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Shane Larkin to the Jazz at #14, becoming popular

Lest we forget, there was a guy who was 5-3 who was one of the best on-the-ball defenders in the NBA. Not only could he stay in front of his man but if they put the ball down near him, he'd reach down and take it away -- how do you think Muggsy was able to start in the NBA -- he couldn't shoot.
 
He has pedigree as well. He has winning in the genes.

(I have winning in my jeans just thinking about it)
 
He has pedigree as well. He has winning in the genes.

(I have winning in my jeans just thinking about it)
 
Qman said:
I am not a fan obviously. Look at what is happening the finals- the games are getting very physical and imo Larkin doesn't have the strength to fight through the contact.
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The Thriller said:
Look at how the NBA is moving towards bigger, faster, and stronger guards.

Larkin would be a defensive liability on most nights.
And against elite PGs, a complete abomination (imagine what Rondo, Rose, Westbrook, Parker, etc would do to him. It would be a layup drill).

As Jazz fans, do we really want this? Perhaps, the best thing to do would be to swallow our pride, reup Mo, and wait another year or two for the PG that we actually want. Just sayin. Nothing is forcing us to take an inferior prospect (like Larkin) just so we fill the need of PG.
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are you guys nuts?

who is tony parker?
 
Babypetez been larkined and should be ashaned of himself.

Larkin will be borderline role player.
 
The Thriller said:
Out of curiosity, just how many of those were drafted in the top 14?

Why do you assume that it's between German Steve Nash and Larkin at 14? Are there no other prospects at 14? Or are they the clear cut best prospects who have the potential to be there when we draft?
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As both predictions mentioned, Larkin is the best PG prospect expected to be there at #14. SO BPA has been thrown out the window with the Jazz going PG since there are ZERO currently on the roster. I expect Lindsey to hold to the BPA philosophy, regardless of position. Jazz may end up drafting NO PG's in the draft. Or they could get a backup PG with the 21 or 46 and wait for free agency, the trade deadline or next year's draft to get a PG they feel will be the starter.
 
I actually think that Shane Larkin will the pick at #14. He was the most athletic player at the combine and had the highest vertical leap of ANY player in the history of the combine (including LeBron James, but I don't know if there was an official combine in 2003 when he was drafted). What makes players like Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose so difficult to deal with? Answer: their elite athleticism at the PG position. With his glowing performance at the combine coupled with him working out for the Jazz to rave reviews, I really do think that he will be the pick at #14. This would actually set the Jazz up perfectly with their next pick at #21. I would say for them to go big, as in Gorgui Dieng from Louisville, who is projected to be available. He is the type of player that the Jazz need at the reserve C position (defensive monster). Assuming that Kanter (PF skillset) and Favors (Center skillset) are the starting PF/C combination for the Jazz for years to come (duh, they were both the #3 overall pick in their respective drafts and both have shown tremendous potential to be incredible players), it would make sense to draft a young reserve defensive center to pair with Jeremy Evans as standout 1-2 defensive reserve unit at the PF/C positions. If I were then the Jazz, I would draft a reserve wing player with the #46 pick. I would choose Peyton Siva and reunite him with his college teammate Dieng. After all, they did just win the National Championship together.

Moving towards free agency then, I would re-sign Mo Williams, DeMarre Carroll, and Randy Foye. Let Millsap and Jefferson walk. You then go with this depth chart:

PG: Mo Williams, Shane Larkin, Peyton Siva
SG: Alec Burks, Randy Foye, Shane Larkin
SF: Gordon Hayward, DeMarre Carroll, Marvin Williams (injured)
PF: Enes Kanter, Jeremy Evans, Marvin Williams (injured)
C: Derrick Favors, Gorgui Dieg, Enes Kanter

That would be a REALLY YOUNG, but EXTREMELY TALENTED team. I would re-sign Mo Williams to a short term deal, as the PG position will be groomed for Larkin or Siva (sleeper pick in the 2nd round). Foye and Carroll should be retainable for relatively small contracts, and Marvin Williams will exercise his team option. He is injured, though, so look for Evans to receive a lot of playing time (finally). All those in favor of the youth movement? Well, this team would be the definition of a youth movement. The only players 30 or older on the team would be Mo Williams and Randy Foye. Everybody else is 27 or younger.
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^^^

Nothing about Mo, Larkin, Siva, Dieng and Foye shouts "Extremely Talented" to me whatsoever. And to be honest, if those are the players we got from this offseason, I'm going to be EXTREMELY disappointed.


And on that basis, I'm out.
 
If he was built like a pit bull on steroids I'd consider him at 14. But, he's not. Doesn't look like he can/does put up any resistance on the defensive end with his body. He's got career backup written all over him by my eye.

I'd much rather draft Schroeder, at least the upside is there to be a starter in the league. If Larkin is still on the board at #21, and I don't see why he wouldn't be, I'd be willing to burn a pick on him then. I have no problem drafting both Schroeder and Larkin out of this draft.

And I think you can entirely ignore his leaping numbers. I didn't see him finishing above the rim or getting up to bother shots in any of the film I looked at. He plays below the rim despite any leaping ability he possesses. It's not translating to the court IMHO.
 
jazzfan1971 said:
If he was built like a pit bull on steroids I'd consider him at 14. But, he's not. Doesn't look like he can/does put up any resistance on the defensive end with his body. He's got career backup written all over him by my eye.

I'd much rather draft Schroeder, at least the upside is there to be a starter in the league. If Larkin is still on the board at #21, and I don't see why he wouldn't be, I'd be willing to burn a pick on him then. I have no problem drafting both Schroeder and Larkin out of this draft.

And I think you can entirely ignore his leaping numbers. I didn't see him finishing above the rim or getting up to bother shots in any of the film I looked at. He plays below the rim despite any leaping ability he possesses. It's not translating to the court IMHO.
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Good post. Problem at 21 is I can name about 10 guys I'd rather have than Larkin.
Rice jr.
Ledo
Green
Bullock
etc.
 
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