So I see there are zero votes for Cameron Payne making it an almost certainty that 1- the Jazz will draft him and 2- we will all find away to claim he was our guy all along.
So I see there are zero votes for Cameron Payne making it an almost certainty that 1- the Jazz will draft him and 2- we will all find away to claim he was our guy all along.
I have to admit, I'm looking at things differently this year than I have for quite a while. 98% of the time I believe in taking the player with the best chance to turn into something special, even if there's a higher risk they bust or they are several years away from being a significant contributor. However, I feel like Utah has turned a big corner, mainly due to the acquisition of Rudy Gobert, and I've got a taste for playoff blood now that has me saying to hell with patience. That's why I'm favoring Kaminsky/Portis, when normally I'd probably be pushing for Looney or Turner. Funny thing is, if Utah really wants to go all in this year, they should probably trade the pick in a deal for someone like Lowry/Holiday/Lawson.
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When it comes down to it, I guess I'm kinda stuck wanting the best of both worlds. My first preference is still to trade up for Hezonja/Porzingis/Johnson. Second preference is probably a trade for someone who helps right away, but only if we pull off a good deal. Don't want to overpay. Third preference is to draft someone who can contribute right away, which is why I favor Frank/Portis. Lastly, if DL is confident in finding 1st rate talent at 12, I'll support that even if it means several years before it pays off. Just can't get too excited right now for option 4.
Great post.I have to admit, I'm looking at things differently this year than I have for quite a while. 98% of the time I believe in taking the player with the best chance to turn into something special, even if there's a higher risk they bust or they are several years away from being a significant contributor. However, I feel like Utah has turned a big corner, mainly due to the acquisition of Rudy Gobert, and I've got a taste for playoff blood now that has me saying to hell with patience. That's why I'm favoring Kaminsky/Portis, when normally I'd probably be pushing for Looney or Turner. Funny thing is, if Utah really wants to go all in this year, they should probably trade the pick in a deal for someone like Lowry/Holiday/Lawson.
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When it comes down to it, I guess I'm kinda stuck wanting the best of both worlds. My first preference is still to trade up for Hezonja/Porzingis/Johnson. Second preference is probably a trade for someone who helps right away, but only if we pull off a good deal. Don't want to overpay. Third preference is to draft someone who can contribute right away, which is why I favor Frank/Portis. Lastly, if DL is confident in finding 1st rate talent at 12, I'll support that even if it means several years before it pays off. Just can't get too excited right now for option 4.
A note on Turner-- his movement reminds me of Hayward as a rookie. If he is will to work, the P3 guys could transform his movement. I think a lot of his defensive movement problems are related to his inability to get into a defensive stance.
We are not going to contend next season with or without the contributions of 1 rookie....
Now watch Jazz shock the world and take RJ Hunter, who becomes the fourth best pick in the draft.