billyshelby
Well-Known Member
Even if that player doesn't fit as well as another that's on the board? I'm not a believer in talent being the lone piece of criteria to evaluate a prospect. If we were the Wizards? Yes, pick the BPA because they have holes everywhere. The Jazz? No, pick a player that fills weaknesses, fits a team's mentality and what they are trying to do, and improves the team as a whole. Yes, even if the player is a little less talented overall. Monroe being above and beyond more talented than any other realistic Jazz prospect in this draft is debatable regardless.
Just because Monroe (or any 'need big') is the best of the available 4's and 5's does not mean the Jazz should take one. At 9 you should be looking for a guy with star potential. If one isn't there, and the difference between a Monroe and a Babbitt isn't deemed that great, take Monroe. But we'll have plenty of guys at 9 better than the serviceable bigs in this draft destined for journeyman status in the NBA.