Biyombo at #3... Why not?!

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Based on what? A scouting report by David Locke where he goes on to say that he's 22 or 23 (a rumor that's been obliterated months ago) and that he's just 6' 9"? And not based in any actual evidence besides what he just drops after watching one game?

Pretty much everyone who has seen him has said that, and it's easy to see if you watch actual game footage, which I have. Dx was tweeting about it this morning.

That's what it's based on.

 

[Qman]

I think we need to draft Kanter at 3 and use him to trade down and acquire Knight. I feel like we need to cross our fingers that Biyombo drops to 12 and if he doesnt have a deal in place to move up and get him.

I love Kanter but I'd rather have a Knight (great character, the type of guy who seems like he'd stay here long-term, leader, clutch shooter, young, high iq, hard worker, two time Gatorade POTY) and Biyombo (insane defensive presence alongside Favors, young, greater leader, high iq).

Are Biyombo and Favors raw on the offensive end, of course. But they're so young that it's not a concern at all. Especially for Favors who I think will develop. It's even less of an issue because we have a 20/10 guy in Jefferson and Millsap who can score 20 on any given night.

In short, we need to get Knight and Biyombo out of this draft. Then, I'd love if we've acquired a later pick via a trade or buying it, I'd love to get a 3...Parsons!!!

There even more question marks than in a normal draft this year. I much prefer to trade for future 1st round picks.

If Washington is willing I would love to do 3 for 6 and 18 swap.

Currently I like Valaciunas, Biyombo and Jimmer right now. I still like Derrick Williams but I think he will be gone. I am not a big Kanter fan. I still think Leonard will be a good NBA player.

I am go back on forth on Knight and Walker. I don't know how good they will be in the NBA. Knight has the tools but has so far to develop. Walker has size limitations.

I still like Marshon Brooks in the late first round.

If we kept 6, 12 and 18 I guess I would draft Biyombo/Valaciunas, Jimmer and Marshon Brooks.

 

[mdalby]

Well, I just don't think the Jazz are going to look seriously at Bismack Biyombo. KOC has a lot of flexibility right now to make some chess moves to get this franchise back on track. I don't think he is going to risk, at this crutial time, a pick on this player.

Bismack Biyombo had a workout for NBA execs today in Spain. The following are some of the tweets regarding the workout. Too many holes there.

Jonathan Givony: Measurements just handed out here at the EuroCamp. Bismack Biyombo 6-8 w/out shoes, 7-6 wingspan, 9-4 standing reach, 245 lbs, 4.2% body fat about 25 minutes ago

Frank Madden: Defensively I was surprised how clueless Biyombo looked defending P&R in Jan. Looked much better in April, def has good tools in that area. about 2 hours ago

Frank Madden: Just watched 2.5 games worth of Biyombo ACB games. Def an impact defender, but offensively it's like trying to extrapolate from 0. about 2 hours ago

Jonathan Givony: I got some pretty good video of Biyombo's workout in Treviso today. Uploading to youtube now. Will post later tonight. #EuroCamp 2 hours ago

Jonathan Givony: NBA exec: "People who liked Biyombo already won't change their opinion after this today. But those who were skeptical will be even more now" about 4 hours ago

Scott Howard-Cooper: Biyombo has no plans to work out for teams in the U.S. before draft. He is open to showings in Spain if teams ask. Some have inquired. about 5 hours ago

Jonathan Givony: Biyombo just shot more jumpers in this workout than he will in his entire career. And he missed most of them. Don't understand the strategy. about 5 hours ago

Scott Howard-Cooper: In a game here, Biyombo would light up the gym by flying around and overpowering players. In 1-on-0 drills, people see a lot of bad offense. about 5 hours ago

Jonathan Givony: I think Bismack Biyombo would have been better off playing one game of 5 on 5 to truly show the impact he can make. He's not a 1 on 0 type. about 5 hours ago

Jonathan Givony: Despite the bad hands, the lack of skills & general polish, you still can't teach the agility & explosiveness Bismack Biyombo's showing here about 5 hours ago

Scott Howard-Cooper: This individual workout is a bad idea. Biyombo is a stud athlete who blocks shots and rebounds. That comes out in games, not post drills. about 5 hours ago

Scott Howard-Cooper: Dibs on trademarking "Hack a 'Mack." Opponents will foul Bismack Biyombo every time he gets the ball. He is that bad from the line. about 5 hours ago

Jonathan Givony: Two minutes in and you can already tell that Bismack Biyombo is not a "workout guy". Looks very nervous, airballing layups.Really struggling 6 hours ago

Jonathan Givony: Bismack Biyombo workout. The entire NBA world is here. https://lockerz.com/s/109670892 about 6 hours ago

Chad Ford: I'm in Treviso, Italy this weekend for Adidas Eurocamp. Bismack Biyombo workout starts in about 45 min.

 

[Qman]

Jonathan Givony:Measurements just handed out here at the EuroCamp. Bismack Biyombo 6-8 w/out shoes, 7-6 wingspan, 9-4 standing reach, 245 lbs, 4.2% body fat about 43 minutes ago

Read more: https://hoopshype.com/twitter_media.html#ixzz1OzRTzvEz

That is Dwight Howard size.