Following potential 2017 draftees...

[Game6Conley]

So... who've we got for our picks?



*rubs hands*

Lets say the board falls as DX has it. and that were hunting for BPA's strictly. Here's my picks (right now, things will obviously change leading up to the draft. some warts are still to be revealed. and 2x or 5x more misdirection is still to be revealed. It's worth noting they don't have Frank Jackson listed which would change things quite a bit.

Harry Giles
Hamidou Diallo
Monte Morris
Viny Okouo

 

[Game6Conley]

I think the Jazz have already had him in for a workout. He's really springy, fluid and skilled for a 6'10" dude. He really pops off the screen.

He is a pro's pro. That kid can ball, i dunno how else to say it.. He's got true ball-skills. He has the potential to go flying up the boards into the teens. He's built for todays NBA..

 

[Miggs]

He was an undrafted free agent that shot the lights out from 3, in fact he led the league in % as a rookie.. He shot it so well it was undeniable that he was worthy of being on an NBA roster (and with a real contract)

His defense has nothing to do with any of that.. U don't look in the UDFA for the most complete players, u look for ones who've got a tool sharp enough that it can be used and leveraged in spurts.. and Morrow was exactly that, in spades.

Context is always important. Always follow the $$$, many of these stats are bogus in comparison.. These stats and 'experts' help people lose the scent of whats truly important as a tracker. $$$ is the greatest stat of all in sports. Things are always worth what others will pay, the key question is "Why?" and how to appraise true underlying value, which again Morrow as an UDFA was in spades..

His d has everything to do with it. He said he'd be a 3 and D player and then compared him to Morrow.

 

[Miggs]

Is it just me or do players who wear short shorts (by modern basketball standards) seem more athletic?

Agreed. OG is a prime example of this. Those quads.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

He is a pro's pro. That kid can ball, i dunno how else to say it.. He's got true ball-skills. He has the potential to go flying up the boards into the teens. He's built for todays NBA..

who are we talking about here?

 

[The Midnight]

Lets say the board falls as DX has it. and that were hunting for BPA's strictly. Here's my picks (right now, things will obviously change leading up to the draft. some warts are still to be revealed. and 2x or 5x more misdirection is still to be revealed. It's worth noting they don't have Frank Jackson listed which would change things quite a bit.

Harry Giles
Hamidou Diallo
Monte Morris
Viny Okouo

You don't think Bam has more upside than Giles?



Also how about Jawun? We're shaky at the PG right now and this dude can SCORE.

 

[Game6Conley]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_Iuf8JAPrw

If this kid has half a brain, just think of how Rudy could mentor him. No doubt he'd be best off in Utah with that kind of training..

 

[Game6Conley]

who are we talking about here?

This guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4DZIW92h2E

 

[Game6Conley]

You don't think Bam has more upside than Giles?



Also how about Jawun? We're shaky at the PG right now and this dude can SCORE.

He could, I've been wrong before and I'll be wrong again, they both have a lot of talent. It's not an easy question to answer. I wouldn't underestimate either of them. I do think Harry has more upside tho, in a gun to my head scenario thats who I'd take. Bam might be the safer of the 2, i'm not exactly sure.

I hate to cast this aspersion on such a kid who's come so far, but to me, Jawun Evans is just a consolation prize in this draft. I really don't think he's much better than Monte Morris tbh. I'd rather roll with Derrick White too, It's much easier for me to say that now that he's been moved up so highly on the consensus. Who'dve thunk that White could potentially be out of range when Utah's 2nd rd picks are on the clock -- not me.

 

[Game6Conley]

His d has everything to do with it. He said he'd be a 3 and D player and then compared him to Morrow.

Oh. I didn't piece together that you were talking about someone elses comments. thought u just brought that up organically to throw shade at Morrow. my bad.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Giles makes me nervous, not because of his health, but because he isn't elite at anything. He's a good, not great athlete. He's a pretty good rebounder, an okay scorer around the rim. He seems like a guy who could disappear. I'd be nervous taking him at #24.

I love the way Wilson handles the ball in the open floor. I love the way he can create a look for himself from mid-range. And I love that he's a triple-threat player at 6'10" with some bounce and shiftiness. I think he's a pretty compelling pick at #30, assuming he's there. He kind of make Lyles look like a klutz.

 

[Game6Conley]

Giles makes me nervous, not because of his health, but because he isn't elite at anything. He's a good, not great athlete. He's a pretty good rebounder, an okay scorer around the rim. He seems like a guy who could disappear. I'd be nervous taking him at #24.

I love the way Wilson handles the ball in the open floor. I love the way he can create a look for himself from mid-range. And I love that he's a triple-threat player at 6'10" with some bounce and shiftiness.

Giles would be a steal, it would be incredibly fortuitous for him to fall in their laps for a great number of reasons.. He will find a niche and be great in his role.

He doesn't need to be great at anything, he's got the potential to be pretty good on both sides of the ball, which is worth a ton. He's got a sharp mind, and some pretty badass tools at his disposal, his best being his quickness, anticipation and his hand-eye coordination. I refuse to believe were watching the beginning of the end of Harry Giles, I think its more like just the opening act. I trust his instincts.