From what I've read and also seen (to a smaller degree, admittedly), he's not lacking fundamentals or effort from what I can tell.
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From what I've read and also seen (to a smaller degree, admittedly), he's not lacking fundamentals or effort from what I can tell.
orangello
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Draftexpress.com just updated their mock draft:
https://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2012/
It has the Jazz getting PJ3 and Marshall. That would be a steal of a draft IMO.
https://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2012/
It has the Jazz getting PJ3 and Marshall. That would be a steal of a draft IMO.
orangello
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Some other notable names:
Rivers to the Nuggets @ 17
Q Miller to the Nets @ 16
D Miller to the Kings @ 36
White to the Grizzlies @ 20
Moultrie to the Magic @ 25
Lillard to the Suns @ 13
Tony Mitchell to the Warriors @ 27
Those are just some of the names that have been discussed on this thread.
Rivers to the Nuggets @ 17
Q Miller to the Nets @ 16
D Miller to the Kings @ 36
White to the Grizzlies @ 20
Moultrie to the Magic @ 25
Lillard to the Suns @ 13
Tony Mitchell to the Warriors @ 27
Those are just some of the names that have been discussed on this thread.
orangello
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Team needs have not been accounted for yet. Seems like there are a lot of good fits for teams on this mock.
Rather have Zeller than PJ3.
orangello
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At this point Utah has the luxury of drafting a questionable big man like PJ3 and being patient with him while he either develops into the player that he has the potential to be, or until he turns into a bust. He certainly would not disappoint as a 4th or 5th big for the Jazz.
Especially with no picks .. lol
Those feel pretty right to me. I'd probably move Rivers, Moultrie, and Mitchell up a bit, but it's splitting hairs.
Zeller more of a sure thing with a conservative ceiling. PJ3 with off the charts upside and bust potential ..
BENTLEY
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Give me PJ3.
orangello
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Patience and growth potential. Millsap or Jefferson will be gone by the trade deadline next year.
margodydek
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I concur. Considering where we would be picking (8-14) I would totally take a flier on PJIII.
I still say Zeller because he has enough size to be a center, and would be a good fit with either Kanter or Favors down the road. He would make Al or Sap expendable right away because he would be ready to contribute right away.
PJ3 is too passive. I don't think he would fit well alongside either of our guys. He is strictly a 4, and a stretch 4 at that. Zeller is a 4/5, with ability to hit the midrange jump shot and rebound.
PJ3 is too passive. I don't think he would fit well alongside either of our guys. He is strictly a 4, and a stretch 4 at that. Zeller is a 4/5, with ability to hit the midrange jump shot and rebound.
BENTLEY
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PJ3's passivity is a concern even for me, but his natural talent is more impressive than Zeller's conservative talent. Higher upside. I think the Jazz' offense will be better for him than Baylor's. Also, I'm still not convinced he can't play the 3. His outside shot is good. He can also post up if need be. His length is great. He's not the fastest at the position but he's not slowest. He's probably better at the 3 than AK was. Certainly better offensively.
Maybe more will be learned in workouts but I won't close the door on PJ3 at the 3 until I learn more. The guy's just too talented - and at pick 9 it's a no brainer as far as I'm concerned.
Maybe more will be learned in workouts but I won't close the door on PJ3 at the 3 until I learn more. The guy's just too talented - and at pick 9 it's a no brainer as far as I'm concerned.