Following Potential 2018 Draftees

[Bodhi]

Undeniably Dazzling is my new alt.

 

[stitches]

Andy Larsen also followed up asking him about age and how it relates to potential and he seemed to say he doesnt buy it being as big of a factor as some make it out to be.

He said "that's what analytics say"... that the younger players have better chance at improving more. Which seems to be true. But he indeed seemed like he wasn't buying it. IMO it still gives a hint about what we are going to be looking for.

BTW Troy Brown fits in that mold too, IMO. He's not ready right now, but he has good skill level that they can build upon.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He said "that's what analytics say"... that the younger players have better chance at improving more. Which seems to be true. But he indeed seemed like he wasn't buying it. IMO it still gives a hint about what we are going to be looking for.

BTW Troy Brown fits in that mold too, IMO. He's not ready right now, but he has good skill level that they can build upon.

He said "that what the analytics say but I tend to go the other way"

 

[Bawse Dawg]

I’m pretty close to the point where I’d be willing to trade up for KBD.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

What does Omari Spellman bring to the table?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

What does Omari Spellman bring to the table?

A big appetite.

 

[SCS]

A big appetite.

So you're saying the question should be, "what does he leave on the table?"

 

[Jack Strop]

Is Shake a decent prospect? Love the name.
Apparently he shot it pretty well.

 

[Miggs]

I’m pretty close to the point where I’d be willing to trade up for KBD.

I really want him. However, how were speed/agility measurements? He looks below average athletically and like he sort of lumbers and I’d worry he’d get caught in space trying to switch or rotate.

If we got him, P3 seems like it could really do him some good.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

None

He has some Speights in him.

This is probably a good comp. He is shorter then Speights

 

[SCS]

I really want him. However, how were speed/agility measurements? He looks below average athletically and like he sort of lumbers and I’d worry he’d get caught in space trying to switch or rotate.

If we got him, P3 seems like it could really do him some good.

Lane Agility, 11.20
Shuttle, 3.28
Three Quarter Sprint, 3.17

 

[Miggs]

Lane Agility, 11.20
Shuttle, 3.28
Three Quarter Sprint, 3.17

The shuttle’s a little slow but the other two are pretty solid.

 

[SCS]

Possible second round target?

 

[idestroyedthetoilet]

Huerter isnt going to be a top 10 pick next year. He likely won't be lottery next year etiher, but it's possible.

And again, the difference between the 10th overall pick in 2019 and the 21st overall pick in 2018 is only 6.5 million over the first 3 years. That is a lot, but getting to the 2nd contract sooner is more important than that difference. The risk of injury or just not getting picked that high (most sophomores who are projected first round dont raise their stock the next year), is not worth that extra money over the first contract.

But like I said, I doubt this decision is unilaterally money driven. If it was, entering now is an easy choice. Plus the teams who are attached to him right now (Celtics, Jazz, and Spurs) are all great landing spots for player development.

If you get a second contract. Many do, so you are correct but the decision isn't a light one.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If you get a second contract. Many do, so you are correct but the decision isn't a light one.

If he isnt good enough to get a 2nd contract then the chances of him improving his draft stock from his 2nd to 3rd year are slim.

 

[infection]

If there’s a very high likelihood I’m a first rounder, I leave immediately. In addition to the gamble, you’ve got a year of lost opportunity cost that you won’t be playing professionally that needs to be added to the equation. I wouldn’t jeopardize $5M in guaranteed money in the hopes that I earn $5M more on a rookie contract later (while losing a year of salary). The difference between $5M and $10M isn’t that great when you look at the cost of the very real risk of jeopardizing that $5M completely from anything ranging from having a poor season, getting injured, an air show disaster, or Chinese organ thieves.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Possible second round target?

Clark could be this years Draymon Green. Meaning a senior that gets selected in the second round but has a bigger impact on his team then where he is drafted.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Huerter is my guy right now but is he withdraws I don't know what I want. The Jazz could turn Huerter into a better shooting Hayward. I am not sure he could get as big as Hayward but the position versatility is what I mean.

Jazz need a bench guy that can come in and handle the scoring with out giving up a lot on defense.

 

[Qman]

My head spinning with all these prospects. Several of them seem okay but I can't see a significant difference in them. So I guess we have to hope the Jazz can pick the one with the most upside.

 

[Miggs]

Huerter is my guy right now but is he withdraws I don't know what I want. The Jazz could turn Huerter into a better shooting Hayward. I am not sure he could get as big as Hayward but the position versatility is what I mean.

Jazz need a bench guy that can come in and handle the scoring with out giving up a lot on defense.

A better shooting Hayward? What?