Is that good or bad? I've seen some downright awesome busts in my day.
It's Kanter
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Is that good or bad? I've seen some downright awesome busts in my day.
trigg3r
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What evidence do you have to support your claim? That's right, none. He could be a bust. He could be a good player. We have no idea what he will be. Just saying he equals a bust is foolish.
Kanter's motor seems too high to be an absolute bust. He may never be an All-Star, but he will at least be serviceable.
I swear I sprained my hand punching the couch and missing after a Laker game once... true story.
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Just great. As if I already didn't have enough problems, you go and throw my name in with your use of bold type. I'm Jazzfanz damned for life.
A little while ago you posted that a Kentucky player said that he was comparing playing against Kanter and Cousins, he said that Kanter was better and it's "not even close." Do you remember that and if so, can you please post a link to the story?
It was Josh Harrellson (drafted in 2nd round by the Knicks). I'll see if I can dig up a link. Some of these things were just personal converstions, but I do remember Josh saying this in an interview.
I'm guessing Harrelson said that because Cousins probably made fun of his jorts.
Ha! Yeah, and Demarcus wasn't around at the time to drill Josh' head into the ground.
NotDeadYet
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Brandon Knight did look kinda shocked as team after team passed on him. Most mocks I saw had him at 3 or 4... I LIKE the versatility Burks gives us in being able to play PG in addition to SG. I see him replacing Ronnie Price on the roster, and can do way more things.
Kanter was the right choice; supposedly a quick learner, and he's got plenty of stamina AND strength, so if he can learn how to create contact without fouling, he's gonna flat wear down most opponents trying to guard him.
Kanter was the right choice; supposedly a quick learner, and he's got plenty of stamina AND strength, so if he can learn how to create contact without fouling, he's gonna flat wear down most opponents trying to guard him.
Knight was already projected to be around 8-10 before barnes and others declared out. Just because we have a need in pg, he found himself as high as 3 in mock drafts. Normally he should have gone 5-6 but not more. All those mock draft campaigns lifted him so high and now he is shocked after finding himself at 8 and Detroit ruins.
I like that he seems like a ambitious player, but before the draft, in his interviews he didnt give me a feeling that he really would like to play in Utah (which he cant find a better team to play for at top 10). If you are so picky being a rookie, then Karma punishes you for sure.
I like that he seems like a ambitious player, but before the draft, in his interviews he didnt give me a feeling that he really would like to play in Utah (which he cant find a better team to play for at top 10). If you are so picky being a rookie, then Karma punishes you for sure.
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Well, the difference between 3 and 8 is a good chunk of change. I like Brandon; he seemed like a real intelligent player who could have brought a lot to the Jazz. And Utah does have a need to evetually replace Harris. But there's no question the Jazz made the right choice. This was not a Bowie over Jordan draft. Knight is probably going to be a very good PG, but perhaps not top-10 at his position. There are just too many other young studs in the league. Kanter COULD be a franchise changer. I say COULD because there's a lot of risk. But he has the signs: unlike some other 5's in recent drafts, he has a great attitude and tremendous work ethic. Just the fact he stayed around at KY to help out in any way he could instead of slinking back home angry and depressed. Just like Blake Griffin, he worked hard on his body and conditioning since he was unable to play in any games.
Having Memo as a mentor is HUGE. Not only a chance to learn from a legend in Turkey, but a chance to really develop roots in Salt Lake. Who knows, maybe the Okurs can introduce him to a future Mrs. Kanter (if he already doesn't have a girlfriend). I think Enes will have a solid rookie season, probably better stats than Favors had his first year. I see Kanter playing 15 mins. initially and then perhaps increasing a bit towards the end of the season. I hope Corbin goes with a strict rotation of Jefferson/Kanter at the 5 and Favors/Millsap at the 4, with Millsap pciking up some mins at the 3 if needed. Let's get Kanter and Favors comfortable at their natural postions.
Im not stuck on who is 4, who is 5. I would prefer a better duo. That would be for suire, playing Favors alongside Kanter (making not steal mins from eachother so they will build a better relation_)
and Millsap with Big Al. And honestly i am ok to keep Big Al for a while, but i strictly want him to be traded at some point. Maybe when Memo is healthy again.
For sure Favors and Kanter should start together latest next year. But if you ask me, I think Favors is more of a C than PF while vice versa for Kanter
I have to agree. I think Kanter will prove more effective at the 4 and Favors at the 5. Defense will dictate.
Joe Bagadonuts
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You call that crazy? I didn't see any coeds ripping of their tops. I didn't see a single flaming police car overturned. There was no need for tear gas canisters. That was just a polite little gathering.
All kidding aside, though, congrats to Turkey and welcome Enes! I'm all for a bunch of international fans joining in on the fun.
This is exactly what I was thinking.
Also, I want us to move Sap at some point, but it doesn't have to be this year. We can wait one year until
we A. See what have in Kanter/Favors B. Let the kids develop and learn behind him.
It's a win win. Sap is rich, and can play anywhere in the league. We need to keep around as long as we need him, and then let the big guns out of the cage.