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They're both very young. So far, GG is the more dynamic scorer with more self-creation potential. His appeal is his handle and fairly advanced body control for a player his size. GG is a raw 18 y.o. with high upside. If he hits, GG has All Star potential, imo. He's at a stage in his career where for the first time he's encountering some resistance and has to put in some work to get buckets. He's got a big learning and development curve ahead of him.

Taylor Hendricks is likely a safer pick, since he can step right into a complementary, 3D role. However, Hendricks looks like he'll need someone else to get him an open look or an open lane to score effectively. Hendricks also defends, which GG seems to do only some of the time.

In a vaccuum, I'd take GG because I really only care about upside. For the Jazz though, who may have a timeline they'd like to hit and who already have a big All Star scoring wing, I could see it going either way.
If Tay Henny is there with the Minny pick we need to sprint to the podium to take him. I think he’s way better than GG.

Yeah interesting takes, personality wise though would Hendricks fit our culture more if he's willing to play defense? Sounds more like a team first guy?

Also if GG has the edge on handle and creating, BUT our team is more about making cuts and running plays rather than having guys do iso's ... plus if ball handle is a skill one could get better at - does that neutralize GG's advantage?
 
Yeah interesting takes, personality wise though would Hendricks fit our culture more if he's willing to play defense? Sounds more like a team first guy?

Also if GG has the edge on handle and creating, BUT our team is more about making cuts and running plays rather than having guys do iso's ... plus if ball handle is a skill one could get better at - does that neutralize GG's advantage?
GG has a lot of growing up to do… had some issues this year. Tay seems really mature and coachable. I think personality wise is Hendo by a landslide.
 
OK guys, what are your thoughts on Keyonte George playing the point in the NBA fulltime?

I think he can do it. Let other guys initiate on some possessions, but Keyonte can play both on and off the ball. He's got a scorer's mentality and three-level potential, but has good vision and timing on passes as well. He's a guy I can see going off for 30+ points if he's given that type of role and usage. He doesn't have an explosive first step, but he's got a good, solid build for a point guard at 6'4" / 210 lbs, and he should be able to get where he wants to on the court.
 
I invented liking Cam

Seattle liked him pretty early on as well. He had a lot of momentum coming into the season after looking dominant at the FIBA U18s last summer. He's such an obvious Danny Ainge pick, you'd have to think that's who the Jazz are going after--either him or one of the Thompsons.
 
I think he can do it. Let other guys initiate on some possessions, but Keyonte can play both on and off the ball. He's got a scorer's mentality and three-level potential, but has good vision and timing on passes as well. He's a guy I can see going off for 30+ points if he's given that type of role and usage. He doesn't have an explosive first step, but he's got a good, solid build for a point guard at 6'4" / 210 lbs, and he should be able to get where he wants to on the court.
Nice.

I see a lot of Damian Lillard in him. His build, the way he's willing to take long 3s. Attacking the rim. I mean you wouldn't really call Lillard or Curry pure point guards neither would you? Remember Curry coming out of college? I think he was more of a scoring guard too IIRC...

Yeah I think I can see him growing into that role.
 
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