Following potential 2015 draftees

[Cappy_Smurf]

There's certainly questions about his post up game translating.

I guess I can buy this, but if Utah drafts him it won't be for his post-up game. Also, even if he struggles against some players in the post, I think his ability to pass will still make him an effective player on that end.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

There's certainly questions about his post up game translating.

How so?

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Kaminsky has great footwork and a face up game. He's not incredibly strong, but Gasol wasn't that big either as a rookie. Gasol got stronger I'm guessing Kaminsky can too. The main thing is footwork and touch and coordination which he has

 

[stitches]

I thought he was better on the perimeter spotting up and shooting or pump faking and driving.

He didn't spot up that much from 3. Interesting thing to note is that his %s from 3 jumped once he DECREASED the number of 3s he took. First two years he was shooting 5-6 attempts per 40 mins and shot 29% and 31%. In his third year he got more playing time/maybe he could get in better rhythm, but he shot less frequently at 3.8 attempts per 40 and shot 37%, then lowered them to 3.1 attempts this year and shot 41%.

The thing I absolutely agree with you about is that his passing and high IQ in offense gives me a great hope he will be a great player for us.

 

[spycam1]

How so?

A t-rex could have problems finishing over the length of NBA defenders.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

A t-rex could have problems finishing over the length of NBA defenders.

Good thing there aren't that many towering 4's, but if it's all the same great foot work trumps small arms. And don't forget he is great on the perimeter so his post play will be opportunistic he will pick his spots plus he's a great and willing passer


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[spycam1]

Good thing there aren't that many towering 4's, but if it's all the same great foot work trumps small arms. And don't forget he is great on the perimeter so his post play will be opportunistic he will pick his spots plus he's a great and willing passer


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There are a few options that will likely be available that I'd probably take over Kaminsky, but I'd be cautiously optimistic if we took him.

 

[The Midnight]

Okay, here's a new take on how the draft shakes out:

T'wolves take Towns to pair with Wiggins.

Lakers take Mudiay to be their PGOTF. They could also go Okafor here.

Sixers take Russell to be their PGOTF.

Knicks take Okafor to be their post scorer. They could also trade the pick.

Magic take Hezonja to be their lead shooter/scorer. They could also go Turner or Porzingis.

Kings take Turner to replace Jason Thompson. Porzingis is too risky for this franchise.

Nuggets take Cauley-Stein as BPA. They could also go with Winslow or Porzingis.

Pistons take Porzingis as BPA. They could also go with Winslow, Oubre or Johnson.

Hornets take Winslow They could also go with Oubre, Johnson or Booker.

Heat take Oubre. They could also go with Johnson.

Pacers take Johnson as BPA. They could also go with Booker.


So the Jazz in this scenario look at Looney, Lyles, Kaminsky and Booker. My guess is that's why Locke is trying to sell us a bit on Looney or Lyles.

I think most scenarios played out that way....

 

[orangello]

There are a few options that will likely be available that I'd probably take over Kaminsky, but I'd be cautiously optimistic if we took him.

Be honest, how did you feel about the Burke draft day trade as soon as it happened?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Be honest, how did you feel about the Burke draft day trade as soon as it happened?

I was psyched. TB3 looked like CP3 light in college. David Thorpe said he should go top 5 in that draft.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

He didn't spot up that much from 3. Interesting thing to note is that his %s from 3 jumped once he DECREASED the number of 3s he took. First two years he was shooting 5-6 attempts per 40 mins and shot 29% and 31%. In his third year he got more playing time/maybe he could get in better rhythm, but he shot less frequently at 3.8 attempts per 40 and shot 37%, then lowered them to 3.1 attempts this year and shot 41%.

The thing I absolutely agree with you about is that his passing and high IQ in offense gives me a great hope he will be a great player for us.

I think it's an improvement and rythym thing. He scored a lot of points by pump faking and driving... He probably should just shoot it more but the drive would limit how hard guys could close out.

He's a 78% free throw shooter... Not phenomenal but strong. I think its safe to say he can shoot. Hopefully with some coaching he'll increase the frequency of the threes. Even if he doesn't it's the threat of the three that is the constant benefit. Just like the blocked shot doesn't happen every play for Gobert but knowing he's there is a constant issue for the other team.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

There are a few options that will likely be available that I'd probably take over Kaminsky, but I'd be cautiously optimistic if we took him.

Honestly I'd be interested in moving down getting a future first. I'm also interested in The two bigger pg's Grant and Wright. Both would be great fits with Q's system. If the Jazz don't go that route, then I find it hard to believe a prospect better then Kaminsky will be available at the Jazz 12th. Hell.. I wonder sometimes if Kaminsky will be gone by then.


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