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Dwill_PwnasaurasRex said:
Why do people bring up the without shoes measurment?
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Because its his real height? He either has some ridiculous made custom shoe or platforms in there. Wearing a shoe like that probably hurt his other athletic tests, as he couldnt even out jump the 300 lbs Cousins. Otherwise we would be seeing more players doing it.
 
candrew said:
Aldrich is even shorter than I thought - 6'9" without shoes.

I really think Aldrich is going to get overwhealmed in The NBA his rookie year - in time he may be able to change his game around a little bit and perhaps have a Nick Collison type career; but I think you can forget about him being a defensive force or a lane clogger in this league.
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candrew completely sober and spot on once again.

I should start charging to read to my posts.
 
I probably would've picked him there. Context matters, of course (the Jazz desperately needed a center of any type, but had been hemorrhaging points at the rim for years and the need for a center that could protect the rim was arguably the Jazz's biggest shortcoming as a team).
 
Funny how GVC has called so many people stupid, yet he probably has more stupid posts than anyone when looking back on it.


I guess if you spout off a bunch of irrelevant stats and insult people, then people will think you are smart. Well, at least some people were fooled into believing it.
 
NUMBERICA said:
I probably would've picked him there. Context matters, of course (the Jazz desperately needed a center of any type, but had been hemorrhaging points at the rim for years and the need for a center that could protect the rim was arguably the Jazz's biggest shortcoming as a team).
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which makes sense. I woulda probably clamoured for Whiteside, Davis, Aldrich, and Sanders in hindsight. I never really followed this draft closely.
 
dalamon said:
which makes sense. I woulda probably clamoured for Whiteside, Davis, Aldrich, and Sanders in hindsight. I never really followed this draft closely.
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I was skeptical of all of those other players (wasn't sure if Sanders would be able to guard the post or score, just didn't think Whiteside had what it took to make the jump, Davis never really impressed me). Team need, process of elimination, and the fact that I didn't love anyone else at 9 led me to Aldrich.

But this is all an exercise in who gives a ****.
 
NUMBERICA said:
I was skeptical of all of those other players (wasn't sure if Sanders would be able to guard the post or score, just didn't think Whiteside had what it took to make the jump, Davis never really impressed me). Team need, process of elimination, and the fact that I didn't love anyone else at 9 led me to Aldrich.

But this is all an exercise in who gives a ****.
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You and many on this board.

Not me... but... you know....
 
dalamon said:
which makes sense. I woulda probably clamoured for Whiteside, Davis, Aldrich, and Sanders in hindsight. I never really followed this draft closely.
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Whiteside was my dude (I forgot he was in that draft though) and I also was cool with aldrich.

Ed Davis wouldn't have pissed me off either. I just remember wanting a big guy and being pissed when we took Hayward.

Hayward is a bawse now
 
fishonjazz said:
Whiteside was my dude (I forgot he was in that draft though) and I also was cool with aldrich.

Ed Davis wouldn't have pissed me off either. I just remember wanting a big guy and being pissed when we took Hayward.

Hayward is a bawse now
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I don't follow college hoops at all, but I really caused the ESPN draft machine do burn smoke. My conclusion was that I wanted Davis, and I cursed for 15 minutes when we took Hayward. I came around pretty quick, since I didn't know **** to begin with.
 
fishonjazz said:
Whiteside was my dude (I forgot he was in that draft though) and I also was cool with aldrich.

Ed Davis wouldn't have pissed me off either. I just remember wanting a big guy and being pissed when we took Hayward.

Hayward is a bawse now
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I was so pissed too. I couldn't believe it. I wanted Paul George though.

I'm glad we got Hayward though, even if Paul George is good. Paul George got brittle legs.

And nothing cooler than having one of the few white guys that are really good. He's the new great white hope
 
Like most people, I didn't really follow the draft that much. I remember really wanting Monroe to fall to us or to move up to get Cousins. Hayward wasn't really on my radar, but I was never mad about drafting him. Just remember my dad making fun of Utah for drafting another white guy.
 
I think Jazz fans had a bit of a knee-jerk reaction about Hayward that had more to do with the perception we're a "white" team.
I for one was hoping to shake that and drafting Hayward just compounded the problem, in my mind. Obviously, I was being a nancy about the whole thing. I was just convinced, in the moment, that skin color and marketability had a lot to do with the decision and it clouded my judgement of the kid.
 
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Cy said:
Like most people, I didn't really follow the draft that much. I remember really wanting Monroe to fall to us or to move up to get Cousins. Hayward wasn't really on my radar, but I was never mad about drafting him. Just remember my dad making fun of Utah for drafting another white guy.
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lol.. I just posted about the white guy thing. And I clearly wanted Cousins.. and contrary to what others may want to believe, the Jazz were 100% asking UK about Cousins and I thought they were going to make a move.
 
PKM said:
I think Jazz fans had a bit of a knee-jerk reaction about Hayward that had more to do with the perception we're a "white" team.
I for one was hoping to shake that and drafting Hayward just compounded the problem, in my mind. Obviously, I was being a nancy about the whole thing. I was just convinced, in the moment, that skin color and marketability had a lot to do with the decision and it clouded my judgement of the kid.
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Same with me.

I guess I'm racist against white basketball players.

Admittedly, it had a lot to do with his skin color.

By the end of the week I had myself talked into thinking he's the next Larry Bird though. I wanted to believe it.

It was a bold move by KOC. I'm still pretty critical of him, but that was a damn good pick. Part of me wonders if he just got lucky. But he did put himself out there by doubling down and saying just wait a couple years.


I also think it's a lot harder for people to scout from a far. GM'S can get up close and get a lot better look at players and get a feel for personalities, and their presence.. Something most of us can't do.
 
Damn, surprised at some of the draft love for the Aldrich man. I probably watched him more than anyone on this site and thought very little of his NBA prospects. Still liked him way better than Withey doe, who I had absolutely no hope for. How are these dudes doing in the NBA anyways? Haven't heard much from either so I'd assume they aren't doing all that well
 
LazyD said:
Damn, surprised at some of the draft love for the Aldrich man. I probably watched him more than anyone on this site and thought very little of his NBA prospects. Still liked him way better than Withey doe, who I had absolutely no hope for. How are these dudes doing in the NBA anyways? Haven't heard much from either so I'd assume they aren't doing all that well
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Aldrich struggles to get minutes on the Knicks. Probably won't be in the NBA much longer.

Withey doesn't get minutes on the Pelicans. I think he will last a bit longer though. He was a 2nd round pick, so he doesn't have the bust stigma attached to him.
 
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