Following potential 2015 draftees

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Bobby Portis doing the 3p shooting drill in the Phoenix Suns workout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6JHv9OcF4

Wasn't great... shot 8/20...

Nice to see some workout video that isn't all made shots.

It's going to take time for him to extend his range that far. IDK if he will ever be able to be a good 3pt shooter, but he has a chance.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Nice. I think the Jazz FO would actually agree with me on this one. You're overvaluing Hood for his performance in mostly meaningless games towards the end of the year. Kevin Pelton's analytical comp for Hood most recently is Calbert Cheaney. I'm not in a hurry to trade Hood away by any means, but would do it if that's what it takes to get Hezonja, who will be a significantly better player. Quote me.

A lot of people are comparing Hezonja to JR Smith...

 

[BENTLEY]

Too many unknowns in this draft to trade up. There are guys in the Jazz' range I like better than some of the guys in the top 10.
Kaminsky would be great, but I'd bet on the eventually bigger haul in Turner (given the choice - but the Jazz should count themselves lucky if one of them falls to 12).

Kaminsky's probably a rich man's Memo.
Turner - who knows? but maybe a shot blocking Lamarcus Aldridge?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

His form sucks... It's been one of my issues with him, but after every interview he has I think... I'd want that guy on my team. I think he's taj Gibson level... Isn't a play making four but does a lot if good things and has a great attitude.

His form is unorthodox, it doesn't suck. He has a high release, it's not slow, and it's consistent. He gets good arc and rotation. Nothing to fix there, just needs to tweak it for more consistency.

Not sure why form should be an issue when he is a well above average mid-range shooter. It may limit his ability to be a knock-down 3pt shooter, but I doubt it will limit his ability to become a good corner 3pt shooter or midrangeg shooter.

 

[Park Bites]

Nice. I think the Jazz FO would actually agree with me on this one. You're overvaluing Hood for his performance in mostly meaningless games towards the end of the year. Kevin Pelton's analytical comp for Hood most recently is Calbert Cheaney. I'm not in a hurry to trade Hood away by any means, but would do it if that's what it takes to get Hezonja, who will be a significantly better player. Quote me.

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[fishonjazz]

Bobby Portis doing the 3p shooting drill in the Phoenix Suns workout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6JHv9OcF4

Wasn't great... shot 8/20...

Damn that shot is ugly...... er, I mean unorthodox. Seems like a very slow release too. I did like the air ball from the corner though

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

A lot of people are comparing Hezonja to JR Smith...

Hezonja is obviously taller than JR and likely drives to the rim better. JR Smith is actually one of the better physical talents at the SG position. It's just that Smith's shot selection is erratic. I don't think that comparison necessarily holds with Hezonja. Hezonja has scored efficiently.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Damn that shot is ugly...... er, I mean unorthodox. Seems like a very slow release too. I did like the air ball from the corner though

I don't think he's going to be a 3-pt shooter. He's a decent shooter out to 20 feet though. His shooting motion as it is now, isn't conducive the hucking the ball from 3-pt range.

Portis has good touch in the hand and wrist, but he's probably going to have to change his motion to keep the ball in front of his body. This behind-the-head stuff won't work.

 

[Hotdog]

His misses weren't even close either. His makes were probably just luck. He doesn't look like a good shooter at all.

 

[fishonjazz]

I could see the Jazz like Winslow more than Porz.

I do.

Winslow is third overall for who I would pick. (Russell, towns, winslow)

 

[stitches]

Hezonja is obviously taller than JR and likely drives to the rim better. JR Smith is actually one of the better physical talents at the SG position. It's just that Smith's shot selection is erratic. I don't think that comparison necessarily holds with Hezonja. Hezonja has scored efficiently.

Hezonja actually has historically low FTA/36 for a major prospect(1.2 FTA/36) so without having numbers for his drives, I would guess he's not driving much. His FTA numbers are Dante level as far as I know this season in Barcelona. I don't know to what level he's been neutered by Barcelona's coach, though... he hasn't been playing much lately... tons of coach decision DNPs.

 

[Park Bites]

I think Dan majerle is a better comp