Following potential 2014 draftees

[Fishsticks]

Wait you mean he hit a whole two jumpers in a row? GTFO! All kidding aside if he is our pick I'll get behind it as I'd do like him, but think we could put together a tremendous 3 guard rotation if snatched up smart.

 

[Fishsticks]

Also not digging his hair. Hair matters. True story.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

The discussion for #1 is over. Per Chad Ford:

"Joel Embiid's measurements at the workout on Fri: 7' 1" in shoes, 7' 5.75" wingspan, 9' 5.5" standing reach.”

Yep. If he's healthy, you don't pass on 7'1" and 7'6" with that kind of ability. Plus he has a motor and a toughness to him.

 

[fishonjazz]

Wait you mean he hit a whole two jumpers in a row? GTFO! All kidding aside if he is our pick I'll get behind it as I'd do like him, but think we could put together a tremendous 3 guard rotation if snatched up smart.

Good man vermin.

Im the same way.... no one the jazz take at 5 would piss me off. Unless it was a huge reach for a james young, mcdermott, payne, etc etc

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Wait you mean he hit a whole two jumpers in a row? GTFO! All kidding aside if he is our pick I'll get behind it as I'd do like him, but think we could put together a tremendous 3 guard rotation if snatched up smart.

Actually, he hit 3 there. I could live with Smart too. Jazz aren't in a bad spot here.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Wait you mean he hit a whole two jumpers in a row? GTFO! All kidding aside if he is our pick I'll get behind it as I'd do like him, but think we could put together a tremendous 3 guard rotation if snatched up smart.

I assumed Catchall was being facetious. Also, FWIW, he hit three in a row. The next Ray Allen for sure.

And kidding aside, I'm not a Gordon guy, but I do think he has a chance to be a special defender and should at least be a highlight reel for us even if he can't throw the ball in the ocean. I'd be okay with taking him at 5.

 

[Stifle Tower]

There are several shooters that will go in the teens----McDermott, Harris, Stauskas, Young, and Saric. I think they're all gone by 18 though.

Agree.
I see Utah staying at #5 (price will just be too high to move up...if there even is an opportunity). And then I see DL trying to combine the #23 and #35 to move into the teens. If that fails, just stash a Euro or two and give them a couple of years to develop.

 

[cowhide]

Well, here's Aaron Gordon working out. You see a sequence where he hits 2 long jumpers in a row, without editing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2354862107&feature=iv&src_vid=CX1y_t7IoQs&v=jC52lEJGNo4

Ok, after seeing this video. My guy is now Aaron Gordon. There is nothing wrong with his jump shot. He can handle the rock. I am all on board with him. He could be a steal at 5.

 

[cowhide]

My point is, he is crazy athletic but isn't great at anything. So people assume crazy athleticism = great defender.

But, when you go back and look at his defense, he's isn't that special. He won't come in and shut down anyone year one.

So, if you don't know if he can shoot, you don't know if he can pass, you don't know what position he will play, you don't know if he can dominate a game, and you don't know if he can defend anyone...then what do you know?

He's young, athletic and teachable. That's a pretty big risk to take at #5 for a team like Utah.

I wouldn't touch him. I think at 5 you go Smart. Maybe Vonleh. Utah has to come away from this with an All Star. I don't ever see Gordon being an all star.

My wish list is:

Embiid
Parker
???????????
Smart/Wiggins/Exum (I'd have to be at the workouts to know better)

If there is any shot you can get Parker, you do it. I'd give up Burks, Kanter #5, the rest of this year's picks and a future first.

Without a star, you have nothing. We have nice pieces, but without a star they = nothing.

Yea one star will not get it done and there is question that Parker is a star. The difference between Parker and Gordon isn't so great you trade away half the team. Watch the new video on Gordon. His shot looks vastly improved.

 

[fishonjazz]

Well, here's Aaron Gordon working out. You see a sequence where he hits 2 long jumpers in a row, without editing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2354862107&feature=iv&src_vid=CX1y_t7IoQs&v=jC52lEJGNo4

Thanks for the video.

Thats my guy at 5.
That jumper is looking good.... handles too.

He looks like he has added some muscle

 

[Fishsticks]

Just watched this vid, yes I commented before without watching, but he is looking legit. Seen him through HS and now he is filling in as a man. A little turned on.

 

[Doublea]

We need to get that Nick Wiggins guy.