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Burks is the Best Wing In Class

I heard Horny on the radio Monday. he said one thing they really liked about him is that he has a second gear that most guys don't have. Should a fun youngin to watch develop.
 
It's also nice to have a guy who recognizes his shortcomings. You never hear C.J. talking about how he plays better when he attacks the basket first, but Burks is all over his perceived inability to shoot the deep ball.

I bet he's a nice surprise a couple of years down the road for us.
 
Some comments below...

Stand out Stats

I really like the Free Throw Attempts per possession of 0.45.

That's by far the highest in his class. He also makes 80% of his FT shots.

All Star players make a living at the FT line (Durant, Westbrook, Kobe, Wade, etc). 3pt shot can go on/off. But IMO it is much safer to slash to the basket as it opens up so many more options:

1) get an easy layup/dunk;
2) make the offense collapse & pass out to an open man; or
3) get to the foul line.

Fit with Utah

I think he's the kind of player Utah has been missing for a while (with the exception of DWill). Someone who, when nothing's on, can make something happen, either by slashing & dish, or slashing & get a foul. When the game's on the line, sometimes there's nothing better than just isolate your man and/or screen & roll, and let him go to work.

If he can get to the line at the same rate in the NBA, I think the kid has a really, really bright future.
 
carolinajazz said:
...yeah, that sure worked well for Lebron and Wade against the Mav's!
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Uhhhh...

Had Lebron actually attacked the basket, perhaps he'd be the one with the ring right now. Lebron became CJ Miles the last 3 games. He chilled 30 feet away from the basket and chucked up the first 3 pointer he could.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
Dirk hits a couple of game winning lay-ups in iso...

Also I did say "and/or screen & roll" .. not sure why it didn't get picked up in your quote..
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Sheesh. Don't get so hung up on facts. It's a lot harder for people to attack you if they aren't allowed to do a little freelancing and adjust your quote to meet their needs.
 
I have a feeling he's going to bong with CJ Miles....let's hope he doesn't rub off on him.


Edit: Ahem that was meant to be bond....but somehow that works as well ;-)
 
I'm really trying to have some guarded optimism with Burks because I know how hard it is to find a future all-star at the #12 spot, but I REALLY like his potential. Just my opinion, but I think the only thing lacking in his entire game is the 3point shooting and I have to think Hornacek can help him improve upon that. This isn't a Ronnie Brewer scenario in which you've got an unorthodox shooting motion, etc. Burks seems to have a nice stroke, the shots just don't fall. That's where a good shooting coach and a committment to improve your game can make a world of difference.

Where does Burks go in this draft if he's an above average 3point shooter? My guess is top 5 or 6 considering everything else he brings to the table. If he can indeed improve his shooting, Utah just got a steal.
 
Haters are continuing to hate.

KOC could draft Michael Jordan and people on this board would find ways to complain.
"He's a cancer!"
"He's too competitive!"
"He's a ballhog!"

Folks, the Jazz got the 2 best players available when they drafted while also covering needs. The Jazz made out like very few teams did on draft night.
Yet, you morons complain.

I'm glad KOC doesn't care what you think. He can continue to give you his finger with picks of Hayward and Burks and Kanter for all I care.

Go back to playing 2K11, haters.
 
Who's complaining here? Looks like a love thread to me. Put your walking stick down, Grandpa. The kids are yelling good things this time.
 
jazzman12 said:
I'm really trying to have some guarded optimism with Burks because I know how hard it is to find a future all-star at the #12 spot,
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A #12 who was originally projected as high as #6.

Why did he fall during the workouts? Is it because of the bruised shoulder? Maybe Fredette and Walker just had better workouts?

Anyway, I'm not going to make a value judgement without seeing him play - and I feel pretty confident that he's going to make some kind of contribution. But maybe he's the "Best Wing in the Draft" not because he's a stud but because, well, the draft wasn't all that good.
 
I'm taking the 2 year approach. 19 year olds are rarely ready for regular time. Add to that, he was a primary ball handler in college and there is likely going to be an adjustment to playing off the ball. If he can just win a job on the second unit and play well enough to stay out there I'll be thrilled. If he can do more than that at 19 we could have a real steal.
 
The Thriller said:
Haters are continuing to hate.

KOC could draft Michael Jordan and people on this board would find ways to complain.
"He's a cancer!"
"He's too competitive!"
"He's a ballhog!"

Folks, the Jazz got the 2 best players available when they drafted while also covering needs. The Jazz made out like very few teams did on draft night.
Yet, you morons complain.

I'm glad KOC doesn't care what you think. He can continue to give you his finger with picks of Hayward and Burks and Kanter for all I care.

Go back to playing 2K11, haters.
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WTF, who was hating?
 
jazzman12 said:
I'm really trying to have some guarded optimism with Burks because I know how hard it is to find a future all-star at the #12 spot, but I REALLY like his potential. Just my opinion, but I think the only thing lacking in his entire game is the 3point shooting and I have to think Hornacek can help him improve upon that. This isn't a Ronnie Brewer scenario in which you've got an unorthodox shooting motion, etc. Burks seems to have a nice stroke, the shots just don't fall. That's where a good shooting coach and a committment to improve your game can make a world of difference.

Where does Burks go in this draft if he's an above average 3point shooter? My guess is top 5 or 6 considering everything else he brings to the table. If he can indeed improve his shooting, Utah just got a steal.
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I am not too concerned about his 3pt shooting because most of what I have read is that when he pulls up on his jumpshot, he is off balance and his shoulders aren't squared to the rim, so his shot is taken off balance. That won't be a problem in Utah, because most of his threes will be him with his feet planted as the ball is rotated around to him in the corner, or off a post player passing out of a double team. Even if he is a future all-star, he won't be asked to do much his first couple of years. I don't know if shoots as well as Gordon, but as he gets stronger and runs the offense properly, I think his %'s will rise fast.
 
Burks seems to have enough intelligence to learn and adapt. In NCAA he was asked to fill a particular role, which involved getting to the rim the majority of the time. Give him a little time and he will find a great niche with the Jazz either improving outside or continuing the slashing.
The next couple of years are going to be exciting! So many options with all this youth. I don't think any of us really know what the Jazz will look like (either the roster or the system) a year or two from now. With the new talent bringing a different skill-set we may have to take on a totally different look than the Sloan system.
 
Favors Flave said:
WTF, who was hating?
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People have been ripping him ever since he was drafted. People bitching about not drafting a tweener like Leonard or not trading up for Jimmer. The mere fact that we have people in this thread refuting the Brewer comparisons show how ridiculous the Burk hate has become.

At #12, Burks was a no brainer.
 
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