Jazz select Grayson Allen at 21

[The Midnight]

The negative reaction reminds me of when my Browns took Baker #1. Two of the most polarizing players in college sports.

I think you'll all feel better once you listen to DL interviews and his reasoning.

Must admit the 'hand pads' explanation eased my pain somewhat. He's ours now so here's hoping for the best.

 

[The Midnight]

He's actually really well spoken.

 

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[Revolution 9]

I'll admit watching Donovan hug Grayson swayed me a little. They looked good together, and I could tell Donovan was excited to play with him, and vice versa.
Good vibes!

Now lets resign Favors, and Exum and stay healthy in 2018-19!

 

[Revolution 9]

The more videos I watch the more I'm enjoying his shot fake. Its pretty damn elite.

His shooting form again is beautiful.

 

[carolinajazz]

You guys heard it here 1st, the Jazz picked Allen to appeal the fan base’s “perceived” preference rather than for basketball reasons.

I mean come on man, why even bring something like that up?

Well, he's a known commodity and he fits the Utah Jazz mold to a large extent! If he can give us 20 minutes and 10 points a game, we're in business! Remember too, that Donovan makes EVERYBODY he plays with a better player on the court! I suspect Allen will get some wide open looks because of that!

 

[LoPo]

This will end up being a really, really good pick.

I was a major fan of Donte D and Okogie. I could have talked myself into Brown or Huerter. At #21, those guys were gone. Nothing we could do about it without sacrificing an asset. And in my opinion, I wasnt sold on any of those guys as worth trading up for.

Grayson is ready to play now. He's a fierce competitor who can shoot the 3 and play next to Donovan. I think the open NBA game will let him shine more than the clunky, closed off college game.

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[Sugarless]

I love it. Totally love it.

I understand people being wary of his reputation and his past antics, but if you've watched Duke at all you know how he has matured this season both mentally and on the basketball side. I think he's coming to the perfect organization to keep maturing and to find his place in the league. He's gonna bring shooting, competitiveness, another fearless guy at the end of the clock, and if he can improve his on-the-ball defense and use his athleticism to attack the rim and draw fouls, it's gonna be the cherry on top for the Jazz. He's got the makings to at least be an excellent 6th man, and although I expect him to be inconsistent at first, he should be able to help a bit from the start.

 

[fishonjazz]

Sorry guys this was a bad pick. A further negative added to this is the fact we now have Donovan, who has been in a full out attempt to change the perception of this market, and then you pick Allen. Sorry guys, but a pick like this makes a lot of people who cover the league, or are in the league...sort of laugh and think “classic Utah”.

By classic Utah you mean athletic shooters who are a bit dirty? Or just white guys?

I think it’s ******** that because the jazz are located in Utah that means that they shouldn’t draft white players.

Jazz drafted players like deshawn Stevenson, Kirk Snyder, Quincy Lewis, Morris almond, trey Burke, Alec Burks, Donovan Mitchell, etc etc etc. Utah drafts black dude plenty. Sometimes they think that the best guy on the board is a white guy so they draft him(just like every other team) but because they are the Utah Jazz I guess that they are not supposed to draft white guys. That’s weak as ****

 

[Miggs]

His 8’1” standing reach and 6’7.25” wingspan coupled with 0 reps on the bench concern me in that I think his switchability on d will be limited due to a lack of size and strength. We shall see though. I’ll admit I didn’t think he played weakly and think he played longer than his size.

 

[Revolution 9]