Jazz Trading JLIII, Murphy for Carrick Felix
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Hayward is around 225 lbs btw
How did DL do this? This guy is a MAGICIAN!!!
I wrote a draft article about Felix last season and wrote the following about drafting him using our second round pick:
"This is the guy I want Utah to draft! I love Felix’s game. To begin, he’s a defensive stopper. That alone makes him intriguing, especially since he can play both shooting guard and small forward. Also, Carrick has dramatically improved his three-point shooting (37 percent his senior year). I’m going to say it — this guy could be a Bruce Bowen-like player. I’m not exaggerating. Of course, there are setbacks to this comparison, as well: Felix isn’t a complete shooter, as one would expect a shooting guard to be, and yes, I’m aware Bowen played small forward. Also, like Bowen, his free-throw shooting isn’t the best (66 percent his senior year — the lowest percentage during his college career), but I genuinely feel he’s worth the pick based solely for his defensive prowess."
I wrote a draft article about Felix last season and wrote the following about drafting him using our second round pick:
"This is the guy I want Utah to draft! I love Felix’s game. To begin, he’s a defensive stopper. That alone makes him intriguing, especially since he can play both shooting guard and small forward. Also, Carrick has dramatically improved his three-point shooting (37 percent his senior year). I’m going to say it — this guy could be a Bruce Bowen-like player. I’m not exaggerating. Of course, there are setbacks to this comparison, as well: Felix isn’t a complete shooter, as one would expect a shooting guard to be, and yes, I’m aware Bowen played small forward. Also, like Bowen, his free-throw shooting isn’t the best (66 percent his senior year — the lowest percentage during his college career), but I genuinely feel he’s worth the pick based solely for his defensive prowess."
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Good call. I really wish one or two of those guys had more elite length for a sf.
A first rounder is "too much" for the Cavs to give up because the Cavs could have dumped salary with another team without giving up a first round pick. Need to think about counterparty alternatives. Jazz were smart to capitalize and get assets.
Stifle Tower
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Besides the fact the Jazz may have actually WANTED Felix. AS kabenac pointed out, he was a pretty good prospect coming out of college. His draft profile states he was usually put on the opposing team's best wing. Even stated he sometimes defended the 5 (but obviously that won't happen in the NBA). I imagine he can probably guard three positions. He could very well develop into a very effective "3 and D" player. Cleveland had a plethora of wings last season (Bennett, Waiters, Gee, CJ, etc.), and Felix broke his kneecap, so he didn't get much playing time (I think 7 pro games and 9 in the D-League - something like that).
No, this isn't a ground-breaking trade. But IF Felix proves he can be an effective backup, it gives the Jazz flexibility. After watching Hood play in the SL, I think he and Hayward may eventually be the starters. SO maybe Burks gets a big contract the Jazz decide not to match. Who knows? What is important is to just have a bunch of players in the pipeline for trades, in case of injuries, etc.
LjJazzman
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I'm really excited about this trade because it means the Jazz don't have a single player currently on the roster that I don't want to see play.
Usually there are a handful of guys on the roster that I never want to see on the court, but not anymore. There is something to look forward to, and be excited about from every single player on the roster.
I can't wait for this season.
Usually there are a handful of guys on the roster that I never want to see on the court, but not anymore. There is something to look forward to, and be excited about from every single player on the roster.
I can't wait for this season.
Stifle Tower
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Hadn't thought of it that way, but yes, so far all 12 guys could contribute in one form or another.
My guess is the Jazz pick up a 3rd PG. Bledsoe is still available.
JK, maybe they don't "redshirt" Neto another year. It will probably be a veteran, though. I know Clark was playing a bit at that point during SL. Guess he could be back.
And Motum probably makes the team as Exum's translator.
LjJazzman
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My thought wasn't necessarily that they can all contribute, they can, but I was more referring to I find all of them are entertaining to watch.