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2011 draft.....

Though I do have hope, the realist in me says that it looks like the Nets are locked into the 6th worst record. In the last 22 years, the team with the 6th worst record has won the lottery three times. The fifth worst team has won it five times. The seventh worst once. I like those chances actually.
 
The more I see these kids play in the tourney, and the more I read about Alec Burks, the more I think he is who the Jazz should take at 6. Six-six SG, plays hard defense, has the fundamentals to become a very good outside shooter, needs a coach who can teach the catch-and-shoot, attacks the rim. What is not to like? Why isn't anybody looking at Burks?
 
green said:
The more I see these kids play in the tourney, and the more I read about Alec Burks, the more I think he is who the Jazz should take at 6. Six-six SG, plays hard defense, has the fundamentals to become a very good outside shooter, needs a coach who can teach the catch-and-shoot, attacks the rim. What is not to like? Why isn't anybody looking at Burks?
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I said way back when I like Burks a lot and for the reasons you mentioned. He seemed to me to have one of the best NBA profiles. Pick #6 is too high for him but if we have trouble trading up to get one of the top guys, then I would strongly consider trading down (or swapping picks after the fact) and acquiring an additional pick or two out of it in getting him.
 
I'm interested in Burks. I haven't seen him play yet, but I have the Colorado-Alabama game DVRed so I'll watch that. I'm still collecting information, that's all.
 
green said:
The more I see these kids play in the tourney, and the more I read about Alec Burks, the more I think he is who the Jazz should take at 6. Six-six SG, plays hard defense, has the fundamentals to become a very good outside shooter, needs a coach who can teach the catch-and-shoot, attacks the rim. What is not to like? Why isn't anybody looking at Burks?
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The 29% 3pt figure does not help. If he declares and can shoot well from the outside during his workouts he could definitely move up.
 
BENTLEY said:
Nuts. I'll still hold onto hope until Tuesday. That gives him a couple more days to wise up.
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hmmmm, ESPN is still reporting that he has not made a decision according to their rumors page. Very conflicted with this. On one token obviously staying at NC will help the Heels, but declaring should help the Jazz one way of the other.
 
Re: the Jazz' chances of drafting Barnes.

In order to get him this year the Jazz need a top 3 pick. Possible but the odds are against them.

If Barnes returns to UNC for his sophomore season and enters the 2012 draft, this could be just as good as the Jazz' chances to draft him this year.
Why? Because the draft will be stronger next year, so more players will be competing for the top picks. Plus, most players who return to school are up against expectations of lofty improvement. Failure to wow people with your improvement often causes a prospect's draft position to fall. Barnes will improve but how much is the question? GMs may see his ceiling more accurately and instead reach for the unknown potential of some raw kid (remember how many were drooling over Hassan Whiteside last year?). So Barnes will be a more known quantity, which makes him less of a gamble, ie: less sexy. The Jazz have the Warriors' pick next year (top 7 protected) which I'm guessing will be around 8 - 11 (based on Golden States usual draft position).

I think Barnes could easily fall here. So upon further reflection the Jazz may have an equal or better chance of drafting Barnes next year as this year.

Silver lining for those still enamored of Harrison Barnes. I guess we'll know more when the announcement comes Tuesday.
 
BENTLEY said:
Re: the Jazz' chances of drafting Barnes.

In order to get him this year the Jazz need a top 3 pick. Possible but the odds are against them.

If Barnes returns to UNC for his sophomore season and enters the 2012 draft, this could be just as good as the Jazz' chances to draft him this year.
Why? Because the draft will be stronger next year, so more players will be competing for the top picks. Plus, most players who return to school are up against expectations of lofty improvement. Failure to wow people with your improvement often causes a prospect's draft position to fall. Barnes will improve but how much is the question? GMs may see his ceiling more accurately and instead reach for the unknown potential of some raw kid (remember how many were drooling over Hassan Whiteside last year?). So Barnes will be a more known quantity, which makes him less of a gamble, ie: less sexy. The Jazz have the Warriors' pick next year (top 7 protected) which I'm guessing will be around 8 - 11 (based on Golden States usual draft position).

I think Barnes could easily fall here. So upon further reflection the Jazz may have an equal or better chance of drafting Barnes next year as this year.

Silver lining for those still enamored of Harrison Barnes. I guess we'll know more when the announcement comes Tuesday.
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One must have faith in the bouncing of the ping pong balls. There is also the trade both picks and move up in the draft route. Is your name from the college in Massachusetts by any chance?
 
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