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Hantlers said:
Oh, and I can see the Paul Pierce to Parker comparison...but there's a better one out there.

First off, Parker is bigger than Pierce. He's 6'8 with like a 7'0 wingspan if I remember correctly. He's more like a Carmelo that will actually try on defense and pass the ball. Parker is a better talent than Pierce is/was. Also, take this for what it's worth, but apparently he held his own going 1-on-1 against KD at the KD Skills Challenge. I want Parker on this team bad...really bad. The NBA owes it to us to give us a Mormon superstar after the whole MJ thing.
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Parker on this team and we are legit in a couple years.
 
Jako said:
that vonleh being a pf kind of burst my bubble. it is going to be kind of hard to get that impact 3 next year, unless we get a top 3 pick. Parker is #2 target wiggins being #1.

I want UK to have a monster year so all their players shoot up the draft board. actually undefeated would be nice.

watching vonleh video he reminds me of a young Kevin Garnett. I don't think he has the motor of Garnett though. Garnett started his nba career playing the 3
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From your keyboard to God's ears.
 
Hantlers said:
Oh, and I can see the Paul Pierce to Parker comparison...but there's a better one out there.

First off, Parker is bigger than Pierce. He's 6'8 with like a 7'0 wingspan if I remember correctly. He's more like a Carmelo that will actually try on defense and pass the ball. Parker is a better talent than Pierce is/was. Also, take this for what it's worth, but apparently he held his own going 1-on-1 against KD at the KD Skills Challenge. I want Parker on this team bad...really bad. The NBA owes it to us to give us a Mormon superstar after the whole MJ thing.
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I'm on your page. The Jazz need to do everything to get this guy. It starts with having a "development" year where we can get around the 7th pick. It ends with possibly trading a member of the c5 to move up a few to snag him.
Parker might not have a 40" vertical, but he is going to be 250 lbs when he fills out. If you watch Melo and Pierce's game, they use their bulk and power to get nearly anywhere they want on the court. It's just as effective as having a killer first step.
 
Jako said:
I want UK to have a monster year so all their players shoot up the draft board. actually undefeated would be nice.
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So basically you want Harrison and Randle to climb the rankings so hard that you have a higher chance at Parker later in the draft.
Are most of these kids surefire franchise player or do they "just" have the potential to become one day?
 
BTP said:
So basically you want Harrison and Randle to climb the rankings so hard that you have a higher chance at Parker later in the draft.
Are most of these kids surefire franchise player or do they "just" have the potential to become one day?
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Nobody is ever a surefire franchise player.

With that said, Wiggins, Harrison, Randle, Parker...they all have a very good shot at being franchise type players, or at the very least, multi-time all-stars.

Wiggins has the highest ceiling, also the lowest floor. Parker probably has the lowest ceiling, but the highest floor. I haven't seen enough of Harrison to really comment on him, plus you didn't specify which one, and Randle can be a beast if you convince him that his best game is down low and not roaming the perimeter.
 
Hantlers said:
Wanna hear a shocker?

If I'm the Utah Jazz and I have the #1 pick...I don't take Wiggins.

Don't get me wrong, Wiggins is a great, great talent. Much more athletic than Parker....and that's it. I prefer players with a complete game and the ability to get it done, even when the refs aren't calling fouls.

So yeah, I'll go into more detail later, but as of right now, Parker is who I take #1 if I'm the Utah Jazz.


/epic homer
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I have Wiggins, Randle, and Parker all very close right now. Need to see how they play their freshman years before I solidify where I would rank them.
Wiggins gets the nod right now because he's incredibly young, truly ELITE athlete, and a great scorer AND defender. He'll be tough to edge out.
Parker is so skilled and polished, especially for his size.. and very smart.
 
PKM said:
I have Wiggins, Randle, and Parker all very close right now. Need to see how they play their freshman years before I solidify where I would rank them.
Wiggins gets the nod right now because he's incredibly young, truly ELITE athlete, and a great scorer AND defender. He'll be tough to edge out.
Parker is so skilled and polished, especially for his size.. and very smart.
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It's really all about what type of players you prefer, and like you said, we have to see them play first. Should be a really exciting college season.
 
Oh..
and Randle because of his size, strength, handles, shot, and WORK ETHIC/motor.

Those are three VERY good ones.
 
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