Elijah Hughes to the Jazz

[seattlejazzfan]

I'm talking about a younger JR Smith, circa Denver or his first stint in Cleveland. He's a 6'5", athletic 2-guard who shoots with volume, shoots with deep range, can do a score a bit in isolation, and is explosive enough to drive and get on top of the rim. I wouldn't compare Hughes to the other guys you mentioned.

We'll have to see what Hughes looks like as a ball-mover in Quin's system.

funny you don't like my comparisons. i was actually kinda proud of those just off the top of my head. but honestly, the more i think about it, dude is pretty much a clone of Wesley Matthews in terms of size, athleticism and how they get their buckets (both are quite adept in the post for guards as an example) - and even the shooting stroke is crazy similar.

 

[LoPo]

funny you don't like my comparisons. i was actually kinda proud of those just off the top of my head. but honestly, the more i think about it, dude is pretty much a clone of Wesley Matthews in terms of size, athleticism and how they get their buckets (both are quite adept in the post for guards as an example) - and even the shooting stroke is crazy similar.

I was thinking Wes too

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[GVC]

Impressed by the way he runs and finds space in transition (without the ball) and cuts hard in the half court; don't always see that stuff in highlights. Looks like a smart, high energy player.

 

[framer]

Locke is high.

Could have stopped right there.

Doh! LoPo!

 

[1-Jazzfan]

I just noticed this. I was looking at Draft grades for teams and found that CBS Sports was grading us a C+ or C- for drafting Saban Lee. I went to nba.com and Jazz players and it says Saban Lee and not Elijah Hughes anywhere for the Jazz.

https://www.nba.com/players and filter by Jazz.
I'm not sure what to think.

It says Hughes is on NOP (The Pelican's) too.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

I just noticed this. I was looking at Draft grades for teams and found that CBS Sports was grading us a C+ or C- for drafting Saban Lee. I went to nba.com and Jazz players and it says Saban Lee and not Elijah Hughes anywhere.

https://www.nba.com/players and filter by Jazz.
I'm not sure what to think.

Hughes says he's on NOP too.

what do you mean by "hughes says he's on NOP too"?

 

[1-Jazzfan]

what do you mean by "hughes says he's on NOP too"?

NBA.com says Hughes is on New Orleans Pelicans

 

[seattlejazzfan]

NBA.com says Hughes is on New Orleans Pelicans

 

[1-Jazzfan]

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See I was seeing this:

 

[1-Jazzfan]

Now it shows them both on the Jazz

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I haven't watched Hughes that much. First impression is that he's giving me some JR Smith vibes -- 6'5", athletic, deep-range shooter, can slash and get on the rim.

Bruh JR was an elite athlete/dunk champion type.

Hughes has more CJ Miles type athletic ability. Not explosive, but very smooth.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Locke is high on both picks.

Someone tell me the last time Locke was unabashedly critical of the organization. Or if it's ever happened.