Hipporippo
Well-Known Member
We will have a hole at SF when the Jazz decide not to re-sign AK. Who better to replace AK than a stronger, younger, healthier player built from the same mold? Plus, chances are that Vesely won't have the same psychological issues that limited AK's potential.
Few people remember that in AK's early years, he was WORTH the contract the Jazz signed him to. He was a budding star.
At 6'11" and 240 lbs, this guy Vesely runs the court like a young AK (who is only 6'9" and was only 210 lbs when he came in the league) and gets up as high as Dwight Howard on his dunks/blocked shots. He can add a lot of length from the weak side to protect the basket if/when Milsap/Jefferson can't contain his man. And, per report, he can knock down the open shot.
Buying into the Bismack hype is worrisome as he is SO undersized for a C at 6'8" 240lbs--even with a 7'7" reach. He is an athletic specimen and plays bigger than he is. But, we are already loaded with people trying to play bigger than they are. If, at the combine, he measures in a little bit taller (around 6'10" and only because of his reach) I wouldn't be against taking him with the 6th pick as a defensive-minded center. But, I don't want him at 6'8" for PF because we already have FAVORS.
Few people remember that in AK's early years, he was WORTH the contract the Jazz signed him to. He was a budding star.
At 6'11" and 240 lbs, this guy Vesely runs the court like a young AK (who is only 6'9" and was only 210 lbs when he came in the league) and gets up as high as Dwight Howard on his dunks/blocked shots. He can add a lot of length from the weak side to protect the basket if/when Milsap/Jefferson can't contain his man. And, per report, he can knock down the open shot.
Buying into the Bismack hype is worrisome as he is SO undersized for a C at 6'8" 240lbs--even with a 7'7" reach. He is an athletic specimen and plays bigger than he is. But, we are already loaded with people trying to play bigger than they are. If, at the combine, he measures in a little bit taller (around 6'10" and only because of his reach) I wouldn't be against taking him with the 6th pick as a defensive-minded center. But, I don't want him at 6'8" for PF because we already have FAVORS.
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