Coach Ellis
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I wouldn't pass him up. . . but I wouldn't take him over guys like Mario Hezonja, Stanley Johnson and Myles Turner - who I think are better fits for the team.
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I wouldn't pass him up. . . but I wouldn't take him over guys like Mario Hezonja, Stanley Johnson and Myles Turner - who I think are better fits for the team.
Game6Conley
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I still think Stanley Johnson is a match on several fronts with this roster(which is something I posted before the season started). His raw power could establish itself as a change of pace/new dimension for the team. The FO will take a liking to his competitiveness and overall attitude. he fits next to Hood, Hayward or Burks on the wing seamlessly. I do think there's an increasing chance he falls to 12 too, which is a jackpot scenario.
I buy a bit of the Ron Artest comparison, he's not as tenacious defensively, but he will be stronger than most every matchup. I think there's some parallels with Wes Matthews' and Jimmy Butler's skillsets, but he's more dynamic and more advanced at an earlier age than most comparisons you could find.
Despite being one of the youngest in this class, hes very 'NBA ready', which has gotta be appealing to the Jazz.. He figures to be the type who just needs to make incremental improvements over the years to be a success. I was under the impression he was a bit taller, its no dealbreaker though. He shot well from 3 which is much more important and he's still a freight train in transition. overall a safe bet.
Thee Jazz Fan
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I hate when people look at someone they don't know personally and say he doesn't have a desire or whatever. But I'd compare him to Jordan not Gobert.
Coach Ellis
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Stanley Johnson is the guy that I think I'm most hopeful for Utah for a lot of reasons.
#1. I think that he has a world of potential on both ends of the floor. I can easily see him becoming that dynamic Kawhi Leonard/Jimmy Butler type of player if he reaches his potential. He's one of the few Freshmen that I think is being underrated and overlooked.
#2. I like his character. He seems to be an intelligent, well spoken, good nature, hard working kid. I think that his attitude and work ethic will fit in perfectly with the culture that the Jazz are developing under Quin Snyder.
#3. His style of play will fit well with the other players. I think that he can play next to any of Hayward, Burks or Hood and do different things depending on who he's on the floor with. Especially on defense. Despite being one of the younger players in the draft, he has an NBA ready body right now. I'd love to see what a defensive lineup of Gobert, Favors, Hayward, Johnson and Exum would look like.
#4. His potential to replace Hayward if needed. A decision will have to be made on Gordon in a year and a half (before the 2016/17 season trade deadline) and it helps if a team has as many options as possible. I don't think Hayward (or Favors) is going to leave, but it's best to not be caught unprepared.
#5. Of all the players that I think have legitimate star potential, I think that Stanley Johnson and/or Myles Turner are the two that will be the most affordable to acquire. I don't think either guy is going to fall to #12, and the less the Jazz have to pay to get their target - the better.
#1. I think that he has a world of potential on both ends of the floor. I can easily see him becoming that dynamic Kawhi Leonard/Jimmy Butler type of player if he reaches his potential. He's one of the few Freshmen that I think is being underrated and overlooked.
#2. I like his character. He seems to be an intelligent, well spoken, good nature, hard working kid. I think that his attitude and work ethic will fit in perfectly with the culture that the Jazz are developing under Quin Snyder.
#3. His style of play will fit well with the other players. I think that he can play next to any of Hayward, Burks or Hood and do different things depending on who he's on the floor with. Especially on defense. Despite being one of the younger players in the draft, he has an NBA ready body right now. I'd love to see what a defensive lineup of Gobert, Favors, Hayward, Johnson and Exum would look like.
#4. His potential to replace Hayward if needed. A decision will have to be made on Gordon in a year and a half (before the 2016/17 season trade deadline) and it helps if a team has as many options as possible. I don't think Hayward (or Favors) is going to leave, but it's best to not be caught unprepared.
#5. Of all the players that I think have legitimate star potential, I think that Stanley Johnson and/or Myles Turner are the two that will be the most affordable to acquire. I don't think either guy is going to fall to #12, and the less the Jazz have to pay to get their target - the better.
Doublea
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I thought it was well known that he doesn't seem fully committed.
I would do this trade as it would be the last year of Jennings' contract. What stinks is the Pistons are thin at SG/SF - Pope is decent and Butler & Prince are getting to be fossils so Johnson fills a huge need for the Pistons.
I love it. #LooneyforLooney
Do not listen to R.J. Hunter if you know what I'm saying.
well, that's an option... or... we can draft the prospect who's actually best at basketball?
