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2022 NBA Draft Thread: We Going to Have a Pick! (lmao jk)

I can't figure out AJ Griffin, or why I don't like him. He's obviously a good prospect. If his athleticism returns, then he's like Justise Winslow with a knock-down jumper.
 
So not only was the Udoka Azubuike pick a swing and a miss, Elijah Hughes didn't really pan out either. So the Jazz went 0-fer in the 2020 draft. None of Juwan Morgan, Jarrell Brantley, Rayjon Tucker, Miye Oni or Justin Wright-Foreman worked out either. The one guy with potential was Malik Fitts, and he's now on the Celtics. I guess Trent Forrest is rotational, if we don't mind his 22% 3pt shooting.

Also, the pick the Jazz wasted on sharp shooter Matt Thomas probably could have been used on Jared Butler last year, allowing the Jazz's other pick to be used on a guy like Herbert Jones.

Maybe it's time to admit that the Jazz have sucked at drafting for the most part.
 
Impact Players in the Draft Who Could Help the Jazz:
1) Jabari Smith - a more fluid, better-shooting, more perimeter oriented Jaren Jackson, Jr. Franchise talent.
2) Jaden Ivey - hybrid of John Wall and Anthony Edwards. Impossible to guard.
3) Chet Holmgren - better version of Porzingis and Poku, but probably still a 2nd-option type.
4) Paolo Banchero - I have some doubts about him, but he's an offensive player that teams can play through.
5) Shaeden Sharpe - Game-changing athlete, like a bigger Jalen Green.
6) Tari Eason - Rugged defender like a James Johnson, but with three-level offensive potential.
7) Dyson Daniels - The Australian, lead-guard version of Gordon Hayward.
8) Jalen Duren - The next Bam Adebayo, a two-way athletic big with some passing and mid-range touch.
9) Keegan Murray - Solid complementary scorer to replace Bogdanovic. Slightly better version of today's Harrison Barnes.
10) Benedict Mathurin - Prototypical 3D wing.
11) Jaden Hardy - A more athletic D'Angelo Russell. Instinctive scorer and self-creator.
12) AJ Griffin - He needs his athleticism back. If it happens, then look out. If not, then not sure.
13) Ousmane Dieng - Complementary 3D wing with length, a la Nic Batum.
14) Mark Williams - Solid rim runner and paint protector.
15) Wendell Moore - Younger with more upside than Agbaji.
16) Jeremy Sochan - Defensive disruptor. Maybe he'll learn to shoot well enough like DFS did.
17) Malaki Branham - Knock-down shooter with limited self-creation. Think Norm Powell or Gary Trent Jr.
18) TyTy Washington - He's as good a prospect as Cole Anthony and Tyrese Maxey were entering the draft. Yes, he's a bit small.
19) EJ Liddell - Versatile like Grant Williams, but with better passing and more game off the bounce.
20) Nikola Jovic - A project who needs to improve his athleticism, but too much offensive upside at 18 y.o. to pass up on.
21) Leonard Miller - A young, raw project with upside who should at least be able to defend a la Jaden McDaniels.
22) Marjon Beauchamp/Kendall Brown/Jalen Williams -- Pick your favorite.
23) Dalen Terry - Justin Holiday/Jeremy Lamb-type 3D guard...if he shoots well.

Edit: Johnny Davis should be in here somewhere. As always, the question is what kind of shooter he's going to be. People compare him to Devin Booker in some ways, but he's older as a prospect and at least a tier below Booker's shooting at UK.
 
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Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Impact Players in the Draft Who Could Help the Jazz:
1) Jabari Smith - a more fluid, better-shooting, more perimeter oriented Jaren Jackson, Jr. Franchise talent.
2) Jaden Ivey - hybrid of John Wall and Anthony Edwards. Impossible to guard.
3) Chet Holmgren - better version of Porzingis and Poku, but probably still a 2nd-option type.
4) Paolo Banchero - I have some doubts about him, but he's an offensive player that teams can play through.
5) Shaeden Sharpe - Game-changing athlete, like a bigger Jalen Green.
6) Tari Eason - Rugged defender like a James Johnson, but with three-level offensive potential.
7) Dyson Daniels - The Australian, lead-guard version of Gordon Hayward.
8) Jalen Duren - The next Bam Adebayo, a two-way athletic big with some passing and mid-range touch.
9) Keegan Murray - Solid complementary scorer to replace Bogdanovic. Slightly better version of today's Harrison Barnes.
10) Benedict Mathurin - Prototypical 3D wing.
11) Jaden Hardy - A more athletic D'Angelo Russell. Instinctive scorer and self-creator.
12) AJ Griffin - He needs his athleticism back. If it happens, then look out. If not, then not sure.
13) Ousmane Dieng - Complementary 3D wing with length, a la Nic Batum.
14) Mark Williams - Solid rim runner and paint protector.
15) Wendell Moore - Younger with more upside than Agbaji.
16) Jeremy Sochan - Defensive disruptor. Maybe he'll learn to shoot well enough like DFS did.
17) Malaki Branham - Knock-down shooter with limited self-creation. Think Norm Powell or Gary Trent Jr.
18) TyTy Washington - He's as good a prospect as Cole Anthony and Tyrese Maxey were entering the draft. Yes, he's a bit small.
19) EJ Liddell - Versatile like Grant Williams, but with better passing and more game off the bounce.
20) Nikola Jovic - A project who needs to improve his athleticism, but too much offensive upside at 18 y.o. to pass up on.
21) Leonard Miller - A young, raw project with upside who should at least be able to defend a la Jaden McDaniels.
22) Marjon Beauchamp/Kendall Brown/Jalen Williams -- Pick your favorite.
23) Dalen Terry - Justin Holiday/Jeremy Lamb-type 3D guard...if he can shoot.
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Who do we trade for the pick?
 
homeytennis said:
Who do we trade for the pick?
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Jazz should be looking to trade Bogdanovic and Conley. They should be willing to include Hernangomez and Royce if the return is solid enough. They should be willing to trade Rudy opportunistically if they can get a team to reach for him and offer a haul.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Impact Players in the Draft Who Could Help the Jazz:
1) Jabari Smith - a more fluid, better-shooting, more perimeter oriented Jaren Jackson, Jr. Franchise talent.
2) Jaden Ivey - hybrid of John Wall and Anthony Edwards. Impossible to guard.
3) Chet Holmgren - better version of Porzingis and Poku, but probably still a 2nd-option type.
4) Paolo Banchero - I have some doubts about him, but he's an offensive player that teams can play through.
5) Shaeden Sharpe - Game-changing athlete, like a bigger Jalen Green.
6) Tari Eason - Rugged defender like a James Johnson, but with three-level offensive potential.
7) Dyson Daniels - The Australian, lead-guard version of Gordon Hayward.
8) Jalen Duren - The next Bam Adebayo, a two-way athletic big with some passing and mid-range touch.
9) Keegan Murray - Solid complementary scorer to replace Bogdanovic. Slightly better version of today's Harrison Barnes.
10) Benedict Mathurin - Prototypical 3D wing.
11) Jaden Hardy - A more athletic D'Angelo Russell. Instinctive scorer and self-creator.
12) AJ Griffin - He needs his athleticism back. If it happens, then look out. If not, then not sure.
13) Ousmane Dieng - Complementary 3D wing with length, a la Nic Batum.
14) Mark Williams - Solid rim runner and paint protector.
15) Wendell Moore - Younger with more upside than Agbaji.
16) Jeremy Sochan - Defensive disruptor. Maybe he'll learn to shoot well enough like DFS did.
17) Malaki Branham - Knock-down shooter with limited self-creation. Think Norm Powell or Gary Trent Jr.
18) TyTy Washington - He's as good a prospect as Cole Anthony and Tyrese Maxey were entering the draft. Yes, he's a bit small.
19) EJ Liddell - Versatile like Grant Williams, but with better passing and more game off the bounce.
20) Nikola Jovic - A project who needs to improve his athleticism, but too much offensive upside at 18 y.o. to pass up on.
21) Leonard Miller - A young, raw project with upside who should at least be able to defend a la Jaden McDaniels.
22) Marjon Beauchamp/Kendall Brown/Jalen Williams -- Pick your favorite.
23) Dalen Terry - Justin Holiday/Jeremy Lamb-type 3D guard...if he shoots well.

Edit: Johnny Davis should be in here somewhere. As always, the question is what kind of shooter he's going to be. People compare him to Devin Booker in some ways, but he's older as a prospect and at least a tier below Booker's shooting at UK.
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Thanks for taking the time to put this summary together.
 
Guys with legit All Star potential in this draft: Smith, Ivey, Holmgren, Banchero, Sharpe, Eason, Daniels, Duren, Mathurin...
Guys with fringe All Star potential in this draft: Murray, Griffin, Hardy, Miller.

This is a strong draft.
 
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