I didn't realize he reclassified. He would have been like Queen.
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Park Bites
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There has NOT been a more JAZZ draft pick ever.
seattlejazzfan
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two drafts in a row with (25 and 26) projected #1s who would have no problem playing in Utah. hell, one of them who apparently prefers utah over anywhere else. oh and they also happen to be be uber-talented dudes who would go #1 in most drafts. jazz need to at least TRY to take advantage of that again next year.
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A few guys on Jazz Twitter are going galaxy brain and think Harper is the 3rd/4th best prospect.
Im guessing the dude who was on your podcast is leading the charge.
Tremendous Upside
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May I introduce you to Kevin Durant.
I'm getting leery of skinny dudes after Cody, but Essengue should measure out in the same neighborhood as Bilal Coulibaly and Nic Batum entering the league. He has the potential to grow a bit more as well as fill out, since he's 18 and reportedly has huge hands. But yeah, his shoulders are narrow. He's a high-ceiling play with an uncertain floor.
I don't think he'll get 'run over' per se, but he may not bring much physicality. His 9'3" standing reach and mobility makes him a secondary rim presence. He's a better and more dynamic player than Ousman Dieng was a few years back, which I guess doesn't say a whole lot.
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A few 'What-Ifs' in this draft:
- What if Collin Murray-Boyles improves his shooting touch and his offensive game opens up?
- What if Asa Newell improves his handle and footwork to the point he can beat defenders in the half court?
- What if Jeremiah Fears improves his shooting and finishing ability?
- What if Derik Queen adds 3pt range?
- What if Rasheer Fleming has some handle and he didn't show much because NCAA spacing is so bad?
- What if Hugo Gonzales just had a down year?
- What if Sergio de Larrea is flat-out better than Kasparas Jakucionis?
- What if Rocco Zikarsky has better hands and a better motor than Khaman Maluach?
- What if Dink Pate is being overlooked because he's in Mexico City and the Gleague doesn't showcase young prospects well?
This is true. However, Kevin Durant is/was also unbelievably good at basketball which is a trait that, strangely, gets overlooked all the ****ing time.
Essengue trips my Ousmane Dieng/any random overseas guy with crazy length but sucks at basketball alarm.