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Following Potential 2018 Draftees

Saint Cy of JFC said:
They could possibly move Lowery for the 16th pick. Maybe for the 13th pick?
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I could see the Suns doing that. Their GM did say that they want to compete for the playoffs next year.

C Ayton
PF Chriss
SF Jackson
SG Booker
PG Lowry

Not sure that would get them to the playoffs in the west but maybe it would if everything went right for them.
 
NUMBERICA said:
Why, because he is an NBA player?

I remain confused about the Tony Bradley pick.
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The Jazz have always wanted the backup to DFavs IMO. They thought Trey Lyles could be that guy - didn't work out. They went out and got Tony Bradley - but he's really a Center, not a 4.


That's why I think Keita Bates-Diop could be high on the Jazz's list come draft day at #21. His size and shooting makes him a true stretch 4 in today's NBA.
 
ONE LOVE said:
The Jazz have always wanted the backup to DFavs IMO. They thought Trey Lyles could be that guy - didn't work out. They went out and got Tony Bradley - but he's really a Center, not a 4.


That's why I think Keita Bates-Diop could be high on the Jazz's list come draft day at #21. His size and shooting makes him a true stretch 4 in today's NBA.
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Well that's just it, Bradley was always a center... so... why?

Anyway, I like KBD, but I have also cooled a bit. He separates himself from the 3/D pack (which is like half the draft) with his shot-blocking and length. I think he's limited but should make the rotation if he was the pick. I don't really see any upside there, though.

I'm honestly higher on Spellman.
 
Oh for ****s sake.

Being 6’5 with a 6’6 wingspan puts you at a disadvantage which makes it a weakness.

6’5 with a 7’0 wingspan is a strength.

If he didn’t have any weaknesses the dude would be going in the lottery.
 
The Jazz took Bradley because they liked him and thought he was a good value where they got him. That's basically it. They liked him and picked him.
 
NUMBERICA said:
Well that's just it, Bradley was always a center... so... why?

Anyway, I like KBD, but I have also cooled a bit. He separates himself from the 3/D pack (which is like half the draft) with his shot-blocking and length. I think he's limited but should make the rotation if he was the pick. I don't really see any upside there, though.

I'm honestly higher on Spellman.
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KBD is more mobile than Spellman and I have a feeling that's more what the Jazz is looking for. I think if Huerter is on the board at #21 he is BPA, but KBD could really fill the gap if they don't bring back Favors.
 
It's okay to have one or two guys in your lineup with an average wingspan or below average wingspan, but if you fill your roster with these guys then it is a detriment to your overall defense.
 
SCS said:
The Jazz took Bradley because they liked him and thought he was a good value where they got him. That's basically it. They liked him and picked him.
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Besides that he plays a position of little value in the modern NBA, he plays the same position as the team's franchise player who has 0 range.

Furthermore, his "highlights" are ****ing dreck.

I'm pumping the brakes here because the Jazz obviously have an elite front office but that whole thing was a whiiiiiffffff. Trading assets to move up to grab a guy that is destined for G-League greatness, *fart sound*.
 
NUMBERICA said:
Why, because he is an NBA player?

I remain confused about the Tony Bradley pick.
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I like Udoh as the backup and I prefer 48 minutes of rim protection, provided we can have a good floor spacer or offensive threat when Udoh is on the floor. Because of that, I'm not all that enthused about developing Bradley. That take maybe way off base in 5 years, but that's where I'm at right now.

Would gladly swap Bradley for Spellman.
 
ONE LOVE said:
KBD is more mobile than Spellman and I have a feeling that's more what the Jazz is looking for. I think if Huerter is on the board at #21 he is BPA, but KBD could really fill the gap if they don't bring back Favors.
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He is obviously more mobile, but he's also significantly older, a worse shooter, and not a big (which is okay, I would just hope a wing playing as a 4 brings any playmaking umph and I don't see any of that with KBD).

I would rather create a unique strength than poorly emulate what the league is moving towards, especially since the Jazz aren't short on big wings that can play the 4 already.

Tangent: I think Ingles playing the "4" would be awesome.
 
zyzz said:
Locke said today that Miles was the first prospect in that second tier to stand out to him

"If the Jazz were to trade up it would be to get one of the Bridges, SGA, or Knox."

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I have Miles at about 25 on my board. Please jazz dont trade up for that dude. Mikal, yes.
 
NUMBERICA said:
Besides that he plays a position of little value in the modern NBA, he plays the same position as the team's franchise player who has 0 range.

Furthermore, his "highlights" are ****ing dreck.

I'm pumping the brakes here because the Jazz obviously have an elite front office but that whole thing was a whiiiiiffffff. Trading assets to move up to grab a guy that is destined for G-League greatness, *fart sound*.
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We'll see how he develops. When the Jazz took him they knew he was at least a year or two away from contributing anything meaningful. They only gave up a second round pick in the trade to get him so I didn't mind it. And I still don't mind it. I'll take the wait and see approach with him. If he eventually pans out it's great for us. If he doesn't then we didn't really lose much by taking the chance.
 
SCS said:
We'll see how he develops. When the Jazz took him they knew he was at least a year or two away from contributing anything meaningful. They only gave up a second round pick in the trade to get him so I didn't mind it. And I still don't mind it. I'll take the wait and see approach with him. If he eventually pans out it's great for us. If he doesn't then we didn't really lose much by taking the chance.
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Sure.

It's just every year, there are finds to be found in the second round (approximately 40% of the league aren't drafted in the 1st round!). I don't know who they should've drafted with that 2nd rounder, but maybe you can trade it for a later 2nd if you just aren't feeling anybody. I would love another (earlier) 2nd rounder this year.
 
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