I thought the same think watching them. Knox impressed, nobody else looked like one and done first round pick. Maybe Diallo...
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I thought the same think watching them. Knox impressed, nobody else looked like one and done first round pick. Maybe Diallo...
Have you watched Sexton? And do you consider Knox a perimeter player or a 4 at the NBA level? Maybe perimeter oriented 4?
I kind of agree if I consider him a 3... This draft is full of bigs and not many perimeter players that pop. If our tank fails Knox might be a good target.
I consider him a perimeter based 4 and someone who could be a 3 too.
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And no, I haven't watched Sexton. Really have 0 interest in the Jazz taking a PG so I will probably hardly ever watch Alabama this year, but some people really like him.
I like Killeya-Jones as a late first or second-round prospect. He plays hard and rebounds pretty well for his build. He can shoot and has good hands and instincts around the rim. Seems like he could be a 3rd or 4th big.
Your top 3 wing prospects include ?? Doncic? the guy from Cincinnati?
I'm still very interested in Jared Vanderbilt at UK. He's a 6'9 combo forward, potentially a point forward, with a good handle, vision and passing. He also plays defense. If he can shoot, he could be a lottery pick. If he can't, he'll be a mid-late first-round pick. He doesn't have the floor speed and bounce of Knox though. He could become a Marvin Williams-type player at the next level, or possibly something more.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is known as a shooter, even though his shooting form is a bit weird. The issue with him was his movement and body control, but he's growing into his body and moving very well. He has the ability to impact plays defensively all over the floor and should be a very good if not elite help defender. He's quick and has great timing on his blocks. He should be mobile enough to defend on the perimeter and play at the 4 in the pros.
Think of him as a long PF/C who likes to spend time on the perimeter, a bit like a Myles Turner. The question is whether that jump shot will work out to 3-pt range, or if he's going to need to change it, but the talent is there.
Jackson Jr. could compete for a top-5 pick as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AipnrqPO22A
Think of him as a long PF/C who likes to spend time on the perimeter, a bit like a Myles Turner. The question is whether that jump shot will work out to 3-pt range, or if he's going to need to change it, but the talent is there.
Jackson Jr. could compete for a top-5 pick as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AipnrqPO22A
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Regarding Knox, I think his best advantage is at the 4. I think he's ultimately a perimeter-oriented PF, but he can play either forward position. Knox has most of the things people liked about DJ Wilson last year, but he's more aggressive, has better ball skills and isn't soft as tissue.
He likes to compare himself to long wings like Giannis.
He likes to compare himself to long wings like Giannis.
Archie Moses
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How do you guys think Grayson Allen will do as a pro? If the opportunity was there, would you want him on the Jazz?
I would like him as a floor-spacer + off-screen + off handoffs threat in the Redick mold. I don't think his creation and tools are on elite enough level to be a primary creator in the league and I have my doubts about him being secondary creator. If we had late first, there are worse players you can spend that pick on. I don't think he's good enough to be taken where we will likely end up and I don't think he lasts past end of the first, so he probably won't be there for us to take in the second.
Depends on if I include guys like Bridges, Porter, and Knox into the "wing" category.
But including perimeter based/playmaking 4's in with wings, I would say:
1. Doncic
2. Porter
3. Knox
4. Bridges
5. Evans
6. Musa
Grayson Allen is really surprising so far this year. He can really shoot and has adequate size for a SG.
How's his defense?
How's his defense?
A guy whose shooting motion was a bit similar to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s might be Thurl Bailey. Bailey put more arc on the ball though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8v6_26IRI4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8v6_26IRI4
Miggs
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Marvin Williams? How good is this kid's handle and passing?
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I think Vanderbilt's ceiling is Odom
Miggs
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So this is a list of everyone but centers?
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Awesome role player and yes I would draft him late first but probably early second.
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I could agree with most of that but I would put Justin Jackson #5
He is purely a PF and I don't see him having any ability to play the 3. Overrated because of huge wingspan IMO. Solid prospect, but I don't see him having lottery potential.