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It would be funny if the Jazz picks ANOTHER big when we already have Favors (3rd pick), Kanter (3rd pick), as well as Gobert and Evans.

If Wiggins and Randle are off the board, I'd consider Embiid and possibly be willing to trade one of the existing bigs. It depends on whether Embiid looks like a first-option scorer. Embiid is a real center. It's harder to get those than perimeter players generally. I don't see Parker as a first option on a championship team. I see the Carmelo/Paul Pierce comparisons. I'd rather have Embiid shooting from 8 feet than Parker shooting contested from 20.
 
I would be a little disappointed if the Jazz ended up with Smart, Gordon and even Embiid not because they aren't great prospects but the Jazz need to get a star player in the backcourt. I would love to get Embiid or even Gordon but the Jazz need to move one of these guys, Gobert Favors or Kanter if they bring in a fourth big.

The word need should have about a 1% weighting when drafting top 3 in this draft.
 
Could you please elaborate? Which part don't you agree?

I thought that was a pretty solid analysis, tbh.

everything you said has nothing to do about injuries. look at how they stretch, how tight their tendons are. their work out regimes. if they know how to fall.

weight is a little bit of a concern but Parker will get more fit. wiggins is pretty skinny. randle is buff. honestly I can't say just by looking if a player is injury prone.
 
It's hard to predict which players are injury prone. With some guys like Derek Rose, Iman Shumpert and Grant Hill who pushed their bodies to the limit all the time, the risk is certainly higher. Guys who jump 40 inches constantly often have foot issues (Darrel Griffith, Michael Jordan, etc.). Guys who are built heavy and play out of shape often have back or knee problems.

Players who make the game look easy with fluid, efficient movement, and who don't have to push themselves that hard to compete physically might do better. Enes Kanter is a guy who doesn't need to jump more than a few inches to do what he does. He's going to be tough to injure. The shoulder thing was a bit of a fluke.

I worry about Exum just because guys with that body type--Penny, Kerry Kittles, Shaun Livingston, Tmac--have had injuries. Players need good strong legs and a well developed core to handle the punishment. Kobe went a long way without too many injuries, but he prepares himself exceptionally well.

Wiggins may a little, but he's such a natural athlete, I don't think he'll have major injuries.

Parker could have a few issues here and there.

Randle needs to take care of his back better than Larry Johnson and Chris Webber.

Heavy guards like DWade and Baron Davis seem to have knee issues eventually due to wear and tear. I could see that with Marcus Smart if he's playing heavy minutes.

I'd say just look for guys who take care of their bodies, have a strong work ethic and play the game in a way that doesn't always push their limits physically.
 
Every time you guys quote Nickkkkk and I see one of his posts, and I read that crap...I like to imagine that this is what he looks like, and it makes me feel a little better.

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It's hard to predict which players are injury prone. With some guys like Derek Rose, Iman Shumpert and Grant Hill who pushed their bodies to the limit all the time, the risk is certainly higher. Guys who jump 40 inches constantly often have foot issues (Darrel Griffith, Michael Jordan, etc.). Guys who are built heavy and play out of shape often have back or knee problems.

Players who make the game look easy with fluid, efficient movement, and who don't have to push themselves that hard to compete physically might do better. Enes Kanter is a guy who doesn't need to jump more than a few inches to do what he does. He's going to be tough to injure. The shoulder thing was a bit of a fluke.

I worry about Exum just because guys with that body type--Penny, Kerry Kittles, Shaun Livingston, Tmac--have had injuries. Players need good strong legs and a well developed core to handle the punishment. Kobe went a long way without too many injuries, but he prepares himself exceptionally well.

Wiggins may a little, but he's such a natural athlete, I don't think he'll have major injuries.

Parker could have a few issues here and there.

Randle needs to take care of his back better than Larry Johnson and Chris Webber.

Heavy guards like DWade and Baron Davis seem to have knee issues eventually due to wear and tear. I could see that with Marcus Smart if he's playing heavy minutes.

I'd say just look for guys who take care of their bodies, have a strong work ethic and play the game in a way that doesn't always push their limits physically.

Nice post.

This is what I like to see - good analysis & many interesting bits in there. Nicely done.
 
It's hard to predict which players are injury prone. With some guys like Derek Rose, Iman Shumpert and Grant Hill who pushed their bodies to the limit all the time, the risk is certainly higher. Guys who jump 40 inches constantly often have foot issues (Darrel Griffith, Michael Jordan, etc.). Guys who are built heavy and play out of shape often have back or knee problems.

Players who make the game look easy with fluid, efficient movement, and who don't have to push themselves that hard to compete physically might do better. Enes Kanter is a guy who doesn't need to jump more than a few inches to do what he does. He's going to be tough to injure. The shoulder thing was a bit of a fluke.

I worry about Exum just because guys with that body type--Penny, Kerry Kittles, Shaun Livingston, Tmac--have had injuries. Players need good strong legs and a well developed core to handle the punishment. Kobe went a long way without too many injuries, but he prepares himself exceptionally well.

Wiggins may a little, but he's such a natural athlete, I don't think he'll have major injuries.

Parker could have a few issues here and there.

Randle needs to take care of his back better than Larry Johnson and Chris Webber.

Heavy guards like DWade and Baron Davis seem to have knee issues eventually due to wear and tear. I could see that with Marcus Smart if he's playing heavy minutes.

I'd say just look for guys who take care of their bodies, have a strong work ethic and play the game in a way that doesn't always push their limits physically.

omG i can't believe I read that ******** till the end. Then again it was funny.
 
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