Favors or Kanter?

[JohnnyClutch]

Favors easily. Why you guys think .680FT shooting is such a big advantage? I have yet to see Kanter make jumper in NBA while Favors made more then a few.

His free throw is significantly better than Favors'. When he misses it's a lot softer. Favors' clanks a bit too much.

I will say this though, Favors trade value would be a heck of a lot higher.

 

[LjJazzman]

Favors, and its not even close.

 

[sepanol]

I don't entirely agree. Yes, he needs to look to pass more frequently. He seemed to have decent vision last season, so maybe he's just frustrated with his role/offensive production. He needs to let the game come to him, and pick his spots better. It's tough for a young player who doesn't get regular touches to stay disciplined.

However, I'd rather see him try to dunk over guys than shoot fade-aways. He's long, strong and fairly explosive, and he should be using his superior tools to his advantage.

Thats my only consolation, i hope he will learn being more disciplined and playing smarter, because he has a very good raw talent, and he doesnt have that bad hands like most of the athletic big man has, i believe he can improve mid range jump shots and free throws

 

[GVC]

I wrote neither off. I also didn't make an assessment based on only bad plays/weaknesses of one player, as you did.

Kanter has better hands and footwork. Favors has length and athleticism. It's hard to compare the two because both are still learning how to use their very different strengths/abilities. I think they work well together:

On offense, Favors runs the floor and finishes more fluidly in transition. He'll likely be better diving to the basket on PnR's as well. Kanter, given his hands and what looks like a good stroke, will be able to create more offense for himself from more spots on the court in halfcourt sets.

On defense, Kanter's solid base will keep plodding, low post players away from the basket. There will be no rebounds for anyone else. Favors is better defending the PnR and helping from the weakside.

It's hard to choose between the two. Favors has a long way to go in refining his offensive game. Kanter should be fine if/when the game slows down for him (and yes, this also isn't a sure thing). It's hard to project either at this point, but I'm glad the Jazz have both. They're already productive NBA players (albeit offensively challenged ones).

 

[sepanol]

GVC's analysis explains two players very good. I think in none of the teams in nba, there are two very talented big men complementing each other so good. Thats a big plus for jazz.

 

[The Midnight]

They're such completely different players that they're nearly incomparable. Having said that, I would take Favors if I had to choose.

Wow.. that's huge coming from you.

/thread

 

[cowhide]

Isn't there enough arguing on Jazzfanz that someone has to start a thread like this. LOL. I love both the kids and would choose between either one. I am just glad the Jazz have both of them. Yea I know that isn't what the thread is about but I'd rather just complain about players I don't like instead of having to choose between two players that I want on the team.

 

[aybars]

thats why i chosed Burks!!

i take Burks..what u mean i cant?

 

[JohnnyClutch]

Isn't there enough arguing on Jazzfanz that someone has to start a thread like this. LOL

Someone suggested somewhere us trading one of our bigs for Rondo and Pierce or some such combo, and it got me thinking.


BTW. I'm happy to admit that CJ is being a lot less of a chukkar, and I need to change my signature. Keep it up yo!

 

[NCJazz]

Favors, and its not even close.

Would not be so sure about that. If he had played at KY last year think he would be a lot farther along and turning a lot of heads. His hard work will make up for a lot .

 

[JohnnyClutch]

There you go. Fixed.

 

[Jazz4ever]

I will say Kanter already does have one bankable skill - elite rebounding. Favors has more potential but has yet to develop even one bankable skill. I'd probably still take Favors though.