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LoPo said:
I have been high on Okogie through the entire process. He is a very aggressive player on both ends of the court. He is going to make you work on both ends of the court. He's the type guy you don't want to play against. If we are looking for a quality role player off the bench, he is a good choice because I think he will be a solid pro for a while. I don't think he's the guy for #21 because his value would be poor that high, but I think he will end up being a better pro than a number of the guys projected to go ahead of him.
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Okogie is known for making bone headed plays. Physically he is a great prospect. So if we really believe in our development staff, that we can turn him into a smart basketball player. Then we should draft him.
 
His development from his freshman year was pretty massive. Watch this video during his freshman year. He's not impressive physically, but he's having a great impact on the game.



Then watch his sophomore year. I think he's a late bloomer physically. There is so much more bounce his sophomore year. I just think he's starting to scratch the surface of his physical abilities. I see a ton of untapped potential here which reminds me of Donovan from last year. And note, I'm not saying he's Donovan, but his college tape reminds me of what I was looking at last year.

https://herosports.com/nba-draft/highlights-josh-okogie-sg-sf-georgia-tech-hawks-thunder-b6b6
 
So at this point, the top 5 picks are still likely to include: Ayton, Bagley, Bamba, Doncic and Jackson Jr.

The next 5 picks are likely to include: Porter Jr., Carter, Young, Mikal Bridges and lets say Miles Bridges for now.

The guys expected to go 11 - 15 would then include: Walker, Sexton, Knox, Williams and SGA (though one of these guys could drop a few spots).

So the next group of guys would be expected to include: Zhaire Smith, Troy Brown Jr., Keita Bates-Diop, Elie Okobo, Kevin Huerter and lets say Chandler Hutchison. I'd say the Jazz are 90% likely to end up with one of theses guys if they stay at #21, or even if they move up a few spots.

Sleeper picks that could sneak into that group would be Melvin Frazier, Dzanan Musa, Anfernee Simons, Jerome Robinson and Mitchell Robinson. I'm not sure about Okogie. I'm doubting it somehow.

I'd be surprised if Donte Divincenzo or Grayson Allen are quite in this last group, but I guess stranger things have happened. I think Landry Shamet, Khyri Thomas, Deanthony Melton and Gary Trent Jr. might also be considered on par with Donte and Grayson, but I'm just speculating. Jacob Evans should be in that next group as well.
 
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I've listened to workout interviews with most of the 1st round prospects in the draft. Troy Brown and Jacob Evans are probably the two best at interviewing from what I've seen. Good attitudes, show IQ in interviews, and charismatic.
 
I'm really excited at how deep this draft is. No matter what happens on draft night we should be able to get a good player, even if our top 2 or 3 targets are no longer on the board.
 
Good summary, Catchall. If the Jazz really like a player and draft him earlier than projected, I have no problem with that. Starters are set dependind on Favs. If Quin wants someone like Allen to provide immediate help, I could see that. Or Jazz can go with someone they know will be stashed in the GLeague and add a FA.
 
Jack Strop said:
Good summary, Catchall. If the Jazz really like a player and draft him earlier than projected, I have no problem with that. Starters are set dependind on Favs. If Quin wants someone like Allen to provide immediate help, I could see that. Or Jazz can go with someone they know will be stashed in the GLeague and add a FA.
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The question is how the Jazz have these players ranked. My guess is that they have clear preferences and will make an attempt to trade up into the teens to get the one they really want. I doubt that the Jazz just passively sit at 21, especially when they have 3 non-guaranteed contracts to offer a team. Like last year, I think the goal may need to be to get ahead of San Antonio at #18.

Wonder what we can give to our boy Igor to get up to PHX's pick at 16. Phx wants to make the POs this year if they can.
 
They dont have 3 non-guaranteed contracts to offer. Those dont count in trades and cant be used to save a team money against the cap/tax. New rules that went into effect in 2017.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
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I like him... I think there is a lot to work with... I think where he goes may be key in determining how he develops though. I could see a coach like Doc Rivers letting him figure things out for himself and kinda struggling.

I also think he won't be around when we pick. any of the teams 12-20 he would fit.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I like him... I think there is a lot to work with... I think where he goes may be key in determining how he develops though. I could see a coach like Doc Rivers letting him figure things out for himself and kinda struggling.

I also think he won't be around when we pick. any of the teams 12-20 he would fit.
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Yeah, I'm thinking his floor might be the Spurs, but there are so many guys in this range that a guy could easily fall.
 
Jack Strop said:
They dont have 3 non-guaranteed contracts to offer. Those dont count in trades and cant be used to save a team money against the cap/tax. New rules that went into effect in 2017.
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The Jazz could include them in a trade that takes back some salary, and the other team could waive one or more of those guys. They'd be pieces used to make a trade work.
 
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