Yikes. Yes, Miller, Teague, Jones, and Lamb are definites and Davis / MKG have said they're going to as well.
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Yikes. Yes, Miller, Teague, Jones, and Lamb are definites and Davis / MKG have said they're going to as well.
Me not wanting to draft Miller in the 1st isn't really a knock against him more as it is I think there are more talented players (potentially) available. I wouldn't be irate with anger if we took over Royce White,etc. I would just be disappointed.
I have ignored 1st round conversation completely. I am just 'sure' he's a 32/33 guy .. and really like him there.
I don't see what the problem with Miller not wanting to be "the man" is. Granted, on some teams where that might be needed, it is a negative, and it might prevent him from ever being an allstar. The reason so many players don't pan out in the NBA is they don't know how to not be "the man". Some players are not as good at being role players. If you draft someone in the late first round, you are just happy if he ends up making any contribution.
The Jazz have 4 players that are under 22 that were drafted in the top 11 to potentially be "the man". I see Miller, or whoever is drafted this year, as being a role player, 4th-5th option starter or 6th man. Why is it a problem that the Jazz draft a player who's biggest "weakness" might actually be exactly what the Jazz need?
Now if there is a player that would be better in this role, I don't know. But it seems ridiculous to me that the reason you don't want to draft a future role player is that he is too much of a role player.
The Jazz have 4 players that are under 22 that were drafted in the top 11 to potentially be "the man". I see Miller, or whoever is drafted this year, as being a role player, 4th-5th option starter or 6th man. Why is it a problem that the Jazz draft a player who's biggest "weakness" might actually be exactly what the Jazz need?
Now if there is a player that would be better in this role, I don't know. But it seems ridiculous to me that the reason you don't want to draft a future role player is that he is too much of a role player.
I think I could get totally on board with Miller. I really like his efficiency (though question a bit whether its partly from being surrounded by good players). Having someone who can efficiently hit shots would be such an improvement over CJ, Howard, and even Carroll. He seems to be a very good complementary player and I agree that's good value at end of first round, especially given what we already have on the Jazz. The gamble is whether he will up his game enough to fit in well at the NBA level. Seems to have the potential.
Don't disagree. Not a work ethic problem .. almost an uber-humility issue.
Back to Miller.
Last year he was needed more than this year. (trust me or look up the rosters, lol)
Last year he averaged more points, rebounds (by a lot), triple the blocked shots. This year he shot the perimeter shots, played perimeter D, and upped his assists. He does what's needed.
Last year he was needed more than this year. (trust me or look up the rosters, lol)
Last year he averaged more points, rebounds (by a lot), triple the blocked shots. This year he shot the perimeter shots, played perimeter D, and upped his assists. He does what's needed.
Look, Just because I don't agree with you, doesn't mean you have to be condescending. You may or may not be right. Time will tell. You can keep your $500, I don't need it. Just a thought- AK can average 16.5 pts. 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 steals, 4.3 assists and 2.8 blocks in a NBA season but you don't think MKG can come close to that impact.
The numbers I threw out their are certainly a possibility but they are dependent upon what his role is and what team drafts him. If he goes to the Bobcats I certainly can see him putting up those type of numbers. If he goes to Washington then he might struggle with getting his shots.
