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Honestly, this is what I'd do with all of the 2nd round picks. Neto came over that one summer and made himself a part of the culture. Then he went back to play in Europe and for the Brazilian national team, worked hard and earned a shot at the NBA. I'd do whatever is allowed to cover their housing expenses and their training, and then put them into the middle of my program. If they fit, and it helps. . . you've perfectly used the draft and stash technique. It's what they should have done with Tomic ever since they went exclusively to training at P3 in the offseason. Maybe he is more likely to make the jump from Barcelona if he knows, likes and respects his prospective teammates.
 
Bender. Was iffy on Kanter because of a lack of tape and info, and still probably would have taken him anyways. Bender has more of both and should be the 3rd pick. Don't worry about depth and minutes. Add talent and let the coach and competition sort out the details.
 
Kid can shoot. Use a 2nd round draft and stash pick and have him spend his off seasons stateside at P3. He gets to know the other players and the Jazz get to see his athletic progress up close.

The team that actually has him under contract may not like this to much (right now Barcelona). He also has been playing for the Bulgarian national team. Has around a one million dollar buyout with Barcelona for the next 3 years.
 
I thought he adopted him. Now it seems PG_AB has turned on him like Tommy Gunn did on Rocky. The drama!

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When two KY guys cant get along you know the world is screwed.
 
Sabonis doesn't hang on the perimeter at all for one. He'll catch and shoot from the high post occasionally, but he's a traditional post player for the most part.

True for the most part, but his range started to increase by the end of the season and he shot close to 80% FT so I think he has the ability to step out to at least 20ft.
 
#3 ben simmons when the lakers take bender. 8-) a man could hope. That is tough because the talent drops off but bender or murray.

I have a coupke second round sleepers that i am not sure anyone has mentioned.
Was reading an article on bue and purple.

Joel polomby from weber. The guys arms hang below his knees. He measured at 6-9 but with his arms and athletism he plays a lot bigger. Decent 3 pt shooter also.

Marvell Harris from fresno st. The dude is a competitor. Good shooter and passer.

My favorite just because his highlight videos are insane is josh adams from wyoming. Avg 24 points a game. Right now he is a 2 guard in a point guards body 6-2 but honestly he is one of the most explosive leapers i have ever seen. He is a very high energy guy and that is what i look for in a 11th or 12th man on the roster.
 
I don't see much difference between #3 and #12 at this point. It would be similar to 2011 when we got the #3. Yeah it's an upgrade, but we missed out on two the prize horses. Of course Derrick Williams ended up busting, but at the time there was an immense perceived gap between Kanter and Williams.
 
I'm intrigued by Bender, but not sold (with the 3rd pick). He's not that long or athletic, and doesn't even shoot it that well from 3, iirc, even if he shows potential as a shooter.

Idk--it'll be a tricky decision for whoever lands the 3rd pick. I'd have to look at Bender more before forming a definitive opinion.

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I don't see much difference between #3 and #12 at this point. It would be similar to 2011 when we got the #3. Yeah it's an upgrade, but we missed out on two the prize horses. Of course Derrick Williams ended up busting, but at the time there was an immense perceived gap between Kanter and Williams.
I get what you mean. I'm perfectly fine staying put at #12 and drafting Beasley or Luwawu.

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If we end up with the third pick, we have to try to trade down to 12-13 AND pick up someone's 2017 1st in the process. That would be huge if we could pull it off.
 
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