Following potential 2015 draftees

[Handlogten's Heros]

Totally random but a bunch of "insiders" keep referring to stuff that they heard about Robert Upshaw that they will not share. One guy said I don't know how you draft him at all (trying to remember who... may have been Steve Kyler). This guy must have something more going on than just substance abuse issues. It's weird that no one will spill the beans though.

 

[fishonjazz]

This video is proof that Frank will likely shoot 100% in da NBA. Did not miss one shot.

Seriously though this is a good video. Don't understand the people who don't think his offensive game will translate. It wasn't like he made shots because the guys he was shooting against were younger than him.

Where are the dunks doe.

Ya he has nba range for sure and will be troublesome for teams to guard.
I hope he is there at 12 and the jazz take him.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Where are the dunks doe.

Ya he has nba range for sure and will be troublesome for teams to guard.
I hope he is there at 12 and the jazz take him.

Did you watch he had like 5 dunks and made everyone of those bitches... Shows that he'll likely be the NBA's dominant low post beast as well.

He did not pass it once though, so he's prolly a little selfish.

 

[karl malone]

As of right now:

(For Utah)

1. Russell
2. Towns
3. Hezonja
4. Mudiay
5. Okafor
6. Winslow
7. Turner
8. Porzingis
9. Johnson
10. WCS
11. Booker
12. Kaminsky
13. Oubre
14. Portis
15. Looney
16. Dekker

I would be very happy with anybody within the top 10 & hope we are able to move up. If not, I would probably try to trade back before selecting anyone outside of the top 10. I see both Booker & Kaminsky as great fits for this team due to their shooting, but would prefer to acquire an additional 1st if we are also able to draft one of Oubre, Portis, Looney, or Dekker. I also would consider trading back (depending on the additional 1st) for Lyles or even one of the PG's (especially Payne- although to be honest I haven't paid enough attention to the PG's to really say as I assumed it was unlikely that we would draft one). However, if we were to draft a PG, we would need to move Burke (which I hope we do either way) & I still think replacing him with a young vet would be most beneficial for the team as well as Exum (although I would consider doing it for the right future 1st & rookie PG- one with good range/vision & decent defense- as Exum could easily guard 2's & share ball handling duties). The good thing about this draft is that it's deep & we have put ourselves in a position in which we can be flexible & take advantage of whatever scenario plays out in the draft, whether it's someone falling to #8-10 & trading up, someone slipping to #12 & standing pat, or someone dropping to #16-20 & trading down for an additional 1st in order to continue stockpiling assets for a future trade. However it plays out, though, we are in better shape than the typical lottery team.

 

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Could Kaminsky be Memo part 2?

 

[NUMBERICA]

Could Kaminsky be Memo part 2?

I don't think it's a perfect comparison, but for the sake of simplicity, sure.

This is another thing: How can we have so many people wringing their hands about the defensive ability of a ****ing backup who will be twice the defensive player Memo was in his sleep, while simultaneously having so many people be all rosy about one of the most pathetic defensive players I have ever ****ing seen? Memo could only guard the post, and only against players about as slow as he was (and he was one of the slowest), but anything outside of that scenario and he was worse than worthless. I couldn't count the amount of times that he would lazily slap the off-arm of a player getting to the rim in order to prevent "easy buckets" and instead just giving up an easy bucket AND a trip to the line.

Kaminsky will be far better than Memo defensively, and that's not even a compliment.

 

[Maneesh]

Some work out tidbits from Ford

Looney: Workout was so so, but this concerns

Looney's been focusing heavily on conditioning, including daily yoga sessions, to gain more flexibility, after drawing some criticism from NBA teams for sometimes seeming winded when he was out there. He has a better excuse than some. Last year, Looney injured his right hip flexor and was unable to practice with the UCLA team right up until the start of the 2014-15 season. The injury not only kept him from working out, but it also took away some of his flexibility, making him appear a little more stiff than he actually was. His agent also said Looney suffers from a form of "sports asthma" that requires him to use an inhaler before games (something easily treated in the NBA, several GMs told me). Considering all of that, perhaps Looney's perceived lack of energy and the criticism from scouts all season was a bit unwarranted.

Vaughn- Best work out he has seen. Looks to rise up the boards.

"The kid was on fire," one GM said. "I love the energy that he attacked the workout with. He's out to prove something. I saw him standing on the sidelines before it was his time to go in and he looked like a tiger stalking his prey. He was ready."It wasn't only shooting that made Vaughn shine. Vaughn was in great shape, showed off more athletic explosion than he's shown in a while and quieted some concerns about the left knee he injured toward the end of the season.

RHJ- Same story Monster defender with no offense

The workout setting wasn't as kind to Hollis-Jefferson. While he was able to show off his explosive athletic ability and length, the focus on shooting highlighted his biggest weakness on Thursday night in Santa Monica.

Hollis-Jefferson did hit shots. A number of them. But he was matched up with Vaughn, Connaughton and Brown all night, and he just can't shoot it the same way they can.

Crossing Looney of my shortlist, but Vaughn is looking intriguing. RHJ is just not a good fit for current needs

 

[Maneesh]

Chad Ford Chat

Chris (Salt Lake City)

You knew this was coming..... Jazz? Who? Please not Frank the Tank
Chad Ford (1:45 PM)

He's in the mix. So is Myles Turner, Trey Lyles, Cameron Payne, Sam Dekker, Kelly Oubre. I think Lyles makes a lot of sense for them on a number of fronts.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Why does anyone want to spend a good asset on a guy that will only play as long as the other team is too lazy to ignore him? Tony Allen is great, but it's really easy to force him off the floor.

If you have a guy that can ride pine indefinitely and guard his *** off when his number is called and you don't invest much to get one, great. But sacrificing a chance at acquiring a real rotational player for a guy you can't keep on the floor is bat-**** dumb.

Now, if you trade down and get the guy you wanted anyway, and end up with a pick you can use on RHJ, then I'm on board. But that's the only scenario.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Why does anyone want to spend a good asset on a guy that will only play as long as the other team is too lazy to ignore him? Tony Allen is great, but it's really easy to force him off the floor.

If you have a guy that can ride pine indefinitely and guard his *** off when his number is called and you don't invest much to get one, great. But sacrificing a chance at acquiring a real rotational player for a guy you can't keep on the floor is bat-**** dumb.

Now, if you trade down and get the guy you wanted anyway, and end up with a pick you can use on RHJ, then I'm on board. But that's the only scenario.

Because RHJ is a flat out monster.

Possibly the best defender in the draft and possibly the most complete athlete (both explosive, quick, and strong).

I agree though I probably wouldn't take him at 12. I don't think we could trade to get him, I think he will go in the early 20's.

We should try to get Michael Qualls in the 2nd round though. Similar player to RHJ, but more of a guard and actually has a workable shot (was actually on fire from deep in during the non-conference schedule, take note of his huge increase in FT% from sophomore to junior year, great sign for future shooting). More explosive athlete and plays very hard. Ridiculous wingspan and standing reach for his height.

https://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Michael-Qualls-59353/

If he goes #46, then he is a steal. I would take him with out 1st 2nd round pick for sure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r2mvLkNLiI

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtRcJvpXsjM

@ 2:25 he does a Karl Malone tribute dunk, destined to be a Jazz player.

 

[Game6Conley]

Alpha Kaba yo.. Looks legit, I know he's a better project than Livio Jean-Charles.. he's match on this roster, (develop him for the Jeremy Evans role, or keep him overseas).. He's obviously a project, interesting size and skillset for sure tho, he's raw but its not all natural born talent, he's got some skills for being born in '96.

I'd be happy if he's the pick at 42, at 56 it'd be robbery.

His team Pau-Orthez apparently measured him at 7'5½" wingspan, 2 weeks ago, so He's big enough to play some backup C, if he can put on some good weight like Clint Capela did this year.


6'10, hes mobile - any footage you can find will show him jumping the passing lanes and dribbling to the basket, he like's to shoot 3's, his mechanics kinda look like Caboclo' because of the wingspan, he doesnt look exceptionally explosive, but appears light on his feet,. He looks almost exactly like ex Nugget and ex Heat player Yakhuba Diawarra, but taller and younger.

Lotta meh in this years PF crop if ya ask me, I think thats the position that stays on the board late this year, Kaba could still be growing, he's definitely got plenty of upside and he's french so Rudy will love him