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cowhide said:
Sorry but if Mark Eaton or Ostertag had any offensive skills the Jazz would have won a championship. Except for a few games throwing the ball into them was pointless and it also allowed teams to cheap on Malone.
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Oh come on. Now we're playing "what ifs"? What if Jordan had stayed retired then? What if Hornacek was bigger, stronger, and more athletic? What if the Jazz didn't sign Gail Goodrich? What if the Jazz had a center that could guard anyone in any way that wasn't as slow as him in the last 5 years? What if Eaton was in his prime in the mid-90's? What if Bavetta wasn't a dick? What if free agents wanted to come to Utah and/or Larry could get them?

There is one position where you overlook offensive shortcomings to get great defense. It's not a wing.
 
It may have already been brought up, but in case it hasn't, Brian Windhorst who was the Cavs beat writer last year (now is at ESPN thanks to The Decision), tweeted this morning:
"Heard enough stories about Cavs in-depth research into Derrick Williams to convince me they're considering him for No. 1 pick."
Just thought I'd share.
 
somebody said:
From @ABJCavsInsider:



Enes Kanter and Brandon Knight on the same day?
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Yes, it's a theory that they could pick Kanter #1 and then pick up Knight at #4. I'm sure they want to see how well they play together.

In other words, the draft could go like this:

#1 - Kanter
#2 - Irving/Williams (probably Williams)
#3 - Irving/Williams (Irving if Williams goes first)
#4 - Knight

Minnesota had said that they wouldn't be opposed to having Irving backing up Rubio. They've also said that they could take Williams and then do a trade or not. They have options.

Personally, I hope this is how the draft goes because Irving to me is a better fit for the Jazz than Knight. Knight and Kanter would work because Knight could slash and dish or keep the defense away from Kanter for kick-outs.

That being said, if we did get Irving, I would bring AK back because of his superior passing and fastbreaks. That'd be sweet with Irving, Hayward and AK running the break.

If Minnesota takes Irving, Williams explosiveness would provide a lot of extra excitement for this team. Plus, he would have high trade value if we decide to go that route.

In this scenario, AK's contract would have to be a good value to bring him back. Otherwise, a sign-and-trade would probably be best for both sides. Of course, that's unless AK decides to head overseas for good.
 
Hope this has not already been posted.

NBA issues 'green room' invitations

By Chad Ford
ESPN.com
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Every year, the NBA tips its hand as to who it believes are the top 14 or 15 prospects in the draft with its annual "green room" invitations.
These players are invited by the league to sit in a special room with their families and agent on draft night. When their names are called, they leave the room and go up on stage to shake commissioner David Stern's hand.
This year's invitees to the June 23 draft:
Kyrie Irving (Duke); Derrick Williams (Arizona); Enes Kanter (Turkey); Brandon Knight (Kentucky); Kemba Walker (UConn); Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania); Jan Vesely (Czech Republic); Kawhi Leonard (San Diego St.); Chris Singleton (Florida St.); Klay Thompson (Washington St.); Tristan Thompson (Texas); Jimmer Fredette (BYU); Marcus Morris (Kansas); and Alec Burks (Colorado).
A 15th name has been added -- Markieff Morris of Kansas. Markieff is Marcus Morris' twin and also widely considered to be a top 20 draft pick.
The only conspicuous name left off the list is Bismack Biyombo from Congo. Several others, including USC's Nikola Vucevic; Providence's Marshon Brooks; and Texas' Jordan Hamilton have an outside shot of cracking the lottery as well.

In the past, the NBA has expanded the list as the draft date draws closer.

Of course, players aren't prohibited from attending the NBA draft without an invite to the green room. Players can sit in the stands with the fans and walk up on stage when their names are called.
Chad Ford covers the NBA and NBA draft for ESPN Insider.
Follow Chad Ford on Twitter: @chadfordinsider
 
Guitaro said:
Yes, it's a theory that they could pick Kanter #1 and then pick up Knight at #4. I'm sure they want to see how well they play together.

In other words, the draft could go like this:

#1 - Kanter
#2 - Irving/Williams (probably Williams)
#3 - Irving/Williams (Irving if Williams goes first)
#4 - Knight

Minnesota had said that they wouldn't be opposed to having Irving backing up Rubio. They've also said that they could take Williams and then do a trade or not. They have options.

Personally, I hope this is how the draft goes because Irving to me is a better fit for the Jazz than Knight. Knight and Kanter would work because Knight could slash and dish or keep the defense away from Kanter for kick-outs.

That being said, if we did get Irving, I would bring AK back because of his superior passing and fastbreaks. That'd be sweet with Irving, Hayward and AK running the break.

If Minnesota takes Irving, Williams explosiveness would provide a lot of extra excitement for this team. Plus, he would have high trade value if we decide to go that route.

In this scenario, AK's contract would have to be a good value to bring him back. Otherwise, a sign-and-trade would probably be best for both sides. Of course, that's unless AK decides to head overseas for good.
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I would be happy if the jazz got the leftovers between Williams and Irving. What kind of offers could the Jazz offer to get both? Any trade ideas?
 
Dream Draft would be......

Trade the 3rd pick and 12th pick and Raja Bell for 2nd pick and 20th pick and Webster
2nd - Draft Derrick Williams
Trade Millsap for 6th or 5th pick. Draft Biyombo 6th
20th - Draft Reggie Jackson.

Harris - Reggie Jackson(20th) - Watson
Hayward - Miles
Williams(2nd) - Webster - Evans
Favors - Biyombo(6th)
Jefferson - Biyombo(6th) - Okur - Fesenko
 
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