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T-Jones is more athletic than we give him credit for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7DiH3AWuc&feature=player_embedded

And I think he's more capable of playing SF in the NBA than the likes of Derrick Williams and Millsap.
 
spycam1 said:
T-Jones is more athletic than we give him credit for.

And I think he's more capable of playing SF in the NBA than the likes of Derrick Williams and Millsap.
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I agree that T Jones athletic ability is often underrated and that he is significantly more athletic than Millsap. But I think you are sales Derrick Williams short.
 
Something TJones has that is needed on this Jazz team is a mean streak. He has that, "I'm going to rip your head off with the rim on this dunk" mentality. (Not that the Jazz doesn't have some of that, but I think a bit more is needed. Also, TJones does NOT need anyone to help him get his shots .. he's most impressive taking his defender off the dribble. Also, as others have said, he's a monster on the boards (tough to put up dominating numbers, though, when it's MKG, TJones, and Anthony Davis sharing the boards).
 
spycam1 said:
T-Jones is more athletic than we give him credit for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7DiH3AWuc&feature=player_embedded

And I think he's more capable of playing SF in the NBA than the likes of Derrick Williams and Millsap.
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FWIW, that dunk was with his off hand.
 
I had soured on TJones at the end of last year and the beginning of this year. He seemed disinterested the few times I saw him play. I questioned his motor and attitude a bit. I think he may struggle guarding SF on the perimeter in the NBA but the kid showed me a lot during the tournament. He displayed toughness and grit. I would be ok with picking him at 12 or 13 but I still have convinced myself that I would pick him higher (GS pick). TJones was not someone I would have considered last year but I think the extra year of school helped his maturity. I would definitely take him with our pick but I would have to see who we get with the GS pick.

I would love to get Beal, Rivers, Marshall, PJIII or Lillard depending on where we pick. I still would love to get MKG but the Jazz would have to move up to get him. Not a big fan of Quincy Miller. Perhaps it is his ball-hog teammates or a lack of effort but I just wasn't impressed with his game.
 
I'm not advocating a TJones pick, btw, just sharing my thoughts as we have spoken at length about every other possible pick.
 
I like T Jones more than PJ III. PJ III= underachieving headcase. A talented dude without any attitude or motor. T Jones to me has a good motor, toughness, and underrated athleticism. Something we lack. On nights (like last night) when most of our team is in cruise control, a nasty block or dunk he'd provide would help jump-start our soft lackadaisical team. He's a smaller version of Lamar Odom with heart and brains. Yes please. His length alone would add dimensions to this team. Kanter, Favors, Tjones, and Hayward might help create the best defensive team in the league.
 
Jones was measured/weighed on March 8th;

6'9.25
256lbs
wingspan - 7'2.5

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I know a lot of you don't care, but Trey Burke is staying at Michigan and will not be entering the draft. I would look for him to be in the draft next year for sure.
 
bluenote said:
I know a lot of you don't care, but Trey Burke is staying at Michigan and will not be entering the draft. I would look for him to be in the draft next year for sure.
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Good decision for him, imo. I think he'll improve his draft stock by 20 spots in doing so ..
 
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