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The Jazz have acquired the 13th pick and select Donovan Mitchell

Jack Strop said:
This age thing is so overrated. Old school players like Stockton went to college for 4 years before being drafted. Yes, high school players are more advanced; they play a much more robust schedule outside of HS than players in the previous eras of basketball. So 1-and-done rookies might be at an advanced skill level than previous generations. But to think Mitchell can't make huge leaps is also erroneous. Just look at Hayward at 21 (couple of years in the league) vs. what he is today. Or George Hill. Mitchell committed late to basketball. And his work ethic is going to carry him a long ways. I think he eats up everything Quin teaches him. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if he's getting major rotation minutes very early.
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I didn't say he can't make huge leaps. I just said statistically it's not that likely and advised to avoid unrealistic expectations since the names Westbrook and Wade were mentioned. Maybe starting late means his learning curve is steeper right now, we'll see how long that keeps that way.
 
colton said:
I'm pretty much picturing him as a cross between Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook.
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He is good, but he's not THAT good. Sheesh. Don't believe the hype. I figure amarcus smart defender with some Alec Burks spring in him. A premier 3 and D guy. Westbrook mating with Wad... Let's not be silly!
 
The Jazz Wonderbra said:
He is good, but he's not THAT good. Sheesh. Don't believe the hype. I figure amarcus smart defender with some Alec Burks spring in him. A premier 3 and D guy. Westbrook mating with Wad... Let's not be silly!
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I doubt any of us expect that. Colton using hyperbole. Me too.
Personally, I believe Mitchell can be an all-star caliber player. Will he actually be an all-star? Probably not; there are too many great wings and PG's in the West. But I see him as an integral part of a 3-man rotation at PG/SG. Expand that out to include Hill, Exum, Mitchell, Hayward, Hood and Ingles. That would be a pretty solid set of players to cover the 1-3 spots.
 
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Jack Strop said:
This age thing is so overrated. Old school players like Stockton went to college for 4 years before being drafted. Yes, high school players are more advanced; they play a much more robust schedule outside of HS than players in the previous eras of basketball. So 1-and-done rookies might be at an advanced skill level than previous generations. But to think Mitchell can't make huge leaps is also erroneous. Just look at Hayward at 21 (couple of years in the league) vs. what he is today. Or George Hill. Mitchell committed late to basketball. And his work ethic is going to carry him a long ways. I think he eats up everything Quin teaches him. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if he's getting major rotation minutes very early.
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What I liked the most was watching a pre-draft interview with him and him stating how he just "got it" a few months ago and "everything clicked". He knows what he can do and confidence just oozes out of this kid.
 
According to reports, Donovan didn't know he was being traded to the Jazz when he got on the stage. Then when he sat down for his interview he saw it on the monitors and fist pumped, because he wanted to play for the Jazz.
 
stitches said:
According to reports, Donovan didn't know he was being traded to the Jazz when he got on the stage. Then when he sat down for his interview he saw it on the monitors and fist pumped, because he wanted to play for the Jazz.
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We already knew that on draft night.

I mentioned how Devin Booker fist pumped when we passed on him and Donovan Mitchell fist pumped when we traded for him.


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White Chocolate said:
We already knew that on draft night.

I mentioned how Devin Booker fist pumped when we passed on him and Donovan Mitchell fist pumped when we traded for him.


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I think this repeated story about Booker's fist pump at the draft is kinda exaggerated. His teammate at UK just got drafted, maybe it was a sign of happiness for Lyles being drafted?
 
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