Chad Feldheimer
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y u no post this in the 2011 Draft thread?
2011 draft.....
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Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Do we have a 2nd? I thought we gave it to Chicago along with Boozer in order to get the TPE.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Good philosophy, but it takes two to tango. You don't think the Jazz tried to trade up last year from the 9? Everyone knew the draft was really five deep and then you had little difference from 6-16 or so.
This draft may shape up as the top-3, then perhaps a little more definition for the next 4-5 picks, then filler after that. PERHAPS, the Jazz can use their 13th-14th pick PLUS the GS pick to trade for a starting wing. That would be dependent on a rebuilding team willing to dump a veteran. But I don't think the #6 and #13 would even be good enough to move up to #3. In a very weak draft, it's doubtful Krazy Kahn would even bite on that one. But you never know, he and KOC are good friends.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Well, not to rain on your parade, but we were in the same position with the Knicks last season. Then NY played decent down the stretch, passed a handful of teams and the pick dropped all the way down to #9. The same variables are in place this season: there are no incentives for the teams behind NJ to play well. That just hurts their draft positioning in an already weak draft. Luckily, the teams ahead of NJ have a 4 game cushion, but Detroit is in turmoil, Milwaukee sucks and the Clippers have Blake and not much else. On the other hand, NJ has no reason to tank; they've already traded their pick. And Williams/Lopez will develop even better timing together - provided Deron can play through his hand and wrist injury. That may very well be the biggest factor. If Deron was shooting better, NJ would have won 2 of their last 3.
Believe it to be the case. Almost to bad seems like we have more luck in the 2nd round than 1st.
Fakers Luck
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According to RealGM, it is an unconditional 2nd rounder for 2011. I thought it was top 55 protected, but that never made much sense.
ill move it dmvp.
and please call him the black falcon.
and please call him the black falcon.
Thee Jazz Fan
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I don't know anything about him, but he sure sounds intriguing plays for Baylor could he be the next Durant type player here is the scouting report.
Strengths: Has incredible length for a wing player – has a 7’2.5” wingspan ... His NBA position is definitely on the wing as his perimeter skills - notably ball handling, lateral foot speed and athleticism - are phenomenal ... He can shoot the three, or pull up off the dribble, but is much better when attacking the basket ... He loves to work from the top of the key and take his man off the dribble, getting into the lane where he can use his size ... He has a tendency to take on two and three defenders at a time but is great at initiating contact and squaring up for one-handed runners and floaters to finish near the rim, when he's not throwing down highlight dunks ... Jones shows an aggressiveness and emotional fire that scouts like to see in players with this much potential.
Weaknesses: He sometimes tries to do too much, which at the high school level is completely fine because of his talent ... However, as he grows up and plays at higher levels he will have to learn to work with his teammates and improve his basketball IQ in this area if he expects to be a star ... He is special with the ball in his hands but isn't all that helpful when that's not the case ... His length makes him intimidating on defense but he doesn't give maximum effort on this side of the ball ... He will often coast on plays, standing on the three-point line waiting for the ball ... He can shoot from the perimeter but isn’t yet consistent ... Is expected to play a good deal in the post in his senior year at Duncanville, so his development on the perimeter (his long term position is small forward) will likely come in college ...
I've never sen him play, and I know we need a sg but if available he sounds too good to pass up.
Strengths: Has incredible length for a wing player – has a 7’2.5” wingspan ... His NBA position is definitely on the wing as his perimeter skills - notably ball handling, lateral foot speed and athleticism - are phenomenal ... He can shoot the three, or pull up off the dribble, but is much better when attacking the basket ... He loves to work from the top of the key and take his man off the dribble, getting into the lane where he can use his size ... He has a tendency to take on two and three defenders at a time but is great at initiating contact and squaring up for one-handed runners and floaters to finish near the rim, when he's not throwing down highlight dunks ... Jones shows an aggressiveness and emotional fire that scouts like to see in players with this much potential.
Weaknesses: He sometimes tries to do too much, which at the high school level is completely fine because of his talent ... However, as he grows up and plays at higher levels he will have to learn to work with his teammates and improve his basketball IQ in this area if he expects to be a star ... He is special with the ball in his hands but isn't all that helpful when that's not the case ... His length makes him intimidating on defense but he doesn't give maximum effort on this side of the ball ... He will often coast on plays, standing on the three-point line waiting for the ball ... He can shoot from the perimeter but isn’t yet consistent ... Is expected to play a good deal in the post in his senior year at Duncanville, so his development on the perimeter (his long term position is small forward) will likely come in college ...
I've never sen him play, and I know we need a sg but if available he sounds too good to pass up.
Thee Jazz Fan
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sorry talking about Perry Jones
I would really like to see Utah draft Harrison. He does seem to have potential. And if Utah gets the number 1 pick you have to pick irving!! just have to. pLus let him learn the ropes while Harris is still under contract for the next 2 years. And I would also love to see Utah sign Aaron Affalo from Denver full mid level. Resign Ak for 7-8 million for 3 years. are some moves i would to see.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
We were not in this same position. Post all-star game, there was not a five game difference to the 7th seed. We have such a nice cushion, it would be very tough to screw this up. That said, I like how you rationalize why NJ should play hard but no one else should or will; they'll just throw their hands up and concede. C'mon man.