Following Potential 2018 Draftees
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Chargers Jazz Angels
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I really like Hutchinson also. I think his 3 pt shooting will translate and that is always needed in the NBA. My biggest concern with him is will he be able to play good enough defense at the next level?
Chargers Jazz Angels
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I have never understood the "let's keep are space until 2019" if an opportunity to presents itself to make your team better you do it.
AS for moving up to #11 it would come down to who is there and other factors. After the lottery we will have a better understanding of the possibilities.
Game6Conley
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Its enough to get into the lottery but it wont happen. That type of move is far more risky than you realize. After spending all these 1st rd picks to find a pg they will either draft development projects or a Keita Bates Diop type of player who can vie for a rotation spot with little prep time.
They like Ingles and Mitchell -why would they trade up for a swingman...
Chargers Jazz Angels
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Now if the Jazz became enamored with Wendall Carter or a Kevin Knox maybe
Game6Conley
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Utah needs more firepower to compete with Houston and the Warriors......
Anfernee Simmons is the jackpot scenario if they stand pat. It'd be like Rodney Hood at 23....... As the picks near Utah thats the player you should be hoping to fall....
Anfernee Simmons is the jackpot scenario if they stand pat. It'd be like Rodney Hood at 23....... As the picks near Utah thats the player you should be hoping to fall....
Chargers Jazz Angels
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I think they need more fire power at the 4.
Game6Conley
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Wendell Carter Jr remains the ultimate trade up target for Utah. He can start at PF from day 1 and post a ton of double-doubles as a rookie, he can also stretch the floor better than Favors and will save a ton of $$$/capspace.
U'd never hear Karl Malone give a greater vote of confidence to a rookie big either it'd take one workout and ud get a rave, jaw-dropping type of review.He'd probably say something along the lines of Icant believe how far along he is at that age. Wendell's damn strong he couldve been in the league this szn ez., he's smart with a great personality too, he's very hard on himself and supremely focused
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Game6Conley
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Anfernee Simmons IMO compares to Sweet Lou Williams, except he's 2" taller and jumps higher. His middle-name might as well be firepower. He works in all combinations with their guards. Simmons has game-breaker potential - he's a "microwave" player who can get scorching hot in a second and can remain "in the zone" for long stetches. The longterm rammifications of grabbing him in the 20's could be truly awesome and eventually pay huge dividends. It could only take a year or two and fans will say' how did he fall so far, and why did my team pass on him!'
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Keefe
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Because Bridges has great length to play the 4 that Ingles doesn’t have. He very well could be the 3/4 combo we sorely need.
Game6Conley
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Simons was committed to Louisville....He was their highest rated recruit in a LONG time.. Pimpin Pitino and his team of ho's recruited him to sit on the throne Donovan Mitchell vacated, he was next in line to be their lead guard, those shoes were far to big for any of their guards to fill this past szn but Anfernee Simons wouldve hit the ground running in a full sprint. His offensive repitoire is far too potent/advanced to blend in in college.
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Chargers Jazz Angels
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I like your thinking but Mikal is way to skinny to play the 4
Keefe
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I think he could definitely fill out nicely. That said, he’ll already be 22 this summer.
Game6Conley
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Im not crazy about this idea but vs certain lineups it'd work great. Ive compared him to Shawn Marion since last szn, sounds like you think so too.
To justify the cost of the trade up he would need to play SOME 4
Conventional wisdom agrees with you, though the Jazz played Thabo some at the 4.
I wish Wilkes were a more explosive athlete, but he's a confident volume shooter/scorer as a 6'8" freshman. He'd replace much of what Hood gave us, both good and bad.
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I think there are 3 trains of thought on how to build a winning team
Do what the best team is doing. this means small ball and lots of 3 pointers. The problem is I don't think you can beat GSW playing their style of basketball
counter what the best team is doing. Develop length to stop their shooters
Create you own game plan and make people adjust to you.