A plea for more scoring and ball handling via the 12th pick

[Deleted member 848]

yeah the presence of Hood's mid-range game, Hayward, and Burks might not make Korkmaz's shot-making as much as a premium. However that set three=point shot is really ****ing important for this squad.

I suppose it's not unlikely for him to carve out a Sefalosha role for this team. Is that a fair mock?

DX seems to say he can maybe run pick-and-rolls. Huh. I guess I can't see how you don't pick this guy at 12. I just pray he can hit 3s at a high volume though.

 

[spycam1]

DX seems to say he can maybe run pick-and-rolls. Huh. I guess I can't see how you don't pick this guy at 12. I just pray he can hit 3s at a high volume though.

He's the most obvious choice to me at #12. The other options being of the high risk/reward variety: Skal and Thon.

 

[Deleted member 848]

this has been my first foray into draft-watching this entire season. I'll bow out now.

Go Dennis. You seem to crush this sorta thing.



edit: hell no to Thon at 12. Even if he explodes and makes us look stupid I don't think we need to go swinging for a home-run here. We don't need to win the lottery-- let's just get a wing who can drain threes and stay on the court with his defensive ability.

2nd edit: misunderstood your post-- thought Thon was being mocked at 12. Either way, i stand by the need for high risk/high reward

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

DX seems to say he can maybe run pick-and-rolls. Huh. I guess I can't see how you don't pick this guy at 12. I just pray he can hit 3s at a high volume though.

DX also talks about how he doesnt get to the FT line and relies too much on hitting tough shots. His weaknesses read like Rodney Hood's weaknesses. I just think Luwawu adds a more needed dynamic to our wings than Korkmaz.

Even in the event Hayward is traded or not signed, I still like Luwawu/Hood/Burks more than Korkmaz/Hood/Burks. Luwawu adds something unique to the group that we don't currently have where Korkmaz just kind of adds on to our preexisting strengths.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The D though if we have an on-court lineup of

Exum
Hayward
Luwawu
Favors
Gobert

 

[NAOS]

The stuff I've read about Korkmaz's defense and body give me pause. If given the choice between him and Luwawu, then I'm taking Luwawu.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

He's not. I just don't see a splashy PG signing (like Conley) in the cards for us this offseason. Not much has changed, we're still not a sexy FA destination.

Depending on who is available via trade, the draft may be our best chance to bolster the PG spot and he's the draft's best point guard.

WTF is wrong with what we have!!?

 

[Miggs]

yeah the presence of Hood's mid-range game, Hayward, and Burks might not make Korkmaz's shot-making as much as a premium. However that set three=point shot is really ****ing important for this squad.

I suppose it's not unlikely for him to carve out a Sefalosha role for this team. Is that a fair mock?

Sefalosha was a really solid defender years ago. Korkmaz is known as one?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

WTF is wrong with what we have!!?

It's a risk to just sit pat with Exum.

I wonder if Conley and the Jazz would be open to a short term deal, like 2 years. That would 30 when he signs his next big contract, which would be a good time line for a PG. If he signs a 4 year deal now he would be 32 going into his next contract signing. He could command another big long-term deal at 30. 32 might be harder to do the same.

2 years of Conley would make us a playoff team in the immediate and would allow us to evaluate our current pieces better. Best case scenario: Exum develops great and by Conley's 2nd year it's clear Exum is ready to be a full time starter. Since Exum has been coming off the bench, his value isnt extremely high going into his contract signing. Some teams like him, but are scared to throw huge amounts of money on him. The Jazz are able to sign him in RFA at a good price. Championships follow.

 

[Miggs]

It's a risk to just sit pat with Exum.

I wonder if Conley and the Jazz would be open to a short term deal, like 2 years. That would 30 when he signs his next big contract, which would be a good time line for a PG. If he signs a 4 year deal now he would be 32 going into his next contract signing. He could command another big long-term deal at 30. 32 might be harder to do the same.

2 years of Conley would make us a playoff team in the immediate and would allow us to evaluate our current pieces better. Best case scenario: Exum develops great and by Conley's 2nd year it's clear Exum is ready to be a full time starter. Since Exum has been coming off the bench, his value isnt extremely high going into his contract signing. Some teams like him, but are scared to throw huge amounts of money on him. The Jazz are able to sign him in RFA at a good price. Championships follow.

Or stand pat.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

It's a risk to just sit pat with Exum.

I wonder if Conley and the Jazz would be open to a short term deal, like 2 years. That would 30 when he signs his next big contract, which would be a good time line for a PG. If he signs a 4 year deal now he would be 32 going into his next contract signing. He could command another big long-term deal at 30. 32 might be harder to do the same.

2 years of Conley would make us a playoff team in the immediate and would allow us to evaluate our current pieces better. Best case scenario: Exum develops great and by Conley's 2nd year it's clear Exum is ready to be a full time starter. Since Exum has been coming off the bench, his value isnt extremely high going into his contract signing. Some teams like him, but are scared to throw huge amounts of money on him. The Jazz are able to sign him in RFA at a good price. Championships follow.

Why is it a risk. Exum more then proved himself on defense. We also have Mack and Neto who bring different offensive skill sets. We don't need anymore pg's. We have a winning record with Exum at first string.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Why is it a risk. Exum more then proved himself on defense. We also have Mack and Neto who bring different offensive skill sets. We don't need anymore pg's. We have a winning record with Exum at first string.

Because I think it's a legitimate argument that Hayward/Hood/Favors/Gobert are all held back by the PG position on our team.