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One thing I’m sure @Elizah Huge has thought of as the driver of the Anthony Black bus… the Black Sexton backcourt could be something that works as Black can bring the passing and defense to supplement Collins deficiencies. Anthony would need to be solid as a spot up shooter and I think Collin would need to be better as a pull-up shooter for it to be dynamic. But that arrangement might work whether they are starting or Sexton is coming off the bench.
 
ONE LOVE said:
Why would DAL take Black when the have Luka?
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because he can defend multiple positions, handle, pass - those guys are always valuable. would also help if he could knock down open shots, but the ability to defend multiple positions, defend well and make guys better is no joke.
 
The reports are now that Kyrie is likely to stay with Dallas as they are going to be willing to offer him more money and years than anyone else.

They aren't drafting Anthony Black, and if you're a Black stan you should hate the idea of Dallas drafting him because they are just going to turn him into another Josh Green.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Black/JHS would give you huge guard playmakers who are both locked in on D and high IQ. Lewis gives you that length/athleticism/shooting combo on the wing.

Either one of Black/JHS would emerge as the better primary handler option, or they both are equals and they share the floor together.

The Jazz need an overall boost to their defense/passing/IQ profile, and Black/JHS would give you a lot of potential growth in that area.
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I see no point in drafting two playmakers despite good size at the pg position, when neither provide spacing on or off ball. ( I don't see AB as a pg at all)
You can get athlete's with playmaking skill on the wing that can't shoot, later in the draft for a lot cheaper.
There is no problem with having these types of defenders and ball movers available, I don't disagree with that. What I have a problem with is essentially wasting lottery picks on these types of "role players"
We need to find a stud 1st option level scorer at 9 or trade up for one. Maybe we have to trade out to get one. But even if we roll with the Finnisher as that guy, expecting high level playmakers/defenders around him to be the mantra, anytime he fails we fail, won't work unless he proves to be an MVP level player in the next couple seasons. Is he? I don't think so.
He needs a Batman or at minimum another Robin to team up with him.
 
ONE LOVE said:
Rafael said Klimtman stopped doing workouts as if OKC made him a promise.

Thoughts?

If this is true… Why would he limit himself to just the 1 team?
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I know OKC has a lot of picks, but they’ve allegedly made promises to half a dozen guys by now. Someone’s gonna end up disappointed..
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
One thing I’m sure @Elizah Huge has thought of as the driver of the Anthony Black bus… the Black Sexton backcourt could be something that works as Black can bring the passing and defense to supplement Collins deficiencies. Anthony would need to be solid as a spot up shooter and I think Collin would need to be better as a pull-up shooter for it to be dynamic. But that arrangement might work whether they are starting or Sexton is coming off the bench.
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With the combined power of two players we can form one pretty good player.
 
Elizah Huge said:
I don’t really agree at all. We need someone who can set up Lauri and Walker. I don’t know how you can say you don’t want a defensive stopper after the defense we’ve had on the perimeter over the last few years.
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I'm not saying I don't want a defensive stopper. I'm saying I don't want a defensive stopper who can't shoot.
I remember Rubio was known for 2 things. Defense and setting up his teammates. I really disliked Rubio.
 
fishonjazz said:
I'm not saying I don't want a defensive stopper. I'm saying I don't want a defensive stopper who can't shoot.
I remember Rubio was known for 2 things. Defense and setting up his teammates. I really disliked Rubio.
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I liked Rubio. I think he came just a little early. If we had him and Bogey at the same it would have worked out better. Instead we started Rubio/Royce/Crowder all who can’t create their own shot.
 
A bunch of years ago I checked every mock from NBADRAFT.NET and they hit on like 10% of our actual picks (I think it was D-Will, Kanter and Pavlovic). It'd be cool to learn which draft site has been the most accurate for us.
 
Elizah Huge said:
I liked Rubio. I think he came just a little early. If we had him and Bogey at the same it would have worked out better. Instead we started Rubio/Royce/Crowder all who can’t create their own shot.
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I didn't like Rubio at all on the jazz and don't really remember any of his other teams having much success. THT is also known for defense and was quite good at setting teammates up. Dunn is known for defense and averaged 8 assists per 36 (really close to Conley in that regard) while we were surrounding him with crap teammates and tanking and he shot 54% from the field and 47% from 3.
If we want defense and setting up teammates from our point guard then we already have a couple of those dudes and it seems like most jazz fans don't really like either one all that much.
 
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