Yes, and that's why they might like Burke.
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Yes, and that's why they might like Burke.
seattlejazzfan
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I feel the same. Hoping for Towns, Jahlil then DRuss.
The idea here is that the Jazz probably value Porzingis more than Detroit, and that's what motivates a deal. Denver could snatch him, but they could equally go for Winslow or Hezonja if either is there. If Porzi gets past Denver, the Jazz may have a shot at him at 8 or 9.
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I understand... was trying to say that Detroit may have interest in dumping the BJ contract as part of the deal to move down.
Yeah, I'm not arguing. Just emphasizing that Detroit has been reportedly open to moving their pick. They're in win-now mode and might like Portis or Kaminsky as much as Porzingis or Johnson in this draft.
Not knowing what we know now. You would have to take what was thought of them before the draft. Burke/McCollum/MCW are all probably later than Grant and Payne this year. Hard to say though, cause Burke was dang good in college, but is just so short and slow for an NBA PG. Booker is well above McCollum as a shooter as well. Frank and Olynyk are comparable, but I don't remember Olynyk getting near the hype of Frank the Tank. Adams was nowhere near the prospect that WCS/Turner are.
I could be having selective memory, but I just don't see any of the 2013 I listed getting drafted before 15.
Admittedly, I valued Burke much more then than I do Grant now, but that was on an individual basis for the Jazz and current needs. I think they probably stack pretty similar in terms of how they project before the draft.
Detroit fans would likely offer 8 for 12 + Hood. I'd guess this assumes Winslow or Hezonja are off the board.
Detroit might like Portis, Lyles or Turner to start next to Drummond, whereas they'd be back-ups in Utah. Jazz would move up for Porzingis or Johnson. There's some synergy here.
Jazz would try to keep Hood out of the deal, and this would be the point of contention.
Detroit might like Portis, Lyles or Turner to start next to Drummond, whereas they'd be back-ups in Utah. Jazz would move up for Porzingis or Johnson. There's some synergy here.
Jazz would try to keep Hood out of the deal, and this would be the point of contention.
Cappy_Smurf
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I don't think there's a player worth passing on okafor at 3. Philly trades him or one of th3if other bigs, but they can't pass.
They can't trade far. They need a PG, and probably have to take Mudiay if Russell is gone.
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Upside, insane offensive potential with shot blocking in defense. . With him almost everything is potential and measurables though. There are many unknowns about the way he will translate in the league. His body and strength is a huge work in progress and that will hinder his man defense at the beginning of his NBA career. His awareness in D is suspect. His bball IQ is a bit questionable too. But he is a very mobile, very long 7 footer who can shoot 3s, turn around jumpers, off the curl jumpers, can put it on the floor a bit(needs a bit more work on handle) and drive to the hoop, dunks everything around the rim, runs the floor very well, especially for 7 footer... There's plenty to like, but also plenty to be worried about...
I don't see Utah trading the only player they have that has shown potential to be a high volume high accuracy 3p shooter, especially with all the repeating statements from FO members that we need shooting.