Potential Promise to DJ Wilson?

[JazzFever]

https://purpleandblues.com/2017/05/24/nba-draft-rumor-utah-jazz-guarantee-michigans-d-j-wilson/

Sounds like a good prospect. If true I don't like it leaking since other teams near our spot may try to use it against us.

 

[Elizah Huge]

You are a little late to the party. There is a draft thread for this and it's already been mentioned.


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[colton]

You are a little late to the party. There is a draft thread for this and it's already been mentioned.


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I think a potential promise is significant enough that it deserves its own thread. The Jazz have only done a verified promise once that I can recall... but I can't remember the details.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Hopefully he falls to 30 just so we know if this is true or not.

 

[infection]

If true, someone help me understand what we're seeing that warrants a guarantee. Not a knock, just curious as I'm not sophisticated enough to know it.

 

[Jazz Traveler]

Wasn't there a promise to CJ Miles to draft him in the first round, but Jazz ended up drafting him in the 2nd round instead?

 

[gomretat]

The vast majority of promises to draft rumors turn out to be false. I am not buying on this one.

 

[bigmike]

I call BS as well. I don't believe "promises" are legit, and I really don't believe we're the kind of team to make one.

 

[stitches]

If true, someone help me understand what we're seeing that warrants a guarantee. Not a knock, just curious as I'm not sophisticated enough to know it.

Here's my opinion from the other thread:

For what it's worth I like DJ Wilson, but I also have some worries about him. He has the trifecta of success - NBA size, NBA athleticism, NBA skill. He's very long (7'3" wingspan, 9'2" standing reach) with the mobility of a wing and the length of a Derrick Favors. He has explosive athleticism off both 1 foot and 2 feet. He is the perfect new age big IMO. His length and mobility will help him defend at a good level with Jazz coaching, IMO. He also has a legit NBA skill - he can shoot. I am completely buying his shot. It looks great and it goes in - both from 3 and from FT. His release is very quick too. I have no worries for his shot in the NBA. At the very least I think he can be a 35-36% shooter. He also seems to have good IQ which can be seen on his cuts. To me he looks like a very good modern day 4 prospect.

The problem with him is... the rest of his game is a bit raw and unrefined, which wouldn't be a problem if he wasn't 21 already. I wonder why he needed to become junior before he shined? I still like him and I still would take him no. 30 without much hesitation.

 

[stitches]

I think the biggest case against believing we've promised anything is the fact that there is a real possibility we trade one or both picks before the draft.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think the biggest case against believing we've promised anything is the fact that there is a real possibility we trade one or both picks before the draft.

Maybe the promise is we will draft you if you fall to 42 and give you a 4 year contract?

 

[stitches]

Maybe the promise is we will draft you if you fall to 42 and give you a 4 year contract?

Are they allowed to give him 4 years?