Following potential 2012 draftees

[Fishsticks]

I still like Lillard and Marshall, both of whom could develop into great players. I'm not that impressed by the mid-late lotto, which has a bunch of meh big men.
Davis is a lock to be very, very good, and I think Beal will be a solid and safe pick for anyone, but there is a lot of bust potential with some of the more highly touted players.
I really don't know jack about Royce White and 2nd round players.

Darius Miller does look like a real sleeper, and to be honest, I'd even take him over Barnes, who is just too one-dimensional to me.

Aye aye aye

 

[idiot]

I heard a couple hours ago the Spurs are still trying to do something to pick up Darius. He's probably a good fit for them. System player, lights out shooter, high bbIQ, no mistakes.. They don't need a superman.

If they're looking at him as SG, that makes more sense. Maybe looking to replace Danny Green, given the likelihood that he'll get a good payday as a FA this year. By the way, does anyone know what ever happened to the Spurs 1st round pick (2011? 2010?), James Anderson. I know he had injury problems early. Is this still the case, or did he just not pan out?

 

[Dr. Jones]

If they're looking at him as SG, that makes more sense. Maybe looking to replace Danny Green, given the likelihood that he'll get a good payday as a FA this year. By the way, does anyone know what ever happened to the Spurs 1st round pick (2011? 2010?), James Anderson. I know he had injury problems early. Is this still the case, or did he just not pan out?

Darius can play SG, I'm certain, so that could be it.

I'm interested in what happened with Anderson as well .. thought he would be pretty good.

 

[Park Bites]

D miller 6-6 he just dropped some in my eyes. My question would be arm length, if he has long arms I can forgive the 6-6. Iguadala is 6-6 and he plays the 3.

I still want the jazz to take jefftaylor the most.

 

[vslice02]

By the way, does anyone know what ever happened to the Spurs 1st round pick (2011? 2010?), James Anderson. I know he had injury problems early. Is this still the case, or did he just not pan out?

He was in SA's rotation at the start of the season but couldn't throw the ball in the ocean - a huge problem considering his perimeter shooting should be his biggest value to the Spurs as defensively he's a poor defender. I haven't followed it closely, but with his struggles with his shot and shaky defense, I think Pop just eventually trusted Green and Leonard more and they squeezed Anderson out of the rotation.

 

[idiot]

D miller 6-6 he just dropped some in my eyes. My question would be arm length, if he has long arms I can forgive the 6-6. Iguadala is 6-6 and he plays the 3.

I still want the jazz to take jefftaylor the most.

I think I value Taylor higher too, as well. But at (reportedly) 6-7 and with better quickness than toughness, and the ability to guard down (SG) not up (PF), that would still leave somewhat more of an overlap than a complement to Hayward, I'd think.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Taylor > Miller for sure.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Taylor > Miller for sure.

Miller more skill, imo.
Taylor more 'it.'

If both on the board I take Taylor first, as well. I would also take Jenkins and DLamb before Miller .. I only ever said he could be a steal around 35, that is all.

 

[8]

I hadn't really seen Taylor play before, so I watched about 30 seconds of a highlight mix. Obviously he is nowhere near the caliber of player, but he reminded me of Paul Pierce. He looks like a good player.

 

[Dr. Jones]

WOW! I compiled the following and was surprised by the results. UK played Vandy head-to-head three times last season. It seems DLamb, DMiller, Jenkins, and Taylor are all in the 25 to 35 range, so I wanted to see how each of them did in those 3 games. The stats are slightly skewed because Jenkins and Taylor were almost the whole team for Vandy, but the numbers 'against' UK are impressive.

DMiller - 10pts, 3rbs
DLamb - 12pts, 2rbs
Jenkins - 17pts, 4rbs
Taylor - 17pts, 10rbs

 

[Dr. Jones]

Also, Jeffrey Taylor shot (from 3) 2/5, 2/5, 2/4 in those three games (40%, 40%, 50%)

EDIT: Kind of odd that he shot 42% from 3 this year, but only 60% from the line.

 

[8]

I think I value Taylor higher too, as well. But at (reportedly) 6-7 and with better quickness than toughness, and the ability to guard down (SG) not up (PF), that would still leave somewhat more of an overlap than a complement to Hayward, I'd think.

I think he'd be a tremendous complement to Hayward. The Miami Heat have good defenders at those positions and they are pretty good. They are quite a bit more athletic than a Hayward/Taylor combo, but perhaps the latter can develop significant skills and basketball IQ over a few years. Plus, the Jazz have someone like Favors in the post, and Burks can defend most point guards for sure. That would not be the greatest team in a half-court offense initially, and they might turn the ball over a few times, but that would be a tremendous defensive lineup. Kanter can fill out the lineup for all I care.

Of course, if you think Taylor is going to be a good player, he would be a good asset to have on the team anyways.