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Predictions on the Jazz for next years young players

Here is my take on the sophomore article. I agree with what was said about Hayward. He has proved that he deserves the minutes and he has a great chance to get some major playing time because AK is possibly gone and Bell is ageing. I was dissapointed that Favors was listed in the 6th man role instead of starter but that might be because I see him as a starter and Milsap coming off the bench. Favors will get much better than 8 pts and 5 reb in 22 minutes. Favors should be getting about 25 minutes and I can easily see him averaging 12 pts, 7 reb and 1.7 blks a game.

On another note, Evan Turner a potential All-Star next year? No, he is not. Yes, he had some good games but he was terrible overall. If the draft could be redone I wonder if the Sixers would have still drafted Turner as their future SG/SF over Hayward. It would be much closer then they would want to admit. If Favors was still available there would be no question, Favors over Evans everytime.
 
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As far as the Rookie article goes here are my thoughts. I can't blame the writer for putting Kanter in the Honorable Mention because no one has seen Kanter play any competition still. The end of august is going to be exciting because he will play 5 on 5 against good competition. The other reason that I have no problem with the Honorable Mention is becuase the potential for no playing time. It is more real for him then it is for Favors becuase we have no idea about his defense right now. Favors has proven to be a defensive presence and next to Jefferson that is what the Jazz need.

No mention of Burks is a little bothersome but I honestly believe that he will be getting 20+ minutes a game next year and he will prove to be the best SG in this years draft class. If Ellis is not traded then Thompson will not get the playing time he needs to be a first team all-rookie player. I like Veselys athleticism as much as anyone but he will not perform like as is expected from him. He will have some highlight dunks but he will have a tough time scoring much at all. The NBA is much more athletic at every position than european teams.

All in all I believe that the Rookies and Sophomore on this Jazz team will out perform what most people expect them too. I say all of this with a little bit of optimism though. The will only outperform if they get the playing time.
 
Bottom line is Kanter, Burks, Hayward, and Favors look to be a very formidable core going into the near future. Not many teams have that much young promise.
 
klay thompson and kemba seemed like ridiculous choices for all rookie first team
 
sepanol said:
klay thompson and kemba seemed like ridiculous choices for all rookie first team
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I agree on Klay. However, Kemba's lack of upside shouldn't be confused with he's possibly the most NBA ready. Therefore, he has a shot to be rookie first team .. just before he fades away as the more upside guys continue to blossom. My opinion, obviously.
 
sepanol said:
klay thompson and kemba seemed like ridiculous choices for all rookie first team
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Why? A big part of getting on these teams is actually getting minutes. Both players look to be in good positions to get big minutes relative to other rookies.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
Why? A big part of getting on these teams is actually getting minutes. Both players look to be in good positions to get big minutes relative to other rookies.
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Maybe you're right, but the Warrior are greatly lacking perimeter defense and Klay would only worsen the problem and the Bobcats have DJ Augustine who's got a lot of similarities to Kemba. I can see where Burks has every bit of the potential playing time as either of those guys. I'm just talking potentially, not predicting, lol.
 
Real oversight on Burks. He has the chance to get as much playing time as any other rookie. Hayward and CJ figure to get 30 each at the wings, that leaves Burks and Raja dividing backup minutes, with possibly Millsap playing some at the 3. I would not be surprised to see Burks play in the rookie-soph game. As for Kanter, I disagree with the writer that Kanter is "NBA-ready." No one really knows that yet.
 
Wow!! No Burks. I'm still trying to figure out how he didn't go top ten. Maybe he will have chip on his shoulder for. Being overlooked. Leading up to the draft I wanted Thompson because I thought Burks would be long gone. The jazz lucked out. I'm wondering if he had played for a Duke or Kentucky, he might have been a top 5 pick.
 
So so glad we didn't even have a chance to get Klay Thompson with our pick. He just screams bust to me. I see him as a rich man's Morris Almond. Role player at best.
 
davidbenoit said:
So so glad we didn't even have a chance to get Klay Thompson with our pick. He just screams bust to me. I see him as a rich man's Morris Almond. Role player at best.
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Agreed. I was real nervous about Thompson heading our way, but was more than satisfied to see Burks slide to 12. Too much versatility to be ignored.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
Wow!! No Burks. I'm still trying to figure out how he didn't go top ten. Maybe he will have chip on his shoulder for. Being overlooked. Leading up to the draft I wanted Thompson because I thought Burks would be long gone. The jazz lucked out. I'm wondering if he had played for a Duke or Kentucky, he might have been a top 5 pick.
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Maybe the school had something to do with it. Also not making the tournament hurt. I think what it ultimately came down to is that Burks is a SG who can't shoot - or at least that's the perception. He had a terrible year percentage-wise. Alec has many similarities to Ronnie Brewer. The big difference, though, is that he doesn't have a physical condition which will prevent him from improving his shot. He's at least a very good FT shooter. Hornacek will be able to correct whatever problems Burks has with his form.

I'll admit I overlooked Burks because I was thinking SF (figuring Hayward would start at SG). But I think he'll be a good fit. He and Hayward will be great coming off curls. And Burks could be the scorer we've always wanted off the bench. Several years ago the Jazz tried to sign Maggette. Burks could be that type of player for Utah.
 
GlassEater said:
Maybe the school had something to do with it. Also not making the tournament hurt. I think what it ultimately came down to is that Burks is a SG who can't shoot - or at least that's the perception. He had a terrible year percentage-wise. Alec has many similarities to Ronnie Brewer. The big difference, though, is that he doesn't have a physical condition which will prevent him from improving his shot. He's at least a very good FT shooter. Hornacek will be able to correct whatever problems Burks has with his form.

I'll admit I overlooked Burks because I was thinking SF (figuring Hayward would start at SG). But I think he'll be a good fit. He and Hayward will be great coming off curls. And Burks could be the scorer we've always wanted off the bench. Several years ago the Jazz tried to sign Maggette. Burks could be that type of player for Utah.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8b0IW00tA4
 
GlassEater said:
Maybe the school had something to do with it. Also not making the tournament hurt. I think what it ultimately came down to is that Burks is a SG who can't shoot - or at least that's the perception. He had a terrible year percentage-wise. Alec has many similarities to Ronnie Brewer. The big difference, though, is that he doesn't have a physical condition which will prevent him from improving his shot. He's at least a very good FT shooter. Hornacek will be able to correct whatever problems Burks has with his form.

I'll admit I overlooked Burks because I was thinking SF (figuring Hayward would start at SG). But I think he'll be a good fit. He and Hayward will be great coming off curls. And Burks could be the scorer we've always wanted off the bench. Several years ago the Jazz tried to sign Maggette. Burks could be that type of player for Utah.
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I think Burks not making the tournament was a blessing for the Jazz. I remember the year Roy came out of school. He was predicted to go late teens - to the Jazz. Then the tournament happened, Roy went off, and he goes top 5. I wonder if Burks could have played a game or two where people actually were watching, if he would have gone a lot higher, especially in a draft with so little depth at the sg.
 
Burks - 17 ppg, 3 apg, 1.5 spg
Kanter - 8 ppg, 12 rpg, 2 bpg
Hayward - 15 ppg, 6 apg, 6 rpg (I still think he has to be traded tho)
 
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