Following potential 2012 draftees
- Thread starter Dr. Jones
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I don't know that Rivers can play a true PG position, but he would be great as a first guy off the bench.
Additionally, the way that Hayward has developed as a playmaking type guard I think Rivers could be very effective as a spot shooter/slasher defending the pg position.
Additionally, the way that Hayward has developed as a playmaking type guard I think Rivers could be very effective as a spot shooter/slasher defending the pg position.
Also, the UK vs. Vandy game the other night was a perfect example of why we don't need MKG. He doesn't have to be guarded outside of 15 feet at all.
He looks like Jamall Crawford to me. Would you want Crawford as our starting PG? Crawford had better APG in college too.
I think his athleticism is a little bit better, personally.
I'm not saying he would be a perfect fit, just explaining how I could see him playing with the team. Honestly, I don't really like any of the PGs in this draft very well. I think our value is much better on someone like Brad Beal or Quincy Miller. It all depends on where we draft I suppose. Different at 9 vs 15.
They seem pretty similar athletically to me. Neither are elite athletes, but have good quickness for their size combined with unreal ball handling and a love for shooting.
The advantage of a player like Rivers is that right off the bat he should be able to do some pretty special things offensively. Drafting say Perry Jones or Quincy Miller would slow down the overall development of the team, IMO.
I'm not really sure who I want most. Beal is impressive to me in that he seems to do almost everything well. That being said, there isn't one thing with Beal that jumps out as a surefire success at the NBA level.
spycam1
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Rivers could become decent at running an offense, imo. The important thing is that he would bring shooting, clutch play, and leadership. And with guys like Hayward, Burks, and Miller on the wings, I don't think it would be as crucial to have an amazing play maker at the PG position.
I don't think we need an amazing player, but I would like to have someone that makes players around him better. I don't see Rivers doing that at all.
orangello
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Who do you want to see the Jazz pick up for that in this years draft?
spycam1
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I get what you mean. Who you liking best from the PG prospects at this point?
I guess Marshall, because he definitely makes players better. Just look at what he did his freshman year for UNC when he took over as the starter, night and day difference in the team.
Machado could be also, but I really have no clue to how he plays and he hasn't played anyone great yet.