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Draft Game - Jazz land 3rd pick, Wigs&Jarbi both gone. Who do you take?

who do you take?

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The one-and-done culture of the NBA draft makes evaluations like this so hard to gauge. Embiid, Randle, Smart and Exum look to be the best players after Wiggins/Parker. I'd say that Embiid is probably the best pick, just because it's so hard to find dominating big men. Randle/Favors would be a smaller front-court pairing, but they'd sure be an exciting one IMO. If they decide to keep Hayward (which I think they will) I think that they go with one of the two big guys over Smart/Exum.

I'd personally be happy with any of the top six players and then build a roster around them and their specific talents.
 
BTP said:
Care to explain? I think that team would be an immediate 3rd place in the West in 2016. And if you can replace Ross with Stanley Johnson somehow it's even better.
This team provides you with strong inside defense, help defense, wing defense, transition buckets, stretches the floor, has a back to the basket threat. It's built to abuse high altitude home advantage to its maximum. It's the whole package.
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Because you are assuming too much and making way too many changes. Its way too much risk. And most importantly, trading Trey Burke for Ross is a terrible trade. And I like Ross. But Burke is more valuable.
 
Hack said:
Surprised that Embiid is in the lead. Is this just because he has been compared to Hakeem recently? I dont think he is on that level.

I think people are sleeping on Smart.
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His performance last night might have something to do with it.

This move made me very encouraged he'll be more than just a force on the defensive end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Irvvb7Y4-w
 
cowhide said:
Embiid without even thinking about it. Heck if the Jazz didn't have Favors, Kanter and Gobert, I might take him over everyone. I still think the Jazz should look into trading Kanter/Burks or Kanter + a 2016 pick for another top pick. Yea I doubt people would do it but it would be awesome.

I am just hoping against all hope that GS pick provides a miracle. A draft of Wiggins/Parker + Embiid might go down in NBA history as the greatest single draft ever. Ok I am going myself worked up... a man can dream... can't he?
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We're all praying Curry breaks his ankle, my friend. They're only two games ahead of the team 3rd from the bottom in the West.
 
I have some concerns about Randle. He has a good all-around game for a big--can handle, pass, face-up, etc. But as for paint game, I'm nervous because I saw some of the same post moves and physical dominance with Thomas Robinson, and it's just not happening in the league for TRob. Anthony Bennett had a lot of the face-up moves and explosiveness, and who knows what's going on with him. I could see Randle slipping to #5 or #6 unless he dominates in the tourney. He also needs to measure on the right side of 6'9".

I could see GMs going for a sure-fire floor leader like Smart, a sure-fire scorer like Parker, and a prototypical center like Embiid before Randle. Randle is a safe pick, but not a lock to be an All Star.
 
slc said:
Would Embiid, Favors, Gobert give Jazz enough scoring though?
All seem to be centers.
None seem to be a stretch four that every team needs.
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Favors is a PF in the mold of Brian Grant, Otis Thorpe and Antonio McDyess. Ideally, he plays next to a skilled, long center. I think both Favors and Embiid can become near 20-point scorers.
 
Regarding Embiid, I don't think he's as quick and crafty as Hakeem. But I see a Patrick Ewing level of physical talent. He needs to mature and needs more confidence. There are several types of shots he can get off clean anytime he wants. He just needs to develop those moves.
 
Embiid is intriguing but its a potential bet. I agree with some of the concerns about Randle too. I think Smart is the most sure fire stud.
 
Hack said:
Embiid is intriguing but its a potential bet. I agree with some of the concerns about Randle too. I think Smart is the most sure fire stud.
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I'm thinking pretty much the opposite of you. It will be interesting to see how it turns out
 
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