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Following potential 2015 draftees

How would you rate Booker compared to Stauskas in their first years and projecting for the future? I haven't watched Booker enough to know if they were/are comparable players, but it seems like Stauskas was more of a creator since he was asked to do more, and a better rebounder. Their physical measurements are nearly identical (Stauskas 0.25inch taller, 1.5inch longer wingspan, 2inch longer standing reach, 1 pound heavier, 2 inch shorter no-step vert, identical 35.5inch vert per draftexpress).

Their freshman year stats are also extremely similar (Stauskas 0.2 more PPG, 1.4 more RPG, exact same APG, 0.1 more SPG)
Nik: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/nik-stauskas-1.html
Devin: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/devin-booker-2.html
 
zyzz said:
How would you rate Booker compared to Stauskas in their first years and projecting for the future? I haven't watched Booker enough to know if they were/are comparable players, but it seems like Stauskas was more of a creator since he was asked to do more, and a better rebounder. Their physical measurements are nearly identical (Stauskas 0.25inch taller, 1.5inch longer wingspan, 2inch longer standing reach, 1 pound heavier, 2 inch shorter no-step vert, identical 35.5inch vert per draftexpress).

Their freshman year stats are also extremely similar (Stauskas 0.2 more PPG, 1.4 more RPG, exact same APG, 0.1 more SPG)
Nik: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/nik-stauskas-1.html
Devin: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/devin-booker-2.html
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One played 30+ MPG, the other one ~21MPG...
 
Posted this somewhere else but prob should have done so here.

As of right now my top 10 (for the Jazz) would be something along the lines of:

1. Russell- Only player in the draft I view as a perfect fit for our current roster. Potentially elite scorer with the potential to not be a complete liability on defense.

2. Mudiay- Prob not the best fit next to Exum due to being somewhat similar but they could become one of the most dynamic backcourts in the league.

3. Okafor- Arguably the most NBA-ready player in the draft & clearly the best prospect (along w towns) after the 2 above. The offensive oriented big seems to be the better fit along side our defense-first tandem of Favors & Gobert.

4. Towns- Clearly part of the elite 4 in this draft, I actually like his long-term potential better than Okafor's (I know, always go bpa at the top of the draft) but not his fit as he brings a lot of the same skills as the bigs that we currently have.

5. Hezonja- Closest thing to a go-to-scorer after Russell in this draft. Prefer Johnson (slightly) as a prospect but this team will need an alpha dog scorer & Mario could be just that.

6. Johnson- Love his defensive ability, not sold on his offense though. Could help form one of the best defensive starting 5's in the NBA along with our core 4.

7. Porzingis- Don't love the draft (for the jazz) after the top 6, seems like the next best thing as a stretch 4 that could play alongside either Favors or Gobert.

8. Booker- Could be the knock down shooter we will need to unclog the paint with our limited-ranged bigs. Might even bump him up a spot after having more time to evaluate his defensive potential.

9. WCS- Not the best fit, similar to Towns, but too good of value to pass up.

10. Oubre- Haven't followed him closely enough to say for sure but seems to be the best combination of fit & potential at this spot.

Curious to see what everyone else's top 10's look like at this point.
 
1. Okafor
2. Russell
3. Towns
4. Mudiay
5. Hezonja
6. Johnson
7. WCS
8. Oubre
9. Winslow
10. Booker
11. Porzingis
 
Ford just released Mock 3.0

For Jazz:

7
Kevon Looney - Utah Jazz
COLLEGE: UCLA
HT: 6-10WT: 210
POS: PF
Jazz's chances of winning lottery: 4.3 percent

The Jazz, like the Timberwolves, are loaded with young talent right now. Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors have played well enough this season to get All-Star consideration. Dante Exum and Rudy Gobert both have very bright futures. And the Jazz have several other young players, including Alec Burks, Trey Burke and (if they don't trade him) Enes Kanter. So the Jazz don't have any major needs that have to be addressed, freeing them up to draft the best player still on the board. Right now that's Looney, a long, versatile forward who can play the 3 and 4. He's the only freshman in the country averaging a double-double this season. I've been using Lamar Odom as a comp for him, but my colleague Kevin Pelton says Looney's statistical profile is more reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard.
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There's going to be a couple players drafted 5-12 that are as good as or better than 1-4. Looney very well could be one of them. Love his length.

Imagine Jazz defensively with him, Exum and Gobert.
 
Looney is 4/6 from deep in his last 2 games. I haven't really seen enough to have an opinion on his game, but Ford really really likes him.
 
I'm not a big fan of combo forwards... It never works really well. If he is a good three point shooter that would change things. Everyone gets excited about these types and then it end up like theses doods Beasley, Thad Young, Anthony Bennett, Jeff Green, etc.

I think he is more likely an Abdur Rahim type player. If Johnson was still on the board I'd be pissed if we took Looney.
 
Plus for some reason UCLA prospect are always underrated.

Draft Express:
Strengths:
-Solid frame. Big shoulders. Should be able to fill out nicely
-Good wingspan (7-1)
-Plays extremely hard
-Excellent rebounder
-Very competitive defensively
-Guards multiple positions
-Gets in passing lanes. Blocks shots
-Decent shooting mechanics. Can make a spot-up 3-pointer
-Uses shot fakes to open up driving lanes
-Unselfish player. Does all the little things. Doesn't mind doing the dirty work

Weaknesses:
-Somewhat stuck between the 3 and the 4 offensively
-Doesn't have a consistent means of scoring right now except via offensive glass
-Flat-footed jumper with a slow release
-Average ball-handler
-No left hand
-No real post game
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Seems like a good risk/upside pick at the 8-11 range

"Unselfish player. Does all the little things. Doesn't mind doing the dirty work. Plays extremely hard. Guards multiple positions"

Sounds like a player Lindsey would LOVE.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I'm not a big fan of combo forwards... It never works really well. If he is a good three point shooter that would change things. Everyone gets excited about these types and then it end up like theses doods Beasley, Thad Young, Anthony Bennett, Jeff Green, etc.

I think he is more likely an Abdur Rahim type player. If Johnson was still on the board I'd be pissed if we took Looney.
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I would take either of those at pick 7.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I'm not a big fan of combo forwards... It never works really well. If he is a good three point shooter that would change things. Everyone gets excited about these types and then it end up like theses doods Beasley, Thad Young, Anthony Bennett, Jeff Green, etc.

I think he is more likely an Abdur Rahim type player. If Johnson was still on the board I'd be pissed if we took Looney.
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I agree on combo forwards. Just not the same as a wing who plays 2/3 or a combo guard. Could Looney end up being like Marvin Williams, a decent player who never really found a home at either forward spot?

Are there some 5's in the 2nd round that we could draft to back up Gobert? Would Dakari be a decent choice? Is he worth trading up for if needed?
 
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