2011 draft.....

[vslice02]

sport science breakdown on derrick williams shooting nba 3's.

little bit useless, but its nice to see some slo-mo footage of the guy shooting, he has pretty good form.

Yeah he has a great looking stroke. As I've said repeatedly, it's an absolute no-brainer if he falls to #3 - but sadly I think it's a near-lock he goes 2nd (maybe not to Minnesota, but 2nd to someone).

 

[Dr. Jones]

Yeah he has a great looking stroke. As I've said repeatedly, it's an absolute no-brainer if he falls to #3 - but sadly I think it's a near-lock he goes 2nd (maybe not to Minnesota, but 2nd to someone).

This.

 

[Fishsticks]

People on this board are vastly overrating the value of the 3rd pick in this draft.

There is virtually no difference between the quality of players 3-10. The only value is that you assure your pick of the litter, but honestly that is all about preference. Sacramento would be really overpaying for the #3 to give up Tyreke (a former Top Pick) and #7.

There are no superstars in this draft. There are no All-Stars in this draft. It's just deep with nice role players. This isn't 2003 we are talking about. DWade, Melo, Bosh are not going to be available at 3. There will be no DWill or Chris Paul available at 3.

No you just say the most idoitic **** ever. 3 rd for what??? Gtfo dope.

 

[Fishsticks]

sounds like Toronto really likes Knight. I wonder if they and Utah can quietly work out a deal where the Jazz draft Knight, Toronto drafts either Kanter or Valanciunas or Bismack, and they don't announce the trade until later on - after the Jazz' 12th pick.

If the Jazz take Knight 3rd then no sweet-on-Fredette team would feel any pressure to trade up to grab Fredette before the Jazz at 12. -- oh, and the Raptors would have to give the Jazz a little something for trading them Knight.

If Fredette is taken anyway there are other players I like that'll be there.

Id do bayless and 5 for 3.

 

[GVC]

Yeah he has a great looking stroke. As I've said repeatedly, it's an absolute no-brainer if he falls to #3 - but sadly I think it's a near-lock he goes 2nd (maybe not to Minnesota, but 2nd to someone).

The Jazz should do what's necessary (within reason) to move up and get him. Dude's gonna be a player, chubby or not.

 

[MrBlue]

After 2, there is a big dropoff.

Yup.

If the Jazz are going to trade down to draft a wing or big, it makes sense to do it with Sacramento who seems to be the only threat to take Jimmer before 12.

 

[mellow]

After 2, there is a big dropoff.

Jazz have rotten luck. Last year there was a big drop-off after #8. The year before there was big break at #19.

I think every team except #1 thinks there is a big drop-off just before their pick.

 

[NCJazz]

Jazz have rotten luck. Last year there was a big drop-off after #8. The year before there was big break at #19.

I think every team except #1 thinks there is a big drop-off just before their pick.

Are you being sarcastic or do you really think udoh and aminu are that much better than Hayward?

 

[GVC]

Are you being sarcastic or do you really think udoh and aminu are that much better than Hayward?

and Ed Davis, Xavier Henry, Cole Aldrich and Paul George were still available and projected to be decent. No drop-off after 8 last season.

 

[Stifle Tower]

sounds like Toronto really likes Knight. I wonder if they and Utah can quietly work out a deal where the Jazz draft Knight, Toronto drafts either Kanter or Valanciunas or Bismack, and they don't announce the trade until later on - after the Jazz' 12th pick.

If the Jazz take Knight 3rd then no sweet-on-Fredette team would feel any pressure to trade up to grab Fredette before the Jazz at 12. -- oh, and the Raptors would have to give the Jazz a little something for trading them Knight.

If Fredette is taken anyway there are other players I like that'll be there.

You can trade the draft rights to a player at any time you want...even months after the draft.

I don't think it really matters, though. I think the Jazz FO likely has the draft as Irving, Willaims, Knight. Despite working out solo - on the advice of his agent - I think Brandon helped himself yesterday. He's well-spoken, has a high BB IQ and was a model kid in HS. Character will NEVER be an issue with this kid. And I definitely think he could become the leader on the court the Jazz need. He can even play some 2 w/ Devin in a small line-up. Jazz will draft Harris #3...guaranteed.

 

[NCJazz]

You can trade the draft rights to a player at any time you want...even months after the draft.

I don't think it really matters, though. I think the Jazz FO likely has the draft as Irving, Willaims, Knight. Despite working out solo - on the advice of his agent - I think Brandon helped himself yesterday. He's well-spoken, has a high BB IQ and was a model kid in HS. Character will NEVER be an issue with this kid. And I definitely think he could become the leader on the court the Jazz need. He can even play some 2 w/ Devin in a small line-up. Jazz will draft Harris #3...guaranteed.

Wow. Tobias Harris is a bit of a reach, but ok.

 

[prodigy]

and Ed Davis, Xavier Henry, Cole Aldrich and Paul George were still available and projected to be decent. No drop-off after 8 last season.

Yeah I don't think it would have been a surprise if the jazz had taken any of those guys you mentioned, there was plenty of talent last year. This year I just hope that someone drops to 3 otherwise it will be difficult decision on who to take.