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PKM said:
Not sure.. haven't watched enough of Russell. Russell seems to be more attack and Booker seems more opportunistic.
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Russell is more ball-dominant, but I wouldn't call him selfish. He makes the passes he needs to make for the most part... he can create offense both for himself and for teammates. That's what I like in him. He indeed reminds me of Harden. His shot off the dribble is pretty good. He seems reluctant to go all the way to the rim and settles for floaters once he beats his man, but that's fixable... What I like about him is that it doesn't seem like he's forcing his offense. Versus Minnesota he was on fire in the first half and in the second they started doubling him and denying him the ball, but even then he didn't force it and didn't think he should be taking bad shots only because he was scoring at will in the first half. Instead he started assisting his teammates and creating for others.

He's a very intriguing prospect. His defensive habits need some serious improvement though...
 
PKM said:
Yes. he is similar to John Wall. He is absolutely top 3.
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He's similar in that they both couldn't shoot well from deep at a young age. Wall appears to be much, much more athletic than Mudiay. Wall has speed that can't really be matched, and while he never really learned how to control his pace until recently (and he still struggles with that), Mudiay just doesn't have that ability IMO. I don't think he's all that athletic.
 
Hantlers said:
He's similar in that they both couldn't shoot well from deep at a young age. Wall appears to be much, much more athletic than Mudiay. Wall has speed that can't really be matched, and while he never really learned how to control his pace until recently (and he still struggles with that), Mudiay just doesn't have that ability IMO. I don't think he's all that athletic.
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I agree, I don't think he has the speed or explosiveness of Wall... but he's seems a bit stronger and has great body control...
 
Here I go:


Is this the thread to ask what this pick (what, 6-10 range?) can get us in a trade?

We aren't one rookie away from making the playoffs and, sure, there are some good kids available this year that I would like. BUT, none of these kids lately are coming in as real difference makers. Almost all, including the top 3-5 guys, are coming in fairly raw with a number of weaknesses. I want to know what a pick in this range is really worth. What kind of player does that net us, that can give us immediate help?

Rudy is growing fast but has a ways to go before he's truly reliable. Dante, who ****ing knows? Favors and Gordon are really close to entering their prime and are very good pieces, imo. Now is the time to use assets to put the majority of what we will be in the next decade together.

In closing, I'm more interested in trading the pick. Thank you.
 
Bodhi said:
Here I go:


Is this the thread to ask what this pick (what, 6-10 range?) can get us in a trade?

We aren't one rookie away from making the playoffs and, sure, there are some good kids available this year that I would like. BUT, none of these kids lately are coming in as real difference makers. Almost all, including the top 3-5 guys, are coming in fairly raw with a number of weaknesses. I want to know what a pick in this range is really worth. What kind of player does that net us, that can give us immediate help?

Rudy is growing fast but has a ways to go before he's truly reliable. Dante, who ****ing knows? Favors and Gordon are really close to entering their prime and are very good pieces, imo. Now is the time to use assets to put the majority of what we will be in the next decade together.

In closing, I'm more interested in trading the pick. Thank you.
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- Gobert is a lock at Center (potential DPOY)

- Favors is blossoming into a complete PF

- Hayward is a legit thread in the wing

If we're gonna trade the pick, I would be looking for a dominant PG who can score and I'm willing to give up Trey Burke and Dante if necessary.

The best point guard available potentially in a trade at the moment I would say is Reggie Jackson and I think OKC would probably do a deal involving Jazz '15 pick + Exum/Burke since I don't think they can afford to keep him.

Since assuming the starter role at the 1 spot—six games thus far—Jackson averages 22.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting, as well as four rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.
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ONE LOVE said:
The best point guard available potentially in a trade at the moment I would say is Reggie Jackson and I think OKC would probably do a deal involving Jazz '15 pick + Exum/Burke since I don't think they can afford to keep him.
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This is just such an overpay that I can`t really believe that you`re serious? Jackson could probably had for Kanter + Burke right now if we take back Perkins, and even that would be an overpay IMO.
 
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