Derrick Williams or Enes Kanter?
- Thread starter Beantown
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I dont know about Williams relying on his physical qualities. Didn't he shoot 56% from 3 this season? He has skills.
Jimmer would be perfect at 18. I think there are players who have a chance of making a bigger impact who will be around at 12.
Beantown
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Exactly, people seem to forget Williams has a very consistent and smooth jumpshot, both from midrange and 3 point land. Which makes me think a transition to the three is very possible.
Jerry Lundegaard
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Kanter is going 1 overall, Williams doesn't fit on our team. Gimme Kemba!!!!
trigg3r
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Hopefully Sullinger has another good season and he brings depth to next years draft.
BENTLEY
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I don't know enough to answer this question yet. But I feel comfortable in preferring either Kanter or Williams to Knight.
The Jazz already have Harris. You only draft a PG if he's significantly better than Harris, which I don't think Knight is. Plus, at pick 3 you get the chance to draft talented size that wouldn't be there later in the draft, whereas you can find decent PGs later in drafts. Later than pick 3 for sure. I'm just not convinced Knight is a super stud, people. Very good, sure. But not 3rd pick very good.
The Jazz already have Harris. You only draft a PG if he's significantly better than Harris, which I don't think Knight is. Plus, at pick 3 you get the chance to draft talented size that wouldn't be there later in the draft, whereas you can find decent PGs later in drafts. Later than pick 3 for sure. I'm just not convinced Knight is a super stud, people. Very good, sure. But not 3rd pick very good.
Fishsticks
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And even into the night!
I haven't seen him shooting off the dribble though. He can hit open threes from college 3pt line with somewhat slow release. Millsap can do this as well. He can drive to the basket and get fouled often after getting contact overpowering his defenders a-la DW1. I'm afraid this part of his game is easier to shut down in NBA than shut down PG relying on the same type of game.
I haven't seen him shooting off the dribble though. He can hit open threes from college 3pt line with somewhat slow release. Millsap can do this as well. He can drive to the basket and get fouled often after getting contact overpowering his defenders a-la DW1. I'm afraid this part of his game is easier to shut down in NBA than shut down PG relying on the same type of game.
Fishsticks
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If you want shooting take klay thompson Jimmer is one dimmensional.
Wow, I'm surprised Williams is winning this poll so convincingly. I thought this board was in love with Kanter.
asian_roger
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I'm just wondering...Does everyone likes Williams because he is more flashy and probably has the ego of a super-star? Maybe its that super star the Jazz have always been wanting. He seems kind of high gamble, but a huge payoff if it works out. I think Kanter is stronger and a safer bet, but he might not explode like Williams. It doesn't look like Minny would pick up Williams so i'm all for him if he's not taken, but Kanter is a beast. I guess i would happy with either one.
I would never have expected this answer from you.
Williams fills a need at SF right away. Where Kanter may potentially be buried under our already deep front court.
Word from DX is that GM's are scared of Kanter's question marks, that's why he is ranked so low.
Chad Ford has Kanter currently ranked as the #3 prospect in his Top 100 players and he lists him as a rising prospect. I hear that if Enes has been eligible to play for Kentucky this season that he would have been the clear #1 overall pick.
I just listened to a radio interview between Simmons and Ford and he was talking badly about Kanter not working out with anyone and going the chairs and cones route. He basically said he is a high risk.