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Following potential 2013 draftees

Catchall said:
It would not entirely surprise me if the Jazz picked this guy with their later 1st-rd. pick. Seems like the kind of back-up center the Jazz would love.

Kelly Olynyk
https://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Kelly-Olynyk-19790/
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I like him. He reminds me of Scola only taller. Just plays like a pro... is skilled, smart, and not just a stiff. He's not going to be a go to guy... but he'll be a good role player who could potentially be a starter down the line. I could easily see Mansap and/or Jefferson leaving after this year and then picking him up to help add depth in the front court. Interesting that our GM is formerly from the Spurs... because Olynyk reminds me a lot of the type of big they always seem to have as a complement to Duncan in the post.
 
Noel's x-rays from last night came back negative, which at least rules out any bone fractures/breaks.. which is good, but the real story will come from the MRI. The MRI is scheduled for 11:30am (est) so he's going in now. That will give us the info on the tendons and muscles, etc..

I got this info from Kenny Payne (asst coach). The general 'feel' around the team is that it's not career defining, but may very well be season defining. There are only about 15 or so games remaining so it just may not be worth rushing him back .. to which I completely concur, depending on the MRI.

The good news is the kid is known to be tough as nails, never gets hurt, never misses a game, so I don't see him slamming his knee into the goal as hurting his stock.

This also gives WCS some room to grow .. and he's going to be very good. He's showing some Cousins type moves but with a super high motor and a total athlete.
 
kyjazzfan said:
I like him. He reminds me of Scola only taller. Just plays like a pro... is skilled, smart, and not just a stiff. He's not going to be a go to guy... but he'll be a good role player who could potentially be a starter down the line. I could easily see Mansap and/or Jefferson leaving after this year and then picking him up to help add depth in the front court. Interesting that our GM is formerly from the Spurs... because Olynyk reminds me a lot of the type of big they always seem to have as a complement to Duncan in the post.
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It's the hair.
 
Catchall said:
It would not entirely surprise me if the Jazz picked this guy with their later 1st-rd. pick. Seems like the kind of back-up center the Jazz would love. Kelly Olynyk https://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Kelly-Olynyk-19790/
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Yes, I think if the Jazz part ways with Milsap and possibly Jefferson (depending on what they get back) I think pursuing Olynk or Mason Plumlee (Duke) would make pretty good sense because they have some useful skills for the PF position and could become very good backups. I get the sense that Favors and Kanter are better suited as Centers than PF. If Paul and Big Al both leave then we'd be thin at the 5, 4 slots and would need bodies. If the Jazz end up with Gortat in this rumored trade (with maybe Novak from NY) then other Jazz picks could bused at Guard or SF.

Potential Draftees I'm interested in (that may be within reach draft-wise):
Mason Plumlee - (athletic, tall PF with offensive skills)
Kelly Olynk - (mobile, tall PF with some offensive skills)
Nate Wolters (Tall guard that can score)
Doug McDermott (a SF that can shoot)
James McAdoo (athletic backup at SF)

Jazz will likely lose Millsap or Jefferson (or both), probably Marvin Williams (seems over priced to me so far) and not completely sure what to think of Mo Williams yet.........too many injuries. I think Marvin may have an option for this next year 9I'd have to check) and can't remember when Mo's contract expires. We should definitely keep Randy Foye unless the price gets too steep. Keep Carroll, Hayward, Favors, Kanter, Burks, and Evans,...........maybe even Tinsley if the price is good and depending on how the guard position works out. Sounds like Humphries may be up for grabs too if we needed a PF, he's improved over the years.......not sure if he's a better team player though. If Utah lands Novak then picking McDermott may not be as interesting. Having lots of shooters could change the offensive strategy though and really open up the middle.
 
PKM said:
Noel's x-rays from last night came back negative, which at least rules out any bone fractures/breaks.. which is good, but the real story will come from the MRI. The MRI is scheduled for 11:30am (est) so he's going in now. That will give us the info on the tendons and muscles, etc..

I got this info from Kenny Payne (asst coach). The general 'feel' around the team is that it's not career defining, but may very well be season defining. There are only about 15 or so games remaining so it just may not be worth rushing him back .. to which I completely concur, depending on the MRI.

The good news is the kid is known to be tough as nails, never gets hurt, never misses a game, so I don't see him slamming his knee into the goal as hurting his stock.

This also gives WCS some room to grow .. and he's going to be very good. He's showing some Cousins type moves but with a super high motor and a total athlete.
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Thanks for the update. Keep em coming.
 
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