Wow, I was expecting way way more excitement for this pick. Now granted I'm biased because Cody was my pick since shortly after the regular season ended.
But after the horrible lotto luck for the Jazz I gave up hope that he'd be available and stopped paying close attention to the draft prospects.
Why I thought there'd be more excitement:
He's one of the youngest players in the draft.
He was the 4th rated recruite last summer.
He's a true lengthy wing, at 6'7 - 6'8" with a 7'1" wingspan.
Fans have been wishing for a wing for several years, traditionally it's been something the Jazz haven't had many of.
He shoots efficiently, even if at a low volume.
Things I liked:
Strong family background, not just that they're a basketball family and his older brother appears to be really good. But he comes from a military background, he seems to be a mature kid that should have a very strong work ethic that I hope being the younger brother will only amplify that dive of having to work harder to try and keep up with him.
I don't agree with those who have said he's poor defensively, I hope he can be a good two way wing but I don't worry that he'll be atleast average defensively. Yes he needs to gain weight/strength no doubt but he has the length, quickness and I think footwork and desire to play defense.
This wasn't a strong draft, every player has worts but to me if weight is the biggest wort, I'll take that in a heartbeat. His next biggest concern was assertiveness, to consistently make his presence felt. Well I would say, yes he needs to but that he was playing with 3 seniors who 2 of them also got drafted, so he was filing his role after also coming back from injury.
