well I really hope Jazz draft Knox becausenthey are only staff who can coach players up to their potential.rolls eyes. Love how y'all given them so much credit but no blame for players like T.B and TLyles?
I’m not a Jazz fan. I just like good basketball. No organisation maximises every players potential but the Jazz have an opportunity to scout some talented players & potentially add to what they have. Mitchell & Gobert were taken #13 & #27. Imagine what they can do in this draft.
Also TB & Lyles are essentially the same players the Jazz drafted. They’re just experiencing success in different systems.
Knox’s stock will increase as this draft has a much higher floor than other drafts. Knox’s measurements are 6’9 with a 7’ wingspan. He’s also one of the youngest players available (meaning time to develop is on his side)
The Jazz need scorers and floor spacers. Knox might not be the best at either now but he has the potential to be better than the other players in the Jazz’s range. Personally I don’t think the Jazz will draft him.
Keita Bates Diop - He’s probably my favourite player as he mixes production & versatility but I don’t know how much more he can develop
Hutchinson - Passes almost every test. Not sure how he’ll look once he’s developed but the majority of the league could do with a player like him.
Kurucs - Older, more developed Knox with post moves - reminds me a little of Hezonja. In all honesty there’s a long list of 6’8 plus European prospects who are hyped but their talent never translates. I hope he can change this. He does a lot well
Musa - Bonafide scorer in Europe but not much else, NO defence & he struggles with contact on offense & defence. I’d be surprised if he was drafted before #21. Character wise he’s a Utah player
Troy Brown - reminds me of AB. I like both, I know Burks lacks focus at times.
Jaylen McDaniels - Passes the eye test but needs to add weight & consistency. To me unless he convinces in work outs, you can’t risk taking him in the first round. As better prospects are available in an abundance
My take, but a lot can change in a month. The Jazz have a lot to consider. They can draft a combo guard a three and D type. A three point specialist, a scorer or a stretch four.