Following potential 2017 draftees...

[RandyForRubio]

LA recorded Kennard with a 38.5" max vertical.


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He doesn't play like it.

 

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He doesn't play like it.

They recorded Russell at 39.5" vertical too... I don't believe it.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Looking at Chad Ford's latest mock, he's got some picks that appear more realistic to me than DX ---

** John Collins at 16
** Bam at #20
** Justin Jackson down to #21
Etc.

I just think Ojeleye will eventually find his way into the late first round.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Looking at Chad Ford's latest mock, he's got some picks that appear more realistic to me than DX ---

** John Collins at 16
** Bam at #20
** Justin Jackson down to #21
Etc.

I just think Ojeleye will eventually find his way into the late first round.

Kennard at 12

Z. Collins at 14


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[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Kennard at 12

Z. Collins at 14

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The way Kennard has been shooting the ball, he may be this draft's version of Devin Booker. I don't know if he goes quite that high, but he could be close. Collins would be a great pick for the Jazz, but might not be as high a priority to other teams.

 

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The way Kennard has been shooting the ball, he may be this draft's version of Devin Booker. I don't know if he goes quite that high, but he could be close. Collins would be a great pick for the Jazz, but might not be as high a priority to other teams.

I don't see the athleticism with Kennard, Booker recorded some of the best times in pretty much all lateral drills in the history of the combines. He also measured like 3 inches longer wingspan than Kennard.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Really? That sounds odd. I don't believe it. A private workout with the Lakers, or the pro-day in LA? Seems like he should be around 33 inches at best.

38.5" is practically like Dennis Mitchell

Dennis Mitchell? The sprinter from back in the day?

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[NCJazz]

I saw this too, I don't think Kurucs is there at 30

Intl guys dont like getting picked at the end of the first round due to the salary constraints. Always the risk of waiting 3 years before they come over, but of course does give the drafting team more roster freedom while they develop.

 

[NCJazz]

I don't see the athleticism with Kennard, Booker recorded some of the best times in pretty much all lateral drills in the history of the combines. He also measured like 3 inches longer wingspan than Kennard.

Ford said the Kennard really surprised the scouts in the workout with his athleticism and was draining 3s at an amazing rate. Teams are dying for shooting so I could see it.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Intl guys dont like getting picked at the end of the first round due to the salary constraints. Always the risk of waiting 3 years before they come over, but of course does give the drafting team more roster freedom while they develop.

I'd be surprised if anyone who draft Kurucs bring him over. Seems like a stash guy.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Really? That sounds odd. I don't believe it. A private workout with the Lakers, or the pro-day in LA? Seems like he should be around 33 inches at best.

38.5" is practically like Dennis Mitchell

Why? Kennard isnt the type of player who uses vertical athleticism in his game. Can you even recall a Luke Kennard dunk? Googling "Luke Kennard Dunk" pretty much just gives results from his HS/AAU days and none from Duke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83TAxI7wMVs

Not an impressive dunk or anything, but he jumps fairly high.

No one should care about his vertical measurements though, he isnt going to use them in a game unless it's breakaway attempts. He doesnt have a big enough standing reach to even attempt taking off in traffic given the load time he probably needs to reach his peak vertical.

 

[Miggs]

Jazz are working out Semi Ojeleye this week.

Boner alert!