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Following potential 2014 draftees

BTP said:
I see one problem though:
The Jazz need that #1 guy. They have these potential borderline allstar players and role players already on their team.
Problem I see with Hayward, even though I may be wrong as I'm rarely watching full Jazz games, is that he isn't exactly good at beating his defender and creating high% looks for himself. That can allow his defender to overplay the passing lane, taking away a strength. And I don't really know how much untapped talent Favors has offensively. By getting the top5 pick you ensure that you don't have to worry about any of this with a high probability. With the supporting cast already in place you won't have the 3 year drought like the Thunder had, allowing your new hero to learn through individual mistakes while the rest of the team ensures that you win enough games to be close to the playoffs or in it.
I totally agree that the Jazz winning games has put some guys here in an apocalyptic mood and overlook the depth of the draft, but the Jazz aren't really interested in guys that can be valuable #1 options unless they can use that guy to acquire a #1 option. I wouldn't expect them to be able to lure a #1 option in free agency.
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That premise is easily understood. However, IF we have a good enough supporting cast to contend and a good enough coach.. I can see a #1 option coming to Utah if paid the MAX. Get the money, the credit, and the fame of not only winning a championship but the franchise's first. That legacy angle could most definitely be sold.
 
^ not only that, but not all #1 options (on offense) are necessarily top 3 picks
 
Someone pls tell me how many top 9 picks are on the roster of the Indiana Pacers
 
i really like Gordon in the 7 to 10 range. Do think he is a year or 2 away from being more of a contributor.

Harris is no longer needed with Burks playing so well.

Jarami Grant is ver interesting in the late teens. If he could hit 3s consistnetly he would probably be pushing top 10. Kid has a lot of athleticism

I still like James Young. 3 and D players are great on your team i just dont think he is a franchise player and drafting top 10 you want that in this draft.

I am still wanting McDermott with the GSW pick. Although with Burks anchoring the second unit McDermitt wont get as many touches to be the minute man off the bench.

I would even consider GRIII in the twenties but not before.

There is something about Sam Dekker that makes me think the Jazz will look long and hard at him in the 20s. It might be the Hayward comparisons.

TJ warren is also a player in the second round i would love if he falls that far.

Adreian Payne is the stretch 4 the jazz seem to be coveting.
 
Jako said:
i really like Gordon in the 7 to 10 range. Do think he is a year or 2 away from being more of a contributor.

Harris is no longer needed with Burks playing so well.

Jarami Grant is ver interesting in the late teens. If he could hit 3s consistnetly he would probably be pushing top 10. Kid has a lot of athleticism

I still like James Young. 3 and D players are great on your team i just dont think he is a franchise player and drafting top 10 you want that in this draft.

I am still wanting McDermott with the GSW pick. Although with Burks anchoring the second unit McDermitt wont get as many touches to be the minute man off the bench.

I would even consider GRIII in the twenties but not before.

There is something about Sam Dekker that makes me think the Jazz will look long and hard at him in the 20s. It might be the Hayward comparisons.

TJ warren is also a player in the second round i would love if he falls that far.

Adreian Payne is the stretch 4 the jazz seem to be coveting.
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So who between 7 - 10 is your franchise player?
 
James Young. Do we miss CJ Miles that much? I can't remember the last college player I've seen who is such a gunner despite not being able to shoot worth a ****. He's young and I guess the shooting could improve, but until it does improve, my goodness, have some discipline kid, and pass the damn ball. The one thing I will say about Young, is he looks taller than the 6'6" he's listed at (maybe even closer to 6'8") and he does show some hustle at times.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
James Young. Do we miss CJ Miles that much? I can't remember the last college player I've seen who is such a gunner despite not being able to shoot worth a ****. He's young and I guess the shooting could improve, but until it does improve, my goodness, have some discipline kid, and pass the damn ball. The one thing I will say about Young, is he looks taller than the 6'6" he's listed at (maybe even closer to 6'8") and he does show some hustle at times.
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Young has not been outstanding but your post was simply dickish.

Against Louisville, Young had 18pts, 10rbs, 4asts, 1 stl, 1blk.. while drawing tough defensive assignments (2PF's and 2TO's).

Not the chucking one-dimensional player you just pigeon-holed.

In his very short career, he is shooting 34% from 3. Not good, but it's not alarming enough to ignore his career 45%+ shooting in HS.

To summarize, I'm not sure what to make of Young yet... but I couldn't let you call him CJ Miles.

And yes.. he's 6'7
 
Who are the breakout players this season? Seems like the Jabari-Wiggins hype has drowned out all talk of those 2-3 players who hit a growth spurt and came out of nowhere. TIA.
 
franklin said:
Who are the breakout players this season? Seems like the Jabari-Wiggins hype has drowned out all talk of those 2-3 players who hit a growth spurt and came out of nowhere. TIA.
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Embiid (Kansas C) has really shown up. He is moving up the boards into the top 5. Currently ranked #4 on ESPNs draft board.
 
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