I'd like to see the Jazz get an upside pick like Giannis or Pelle with their later picks. They've already proven they can sign mediocre role-playing vets.
I really would like to get Dario Saric. He got a good chance of being the next Gallinari. Best prospect from Europe at this years draft. But he will not contribute in short term, he is still 18.
Corbin does seem to look after the "Journeymen" NBA player. Not sure Foye Watson or Tinsley would get this much time on any top 16 team in the league.
I really would like to get Dario Saric. He got a good chance of being the next Gallinari. Best prospect from Europe at this years draft. But he will not contribute in short term, he is still 18.
Also, I think the Jazz would look at McCollum in the scenario the article mentions, if they think he can really play PG.
If we strike out on PGs on draft day, then you gotta believe they'll make hard runs at Bledsoe and Teague.
I believe that if Jazz do not get top 3 PG, they will draft CJ with their GS pick (if he is still available). I bet they like him from a "character fit" perspective. His assist numbers are down because he had to carry the offensive load at Lehigh. While lacking speed/ explosiveness, he has a high hoops IQ, can hit from outside and take it to the rim. Could be a solid PG backup.
He is a safe pick. Could be a poor man's Chauncey with his shooting and ability to use his size and strength to get to the line effectively. Averaged about 7 FTA a game his last 3 years. Very little chance he drops to the GS pick so would have to be our pick and not sure he fits the BPA profile at 14ish.
What kind of sucks is that this draft only seems to be 12 deep and we will likely be 14-16.
1-McLemore
2-Smart
3-Olidipo
4-Otto Porter
5-Bennet
6-Zeller
7-Carter-Williams
8-Shabazz
9-McCollum
10-Burke
11-WCS
12-GR3
Len (I think he might be a bust... his stock will fall imo)
Kelley Olynyk Don't think his skill set will translate to the NBA to the degree that he should be a lottery pick.. Kind of a bummer to be honest. If Len and Olynyk Get picked in the top 13, that may prove to be a big blessing for JAzz Fanz... MY personal feeling though is that GR3's stock will rise and he'll get picked 10-13 ish.
Who else in this years draft is worth being a lottery pick? not sure i know of anyone.