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I've watched Baylor a handful of times this year. I've been impressed with PJIII's talent, in spite of his docile demeanor. But I've tuned into their games mainly to get a look at Quincy Miller, because of his being a true SF (whereas PJIII may only be a PF). But every time I watch Miller seems invisible. Actually, Acy takes a lot of Miller's minutes (Acy seems to play with more intensity than Miller - but he's not projected in the draft nearly has high as Miller).
But I also notice their backcourt, Jackson and Walton - and I don't like them. They remind of guys I've played with that never pass the ball. And yet I notice PJIII so they must pass the ball at some point. I dunno. Is Miller's problem his teammates, is it his coach, or is it him? Because PJIII and Miller seem similar to me, yet PJIII is the one that appears more impressive.

Anyone care to educate me on this?

I'm still on the PJIII bandwagon, especially if he falls to say 10 or so. I still see him in that Lamar Odom/Rudy Gay mold. At Baylor it seems like they try to use him as a PF or C (and being that he's 6'11" that makes sense), but while he has a lot of things he would have to improve on, I still think he has the potential be an elite SF. Okay, let's hear it PKM.
 
I'm still on the PJIII bandwagon, especially if he falls to say 10 or so. I still see him in that Lamar Odom/Rudy Gay mold. At Baylor it seems like they try to use him as a PF or C (and being that he's 6'11" that makes sense), but while he has a lot of things he would have to improve on, I still think he has the potential be an elite SF. Okay, let's hear it PKM.

PKM has already said his position is a stretch 4 not sf.
 
I'm still on the PJIII bandwagon, especially if he falls to say 10 or so. I still see him in that Lamar Odom/Rudy Gay mold. At Baylor it seems like they try to use him as a PF or C (and being that he's 6'11" that makes sense), but while he has a lot of things he would have to improve on, I still think he has the potential be an elite SF. Okay, let's hear it PKM.

At 10 or later he has too much potential to pass up on. He might be the perfect player for the Jazz in the 3 big man rotation.
 
At 10 or later he has too much potential to pass up on. He might be the perfect player for the Jazz in the 3 big man rotation.

I still firmly believe that the current system that he plays in really hurts him as well as Miller. If he played in a more ball movement friendly system I believe that he will thrive. I am sure that he will have to break out of the mind frame that he is stuck in right now and I also believe that the Jazz have the right team for that. Remember Favors when he first got to the Jazz? Shy, kept to himself, didn't seem to understand his potential. I can see Jones breaking out in the same way.
 
I still firmly believe that the current system that he plays in really hurts him as well as Miller. If he played in a more ball movement friendly system I believe that he will thrive. I am sure that he will have to break out of the mind frame that he is stuck in right now and I also believe that the Jazz have the right team for that. Remember Favors when he first got to the Jazz? Shy, kept to himself, didn't seem to understand his potential. I can see Jones breaking out in the same way.

Or I'm just an extreme homer.
 
If PJIII can have games where he explodes, then I fail to see why he doesn't every single game. An All-Universe Talent with no motor at all.

If I have to sit through any more of the AK-defense, I'm going to *edited by moderator*
 
I still firmly believe that the current system that he plays in really hurts him as well as Miller. If he played in a more ball movement friendly system I believe that he will thrive. I am sure that he will have to break out of the mind frame that he is stuck in right now and I also believe that the Jazz have the right team for that. Remember Favors when he first got to the Jazz? Shy, kept to himself, didn't seem to understand his potential. I can see Jones breaking out in the same way.

This is kinda what I think when I choose to disregard his docile/no fire attitude but rather only focus on his potential. He reminds me of Favors - really shy, likable kid oozing with talent.

The only problem at the 3 is can he guard it, right? 'Cause in the Jazz offense I think he can play it fine - spot up outside or drive or post up, he'd be awesome. But can he guard other 3s? Can he guard Durant? ...He's not too slow is he? And he is 6'11" which is kinda awesome.
 
At the 3, he might be slow in the NBA. At the 4, he has a tremendous agility advantage. At the 3, he is a poor shooter and ballhandler. At the 4, he has the tools to be a nightmare matchup. At the 3, he has no post-game. At the 4, he has no post-game.

I see no appreciable reason for him to play the 3 UNLESS you're hiding his horrific rebounding.
 
At the 3, he might be slow in the NBA. At the 4, he has a tremendous agility advantage. At the 3, he is a poor shooter and ballhandler. At the 4, he has the tools to be a nightmare matchup. At the 3, he has no post-game. At the 4, he has no post-game.

I see no appreciable reason for him to play the 3 UNLESS you're hiding his horrific rebounding.

What do you think of Miller at the 3?
 
At the 3, he might be slow in the NBA. At the 4, he has a tremendous agility advantage. At the 3, he is a poor shooter and ballhandler. At the 4, he has the tools to be a nightmare matchup. At the 3, he has no post-game. At the 4, he has no post-game.

I see no appreciable reason for him to play the 3 UNLESS you're hiding his horrific rebounding.

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