Fishsticks
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Jimmer was fun to watch in college, but damn i hope if we select him its for more than energizing a fan base.
Enes Kanter or Brandon Knight?
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Jimmer was fun to watch in college, but damn i hope if we select him its for more than energizing a fan base.
Zerol
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Not saying that it would never end up being the result, but it would be pretty silly to think that the 12th pick would dictate the decision on the 3rd pick.
Well I kinda look at Jazz's #3 and #12 picks as a combination from KOC's point of view.
For example, if KOC is already thinking about picking Fredette at #12 - that means he's already got an idea of who the #3 would be. Would he pick Knight at #3 and Fredette at #12, knowing that we already have Harris?
Wouldn't it be more likely that KOC's thinking about Kanter at #3 (which implies he's happy with Harris) and then thinking about Fredette at #12 as a back up.
Having said all that - KOC is quoted as saying that he'll simply pick BPA referencing the Michael Jordan situation, which makes my theory above absolutely rubbish.
Well I kinda look at Jazz's #3 and #12 picks as a combination from KOC's point of view.
For example, if KOC is already thinking about picking Fredette at #12 - that means he's already got an idea of who the #3 would be. Would he pick Knight at #3 and Fredette at #12, knowing that we already have Harris?
Wouldn't it be more likely that KOC's thinking about Kanter at #3 (which implies he's happy with Harris) and then thinking about Fredette at #12 as a back up.
Having said all that - KOC is quoted as saying that he'll simply pick BPA referencing the Michael Jordan situation, which makes my theory above absolutely rubbish.
Jazz4ever
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I saw that too, and was able to look past that initially when I thought he was 18. Now that I know he played most of his season being 19....just tough to justify picking him 3rd.
Gyp Rosetti
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I've been consistent that Knight isn't worthy of #3. Love the guy and he'll be great, but we have to swing big with the first pick. Irving, Kanter, Williams .. in that order.
I could crush Knight's stats all night long, but too many would be giving me grief and, frankly, it ain't worth it. He'll be a great pcik up for a team and a WORTHY fan fave .. but it shouldn't be for the Jazz.
Oh for the love of god, please KOC - make it happen and let us have BOTH!
Jazz4ever
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I've been consistent that Knight isn't worthy of #3. Love the guy and he'll be great, but we have to swing big with the first pick. Irving, Kanter, Williams .. in that order.
I could crush Knight's stats all night long, but too many would be giving me grief and, frankly, it ain't worth it. He'll be a great pcik up for a team and a WORTHY fan fave .. but it shouldn't be for the Jazz.
I agree. BTW here are all the point guards picked top 3 in the last 10 years. The list is small - teams draft big. I think you will all agree Brandon Knight is nowhere near the prospect of any of these players coming out.
Wall (worthy so far)
Rose (worthy)
D.Williams (worthy)
J.Williams (2002, busted)
Meh. The great thing, though, is at #3 we are going to do well as long as we draft BPA. I think Williams just happens to be the BPA at #3, but I'd rather have Irving or Kanter, in that order.
I just really, really hope we don't get to #3, both Irving and Williams is off the board, and we go PG.
I just really, really hope we don't get to #3, both Irving and Williams is off the board, and we go PG.
Fishsticks
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Wait...NO WAY???? You....down on Knight?
At the Start of this thread I voted Knight due to what I knew about the players at the time (I knew pretty much zero on Kanter). I would change that vote now if I could. There is no way that the Jazz should pass on Kanter (or Irving/Williams ether) to take Knight. I think Knight could be a great player but Kanter well be the better player in they both develop the way that they can.
