Following potential 2012 draftees

[Dr. Jones]

Spoke with someone today (that many here would know who he is) that said POR is trying to move up to get MKG. Does that make any sense for that team?

 

[Stoked]

Spoke with someone today (that many here would know who he is) that said POR is trying to move up to get MKG. Does that make any sense for that team?

I hope they fail as I like that kid and do not want to see the Trailblazers get him.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I hope they fail as I like that kid and do not want to see the Trailblazers get him.

I'm less familiar with their roster than any other person on this board, I'm sure. It just seems like he's not as big of need for them as others. Seem right?

 

[Stoked]

I'm less familiar with their roster than any other person on this board, I'm sure. It just seems like he's not as big of need for them as others. Seem right?

I pay as much attention to teams other than the Jazz as you do. I have no idea. I just do not care for Portland as they always seem to interfer in Jazz business.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I'm less familiar with their roster than any other person on this board, I'm sure. It just seems like he's not as big of need for them as others. Seem right?

They did get rid of Wallace, who some might compare MKG to.

Also he would fit in well in a rotation with Matthews and Batum. Both are decent to good shooters outside, and MKG is the defender slasher they need. They have a lot of perimeter players that can shoot. Even LMA is more of a perimeter player.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

They did get rid of Wallace, who some might compare MKG to.

Also he would fit in well in a rotation with Matthews and Batum. Both are decent to good shooters outside, and MKG is the defender slasher they need. They have a lot of perimeter players that can shoot. Even LMA is more of a perimeter player.

Also they want to be a quicker paced team then a half court team. Portland has more players that fit better in a slower paced game.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Thanks for THEE points. Makes more sense now.

 

[spycam1]

MKG would be a good fit next to Matthews and wouldn't have to dominate or even start right away because of Batum. Having said that, I don't think they need him as much as other teams in that range, but their wing spots aren't overly crowded, so there's room for him there.

 

[spycam1]

And Portland could be a good landing spot for MKG, actually--they're not as far away from competing as other high lottery teams and I think MKG would prefer not having to be on a sucky team to start his career.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Everyone in the league would know that Batum would be less likely to be retained if the Blazers get him. Unless of course, the Blazers sign and trade (or trade his agency rights if you can do that) Batum as part of a trade to move up.

 

[utahjazz107]

No chance Portland drafts MKG, they want a big to pair next to Aldridge

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

No chance Portland drafts MKG, they want a big to pair next to Aldridge

Too bad there aren't any true centers that compliment Aldridge in this draft, besides maybe Drummond, who won't be available when they pick.