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PG_AB said:
As I pointed out with Trey Burke back then, sometimes I just worry about drafting the National Player of the Year (unless he's a freshman), and Hield is certainly going to win that award.

There's an unnecessary premium placed on those players.

He's not Steph Curry or Damien Lillard, and IMO shouldn't even be brought up with those players, they're PG's. Buddy Hield is like a Brad Beal type, he's a SG.
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What's your big board looking like right now?
 
PG_AB said:
The Spurs have drafted a total of 2 seniors in the first round in the last 14 drafts (George Hill and John Salmons)
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I'm not a fan of drafting seniors either, but Buddy's shooting is so tempting. He has a better physical profile than many other seniors and NPOY winners (Kaminsky, Doug, Jimmer, etc.)
 
PG_AB said:
I dunno.. I like the risk/reward of a shooter like Malik Newman better wherever he's projected (late 1st/early 2nd) He turns 19 in a few weeks.
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Not one GM would take Newman over Buddy.. W\how come Hood can still improve as a player even though he came into nba "older" but Buddy could not?

Also the Spurs have key players that were 4 year college players, Even if they didn't draft them ... Danny Green. The 2 faces of the Spurs for the past 30 years were 4 year college players... David Robinson even had to serve in Navy before he could join Spurs so he was even older.. Look at Blazers, They have one of the best young backcourts in all of the nba.. Both were 4 year players... They have atleast 10 years left together playing at a high level.. You cant just stay drafting guys based off potential and expect to get anywhere in this league. If that is your line of thinking you will be drafting lottery picks forever.. The nba is changing. Teams are looking for shooters. If you can shoot the ball in college, you can shoot the ball in the nba. The rim is the same size. I understand that defenders are bigger and all that but Steph Curry I don't think anyone would call athletic. Not in a jump high and dunk on ya type of way..I actually got Malik Newman as a bust so far. He really needs to return to school next year. He isn't even playing the point for his team now, so how come you think he could in the nba? At best Newman is looking like a Louis Williams type player YEARS from now.. He is also a volume shooter. You are sleeping on Buddy Hield BIGTIME dude.. Your one of my favorite posters here so I got to slap you across your forehead and tell you to wake up.
 
ncoloradojazz said:
Not one GM would take Newman over Buddy.. W\how come Hood can still improve as a player even though he came into nba "older" but Buddy could not?

Also the Spurs have key players that were 4 year college players, Even if they didn't draft them ... Danny Green. The 2 faces of the Spurs for the past 30 years were 4 year college players... David Robinson even had to serve in Navy before he could join Spurs so he was even older.. Look at Blazers, They have one of the best young backcourts in all of the nba.. Both were 4 year players... They have atleast 10 years left together playing at a high level.. You cant just stay drafting guys based off potential and expect to get anywhere in this league. If that is your line of thinking you will be drafting lottery picks forever.. The nba is changing. Teams are looking for shooters. If you can shoot the ball in college, you can shoot the ball in the nba. The rim is the same size. I understand that defenders are bigger and all that but Steph Curry I don't think anyone would call athletic. Not in a jump high and dunk on ya type of way..I actually got Malik Newman as a bust so far. He really needs to return to school next year. He isn't even playing the point for his team now, so how come you think he could in the nba? At best Newman is looking like a Louis Williams type player YEARS from now.. He is also a volume shooter. You are sleeping on Buddy Hield BIGTIME dude.. Your one of my favorite posters here so I got to slap you across your forehead and tell you to wake up.
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Dude he has Hield at 13 on his mock.
 
spycam1 said:
The Jazz will probably finish with the 8th seed and pick in the mid teens. I'd be down to draft Hield that low if he were available. We need sharpshooters, and Hield is averaging 50% from 3 on 8 attempts per game.
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I think they'd like Hield or Furkan if the draft was held today. Of course, a lot can change - and will - in 5 months.
 
I predict the Jazz won't keep their pick. DL can see this team is close and something needs to be done to convince Hayward to stay.
 
Stifle Tower said:
I predict the Jazz won't keep their pick. DL can see this team is close and something needs to be done to convince Hayward to stay.
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But it's a cheap rookie contract, and with so many of our top guys needing new deals soon, a rookie contract would come in handy, if u trade the pick, you're using up more money u could use to resign hood Gobert and Hayward.
 
I've never watched much of Hayes, but I just looked up his measurements and they're Kawhi-esque. How's his defense? Does he make the most of his freakishly long arms?
 
Stifle Tower said:
I predict the Jazz won't keep their pick. DL can see this team is close and something needs to be done to convince Hayward to stay.
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Close to what getting into the first round and being bounced out? IOf you think the roster of the Jazz are close enough to even get to the Western Confrence finals you need to go have your head examined
 
Stifle Tower said:
I predict the Jazz won't keep their pick. DL can see this team is close and something needs to be done to convince Hayward to stay.
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He would have to acquire something really valuable to part with a 1st round pick. Draft picks are the new currency in the NBA.
 
spycam1 said:
I've never watched much of Hayes, but I just looked up his measurements and they're Kawhi-esque. How's his defense? Does he make the most of his freakishly long arms?
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The fact you used Kawhi esque when desrcbign Nigel Hayes shows you know NADA about the dude. Draymond Green is the most proper comparsion for Hayes.High IQ undersized strong..Just WOW saying Kawhi-esque. hey are nothing alike.lol
 
ncoloradojazz said:
The fact you used Kawhi esque when desrcbign Nigel Hayes shows you know NADA about the dude. Draymond Green is the most proper comparsion for Hayes.High IQ undersized strong..Just WOW saying Kawhi-esque. hey are nothing alike.lol
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I never once compared their games; I compared their measurements--they're near identical.

Height w/ shoes:

Kawhi- 6'7
Hayes- 6'8

Wingspan:

Kawhi- 7'3
Hayes- 7'3.5

Reading comprehension is your friend.
 
Calpri is a great coach


PG_AB said:
Kentucky ****ing lost to Tennessee?? Christ almighty... psh, I'm gonna catch the replay ,that boxscore is just exasperating to look at though, I can already tell I'm gonna be complaining about the rotations..


PKM what do you make of how Skal's minutes are being handled recently?? I feel like if they're going to lose, they should go down with their big guns on the floor..
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It is kind of refreshing to see UK struggle, and not from a haters perspective. It makes you appreciate how hard it is to actually recruit all these great Freshman and turn them into championship contenders right away.
 
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