Thee Jazz Fan
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I'm still trying to figure out why he was outside the top ten. Wasn't he regarded as the best wing in the draft.
Burks is the Best Wing In Class
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I'm still trying to figure out why he was outside the top ten. Wasn't he regarded as the best wing in the draft.
2011 NBA Draft | June 23, 2011
Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
1.CLE - Kyrie Irving
2.MIN - Derrick Williams
3.UTA - Enes Kanter
4.CLE - Tristan Thompson
5.TOR - Jonas Valanciunas
6.WAS - Jan Vesely
7.SAC - Bismack Biyombo
8.DET - Brandon Knight
9.CHA - Kemba Walker
10.MIL - Jimmer Fredette
11.GSW - Klay Thompson
12.UTA - Alec Burks
13.PHX - Markieff Morris
14.HOU - Marcus Morris
Bold are Point Guards (so they don't count in "best wing" evaluation)
Underline are wings -
Jimmer and Klay are "pure shooters." They were taken for that skill. then Burks. And so those people who believe he can become a better (or much better) shooter believe he will be the best of the bunch, becuase he has the other skills.
LilStocktonSyndrome
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I hear people talking about his poor outside shooting. Personally, if you look at the great players in the league today, most of them are better at driving to the hoop and get a majority of their points at the line (DRose, LeBrick, DWade). Jordan wasn't a good shooter until later in his career, and I see Burks's comparison to Wade; Wade really isn't a very good outside shooter. To be honest, there are only a couple stars in the league that are great outside shooters (Dirk, Durant, Kobe,etc)
It's easier to be a role player who can shoot though. Stars can afford not to be shooters because they usually have the ball in their hands.
LilStocktonSyndrome
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This is true; we also have another non-PG (Hayward) who is good with the ball. He is probably going to begin his career scoring hoops around the basket (ala Brewer). He does need to get stronger, however.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
I know it's still too early to fully assess the trades and picks, but KOC has done a helluva job, IMO, of rebuilding the franchise - TWICE. Almost got there with the core of AK, Boozer, Okur, Deron. Unfortunately, due to injuries, it took a little bit longer than it should have to see the fatal flaws. And then it takes a few years after that to shed the unwanted long-term contracts, unless you're like some franchise and just keep trading bad for bad (or bad for worse!).
And now, the Jazz have four great prospects and a future lottery pick still in hand. I'm trying to curb my enthusiasm, but in 3-4 years, Favors-Kanter-Hayward-Burks- could develop into one of the best starting groups in the league. Just need to add a solid PG as Harris will be getting a bit old.
//r00t 4 Jazz
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I also have to keep reminding myself that Burks was the 12th pick to help temper my excitement for him and the draft overall. I'm sure some is just Jazz optimism (kool-aid) but seems strange that he slipped as far as he did, some of it could be because Cavs taking Tristan at #4 followed by the run of international players, combined with some concentrating on perceived flaws of lack of 3 point shooting and defense. As well as who knows maybe he didn't interview well with his nervous, quiet voice could have left a bad impression and maybe didn't work out well for some teams who knows.
All I know is I'm glad the Jazz picked him and focused on his positives (passing, rebounding, FT %, mid range shooting, slashing) and understanding if he works he can improve the D with effort and the 3% with practice and repetitions.
All I know is I'm glad the Jazz picked him and focused on his positives (passing, rebounding, FT %, mid range shooting, slashing) and understanding if he works he can improve the D with effort and the 3% with practice and repetitions.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Agree, that's Burks' floor. And at best, who knows? If he can play 3 positions, that gives the Jazz a ton of versatility.
