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The Thriller said:
Then lets draft a point in the next few years. Harris is a stopgap? How do you know? He only played a handful of games as a Jazzman. We don't know what he can do after he learns the system and actually has a few wings to actually pass the ball to.

Give Harris some burn this year. If he fails to impress, then we can draft a decent point next year.

But right now we have absolutely NO ONE at the 3 and our length could improve. So draft a big and a wing this year.

Let next year determine what Harris can do. Not the... what? 20 games? That we saw this year with jokes like Raja, CJ, and AK out on the perimeter. Lets not waste away a #6 on a guy that could end up being just a repeat of what we already have.
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Harris is a point guard with an average jump shot and court vision that relies heavily on his declining athleticism to be effective. He is not a long term answer.

Outside of the top 2, this draft is essentially a crapshoot. My gut says that Knight is the least likely to bust, because he has a definite position and good size for that position as well as skills that should translate well into the NBA (jump shot with range, willing passer).

Again, if there were any sure fire small forwards, I would be all for them. The best prospects at the three in this draft are tweeners, lack a jump shot, and/or have attitude questions. One of them should be available to take a chance on at 12.
 
The Thriller said:
Huge difference between a once in a lifetime injury and chronic injuries. Blake's injury happened after he had already been drafted during a pre-season NBA game. Whereas Kanter's injuries are chronic even before he's drafted.

Also, Blake is a freak athlete. He could lose half of his athleticism and still be the most athletic PF in the game today.

What about Kanter? I haven't read anywhere that he's a very good athlete.
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Not calling you out here, but just wanted to know what, and where, you heard about Kanter's knees.
 
RCdazy said:
Harris is a point guard with an average jump shot and court vision that relies heavily on his declining athleticism to be effective. He is not a long term answer.

Outside of the top 2, this draft is essentially a crapshoot. My gut says that Knight is the least likely to bust, because he has a definite position and good size for that position as well as skills that should translate well into the NBA (jump shot with range, willing passer).

Again, if there were any sure fire small forwards, I would be all for them. The best prospects at the three in this draft are tweeners, lack a jump shot, and/or have attitude questions. One of them should be available to take a chance on at 12.
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T Jones is at least as sure fire as Knight is.
 
I don't want the Jazz to draft this dude, but I like his interview a lot. I will be following him in the NBA. BTW, there's an espn insider article that showcases all the potential international 1st round picks. I'm really intrigued by a few of them, and I will not be disappointed if we get one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ZncHhd-2g
 
Everything I have seen about Kanter's knees comes from fringe sources. Not saying that Chad Ford is the end-all of prospect analysis, but I think that if there was an injury concern, he would list it in his evaluation on ESPN.com. I could be wrong.
 
mellow said:
You should google Enes Kanter athlete.

In other news....

According to draftexpress Terrence Jones has not hired an agent. https://www.draftexpress.com/early-entry-list.php


He can still pull out of the draft until May 8th. Has anyone heard if he is for sure staying in the draft?
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It hasn't be decided. Reading between the lines, Jones is seriously considering returning to Kentucky. Coach Calipari appears to encouraging him to leave as he is unlikely to ever have higher draft stock. Kentucky has a very highly regard draft class coming in.
 
Chad Ford has his first Mock Draft done and he has the Jazz drafting Knight and Burks:

Analysis: The Jazz acquired this pick in their February trade-deadline deal with the Nets. They lost their All-Star point guard Deron Williams in the deal but picked up this pick, Derrick Favors and Devin Harris in return. The Jazz like Harris but see Knight as a potential franchise player down the road.

Knight's freshman season was up and down, but he has a few qualities that make him a terrific fit in Utah. He is big, plays defense, shoots the ball well, and is a great kid on and off the court. He should be a perfect fit with the Jazz.
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Analysis: The Jazz have traditionally lacked a scoring athletic slasher in the backcourt. It's been an acknowledged need for years. This might be the year that brings changes. Burks is one of the most athletic guards in the draft. He has a quick first step and is a terrific finisher at the rim. His lack of a consistent jump shot and motor lowers his stock a bit. But at this point in the draft, he's worth the risk.
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