utah wouldn't pick him because they have many players on pf/center postions...
 
Golfman said:
They interviewed Kanter today and asked where he wants to go.

He said Washington, Cleveland, or Minnesota.

Thanks for leaving Utah out you d-bag.
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Well these were the original top 3 out of 4 worst teams (excluding Toronto). So I wonder if he was basing this answer upon the pre draft lottery positions. Not to many players want to play in Toronto.
 
According to ESPN's Chad Ford, Enes Kanter impressed general manager's at the combine with his impressive athleticism.He was reportedly more athletic than many expected him to be, and Ford goes on to say that fellow first-round prospects Kenneth Farried and Marshon Brooks looked good too. As for Kanter, this report should only add fuel to the fire that he's a serious candidate to be selected in the second overall slot. May 19, 2:38 PM
 
margodydek said:
Margo's draft board:


1. Kyrie Irving 6’2” PG - Duke – still think he’s the best option at #1. I’d still keep D. Harris and possibly move him at the end of the year, or possibly the trade deadline. Future Comparison: CP3
2. Derrick Williams 6’8” SF/PF – Arizona – Love this guy. Blake Griffin lite. I’d trim him down and have him play exclusively at the 3 which would allow us to have a huge starting five with Hayward 6’8 – 6’9” starting at the 2. BTW I think our biggest needs are a future PG and an athletic SF, that’s why you see Irving and Williams as my first two on the board. Future Comparison: Blake Griffin/Paul Pierce/Michael J. Fox
3. Enes Kanter 6’10/11” PF/C – Turkey – This is where my draft board basically turns into a cluster****. I wouldn’t be upset seeing my #4 here as well, and Kanter doesn’t necessarily fill a need for the Jazz, but I do think he’s going to be really good. I basically see him as a “future” rich man’s Big Al. He can basically do everything Big Al does (minus the blocks), but he’s got deeper range, can pass, and can actually put the ball on the floor. He would definitely create a log jam in the frontcourt, but I’d have confidence that KOC would then be able to move Millsap or Al for something. Plus, from what I’ve seen the guy’s face is the size of a snow shovel, and face/head size is something a lot of scouts look at. And what’s not to like about a guy who’s first name rhymes with a male reproductive organ? Future Comparison: Pau/Kevin Love/Boozer/Those huge heads on Easter Island
4. Brandon Knight 6’4” PG - Kentucky – I’m really back and forth on Kanter and Knight. I think Knight’s going to be really good in the NBA. Probably be a less quick Westbrook with a better shot. Future Comparison: Russell Westbrook
5. Bismack Biyombo 6’9” PF/C – Congo – I’m very hesitant to put him this high. I’ve loved what I’ve seen from him in highlights and I do think he can be perhaps even be better than Big Ben (not Roethlisberger). Having said that, it seems like there’s always these bigs that get a bunch of hype just before the draft just because their big, and long (see Thabeet, Hasheem). My draft strategy would almost always be to draft basketball players instead of athletes. I guess if KOC really wants to swing for the fences he’d bring in the Smack who could either turn out to be the defensive minded big we’ve needed for years, or he could be getting 6 pts, 6 reb, and 2 blocks per game down in Orem for a few years. Future Comparison: Best Case – Ben Wallace/Serge Ibaka/The guy from Air up There starring Kevin Bacon, Worst Case: Saer Sene
6. Kemba Walker 4’11” PG - UCONN – I don’t see him being a good fit for the Jazz, but at this point he may be the BPA. Future Comparison: Jason Terry/Ben Gordon/Willow
7. Jonas Valancioasdlfaj;sdfj 6’11” C – Lithuania – This guy looks like he sucks, but the so called draft experts have him.
top 5 in all their mocks so I feel compelled to put him here. Kosta Koufos 2.0. Future Comparison: Billy Crystal’s friend in My Giant
8. Donatas Motiejalsdkfj;asd 7’0” C – Lithuania – I’d much rather have this guy than Jonas. 7’ lefty that can stroke it from deep. He’s an athletic Memo. He’d kill it better than Memo did with his pick and pops. Doesn’t look like he really plays a ton of D, but it’s tough to get a big that can shoot deep and play D which are two of the Jazz’s biggest weaknesses. We would at least be addressing one of those issues with Donatas. Future Comparison: Andrea Bargnani
9. Kawhi Leonard 6’8” SF – SDSU – Jazz play like a bunch of ******* (another word for kittens) most the time. Kawhi would add toughness that we need. If he were a better outside shooter I’d probably have him at #5. Future Comparison: Gerald Wallace/Shawn Marion
10. Jimmer 6’2” PG/SG/SF/PF/C – He’s the Jimmer. Future Comparison: Jesus
11. Burks – Athletic SG that can score. This would slide my boy Gordo to SF, which I would need to be talked into because I really like seeing him at SG. Having said that it would be nice to be able to get points from both our 2-3. Something we haven’t been able to do since Horny/BRuss. Future Comparison: Kevin Martin/Ronnie Brewer
12. Chris Singleton 6’9” SF – Florida St. – Probably the best perimeter defender in the draft. Reminds me a lot of Shane Battier/Tony Allen type players. I remember watching him in the tourney and thought he was the best player on the court during his games. Future Comparison: Ron Artest minus the crazy.
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Every once in awhile someone on this board reminds me why I keep coming back......thank you brother!
 
Catchall said:
He wants to go to Minnesota or Cleveland?
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believe me, this guy would love to play for every team as long as he gets his minutes. he doesn't have this bigest market, most money attitude. he loves basketball and it doesn't make a big difference for him where he plays. i know what kind of a character he has. he would take a little less, if he feels comfortable. he could played 2 years for a greek team and earned millions, but instead, he took zero dollars.
 
margodydek said:
Margo's draft board:


1. Kyrie Irving 6’2” PG - Duke – still think he’s the best option at #1. I’d still keep D. Harris and possibly move him at the end of the year, or possibly the trade deadline. Future Comparison: CP3
2. Derrick Williams 6’8” SF/PF – Arizona – Love this guy. Blake Griffin lite. I’d trim him down and have him play exclusively at the 3 which would allow us to have a huge starting five with Hayward 6’8 – 6’9” starting at the 2. BTW I think our biggest needs are a future PG and an athletic SF, that’s why you see Irving and Williams as my first two on the board. Future Comparison: Blake Griffin/Paul Pierce/Michael J. Fox
3. Enes Kanter 6’10/11” PF/C – Turkey – This is where my draft board basically turns into a cluster****. I wouldn’t be upset seeing my #4 here as well, and Kanter doesn’t necessarily fill a need for the Jazz, but I do think he’s going to be really good. I basically see him as a “future” rich man’s Big Al. He can basically do everything Big Al does (minus the blocks), but he’s got deeper range, can pass, and can actually put the ball on the floor. He would definitely create a log jam in the frontcourt, but I’d have confidence that KOC would then be able to move Millsap or Al for something. Plus, from what I’ve seen the guy’s face is the size of a snow shovel, and face/head size is something a lot of scouts look at. And what’s not to like about a guy who’s first name rhymes with a male reproductive organ? Future Comparison: Pau/Kevin Love/Boozer/Those huge heads on Easter Island
4. Brandon Knight 6’4” PG - Kentucky – I’m really back and forth on Kanter and Knight. I think Knight’s going to be really good in the NBA. Probably be a less quick Westbrook with a better shot. Future Comparison: Russell Westbrook
5. Bismack Biyombo 6’9” PF/C – Congo – I’m very hesitant to put him this high. I’ve loved what I’ve seen from him in highlights and I do think he can be perhaps even be better than Big Ben (not Roethlisberger). Having said that, it seems like there’s always these bigs that get a bunch of hype just before the draft just because their big, and long (see Thabeet, Hasheem). My draft strategy would almost always be to draft basketball players instead of athletes. I guess if KOC really wants to swing for the fences he’d bring in the Smack who could either turn out to be the defensive minded big we’ve needed for years, or he could be getting 6 pts, 6 reb, and 2 blocks per game down in Orem for a few years. Future Comparison: Best Case – Ben Wallace/Serge Ibaka/The guy from Air up There starring Kevin Bacon, Worst Case: Saer Sene
6. Kemba Walker 4’11” PG - UCONN – I don’t see him being a good fit for the Jazz, but at this point he may be the BPA. Future Comparison: Jason Terry/Ben Gordon/Willow
7. Jonas Valancioasdlfaj;sdfj 6’11” C – Lithuania – This guy looks like he sucks, but the so called draft experts have him.
top 5 in all their mocks so I feel compelled to put him here. Kosta Koufos 2.0. Future Comparison: Billy Crystal’s friend in My Giant
8. Donatas Motiejalsdkfj;asd 7’0” C – Lithuania – I’d much rather have this guy than Jonas. 7’ lefty that can stroke it from deep. He’s an athletic Memo. He’d kill it better than Memo did with his pick and pops. Doesn’t look like he really plays a ton of D, but it’s tough to get a big that can shoot deep and play D which are two of the Jazz’s biggest weaknesses. We would at least be addressing one of those issues with Donatas. Future Comparison: Andrea Bargnani
9. Kawhi Leonard 6’8” SF – SDSU – Jazz play like a bunch of ******* (another word for kittens) most the time. Kawhi would add toughness that we need. If he were a better outside shooter I’d probably have him at #5. Future Comparison: Gerald Wallace/Shawn Marion
10. Jimmer 6’2” PG/SG/SF/PF/C – He’s the Jimmer. Future Comparison: Jesus
11. Burks – Athletic SG that can score. This would slide my boy Gordo to SF, which I would need to be talked into because I really like seeing him at SG. Having said that it would be nice to be able to get points from both our 2-3. Something we haven’t been able to do since Horny/BRuss. Future Comparison: Kevin Martin/Ronnie Brewer
12. Chris Singleton 6’9” SF – Florida St. – Probably the best perimeter defender in the draft. Reminds me a lot of Shane Battier/Tony Allen type players. I remember watching him in the tourney and thought he was the best player on the court during his games. Future Comparison: Ron Artest minus the crazy.
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So funny. How do we pass on Jesus?
 
Summary of Kanter from today:

-'Enes Kanter, the headliner and highest rated player participating in the event, looked in great shape working out. Looks like he’s shed about 5 lb.s and moved very well running the floor. Not super athletic, but readily apparent conditioning has been an area of focus. Looked great making post moves and rebounding the ball as well.'

-He would be more athletic than advertised, impressing many people.

-He dunked the ball well and was ahead of the other players with his skillset. Took many jumpshots. Quick, runs well, but not an elite athlete, but still a solid athlete.

-Great body, great shape, more refined skillwise than other players, very smooth during the shooting drills.

-A legit top three pick, likely also to go as the second pick.
 
I'm cheering loudest for Kanter.... so that he goes 1 or 2 and Williams falls to us. That'd be rad. I know Minny apparently has some interest in trading down, but if Kanter-fever strikes them, he would fill a need.
 
I think Minny will get trade offers for the #2 pick from teams that want Kanter and other teams that want Williams. It may not be clear who goes #2 until the day of the draft.
 
If he continues to impress people I could see him going #2. I hope so, the pick of Derrick Williams would return relevance to my stupid username.
 
I'd be happy with either Kanter or Dwill2.
I'd still like to be a little more secure on Dwill2 at the 3 though.
 
Dwill_PwnasaurasRex said:
If he continues to impress people I could see him going #2. I hope so, the pick of Derrick Williams would return relevance to my stupid username.
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i'd rather get kanter and would resign kirilenko. then we could trade millsap / harris for two starting caliber guards. draft a wing as the 12th pick.
 
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