Following Potential 2018 Draftees
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I'll do a Big Board for the Jazz -- picks 11 - 21 -- assuming the top 10 are out of our reach.
Note: The Jazz might offer their pick at #21, plus a player like Burks or Bradley, plus one or more non-guaranteed contracts, to a team like Milwaukee or Washington that needs financial help, or to Phoenix (picking at #17) that needs a vet or two and likely can't attract good FAs right now. That might get the Jazz up to the #15 - #17 range, but I'm not sure how they could higher than that. Denver purportedly wants a young vet to play the 3 and might actually play ball with us, believe it or not, but they're better off keeping their pick.
Assume the first 10 picks play out with the following guys being off the board: Doncic, Ayton, Bagley, Bamba, Jackson Jr., Porter Jr., Carter, Mikal Bridges, Young, Sexton.
IMO, the next 11 picks of interest to the Jazz would likely then be:
11) Miles Bridges (Versatile scorer who can play either forward spot. I see him as the Caron Butler of this draft.)
12) Jerome Robinson (Natural-born scorer with deep range, ability to get downhill, and creative finishing at the rim; enough size to guard many wings, though he may never be more than an average defender. He can also play on the ball next to Mitchell. Has star potential.)
13) Josh Okogie (Dwayne Wade measurables with the ability to play on or off the ball, make plays above the rim, and wreak havoc with his speed and length. Still only 19 with a largely undeveloped offensive game. He may have the most potential to become an All Star of the players outside the top 10 of this draft. If he shows improved shooting, he could leapfrog Jerome Robinson.)
14) Kevin Knox (Long scoring combo-forward who can spot up, push the ball and run the floor. He has a limited inside game and limited willingness to crash the boards at this point. Can disengage from time to time, but he's a fluid and talented player.)
15) Keita Bates-Diop (Versatile forward with length and complementary scoring. He's not an All Star, but you're hoping he'll defend something close to Mbah-Moute and face up like Paul Millsap. Positional need and measurables give him a slight nod over Troy Brown.)
16) Troy Brown (Strong, two-way wing who can guard 3 or 4 positions, has good feel, and can create with the ball in his hands. His athleticism is adequate, not great -- think young Paul Pierce. His shooting will need a year or two to develop.)
17) Robert Williams (Replaces Favors on rookie-scale. He's too much raw talent to pass on here, but his offensive game is also like rookie Favors at this stage and may never come around. He keeps our defense top 3 in the league, but will kill our spacing.)
18) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (You're drafting him to be PGOTF. He's like a 6'6" George Hill. Needs to work on his shooting and is a limited player off the ball at this stage.)
19) Lonnie Walker (Two-way player with athleticism and the ability to guard most wings; good shooter, but limited on the ball right now. May turn into a Gary Harris-caliber guard.)
20) Anfernee Simons (Young natural scorer with shooting range. Explosive with the ball, but settles for contested jumpers too often. Combo-guard potential, but needs to add strength and mature to guard NBA athletes. May never be a forceful defender, but could eventually score 20 ppg. He's a year or two away from contributing.)
21) Zhaire Smith (Boom or bust prospect. Extraordinary athlete who needs to improve his shooting to get on the floor. If he grows another couple inches and develops his skills, he could be an Andre Iguodala-caliber two-way player, but he's got a long way to go. May not play much as a rookie. He has the size of a 2-guard, but is too underdeveloped to play there yet.)
Still to be determined: Dzanan Musa, Mitchell Robinson, Elie Okobo, Kevin Huerter, Isaac Bonga
Note: The Jazz might offer their pick at #21, plus a player like Burks or Bradley, plus one or more non-guaranteed contracts, to a team like Milwaukee or Washington that needs financial help, or to Phoenix (picking at #17) that needs a vet or two and likely can't attract good FAs right now. That might get the Jazz up to the #15 - #17 range, but I'm not sure how they could higher than that. Denver purportedly wants a young vet to play the 3 and might actually play ball with us, believe it or not, but they're better off keeping their pick.
Assume the first 10 picks play out with the following guys being off the board: Doncic, Ayton, Bagley, Bamba, Jackson Jr., Porter Jr., Carter, Mikal Bridges, Young, Sexton.
IMO, the next 11 picks of interest to the Jazz would likely then be:
11) Miles Bridges (Versatile scorer who can play either forward spot. I see him as the Caron Butler of this draft.)
12) Jerome Robinson (Natural-born scorer with deep range, ability to get downhill, and creative finishing at the rim; enough size to guard many wings, though he may never be more than an average defender. He can also play on the ball next to Mitchell. Has star potential.)
13) Josh Okogie (Dwayne Wade measurables with the ability to play on or off the ball, make plays above the rim, and wreak havoc with his speed and length. Still only 19 with a largely undeveloped offensive game. He may have the most potential to become an All Star of the players outside the top 10 of this draft. If he shows improved shooting, he could leapfrog Jerome Robinson.)
14) Kevin Knox (Long scoring combo-forward who can spot up, push the ball and run the floor. He has a limited inside game and limited willingness to crash the boards at this point. Can disengage from time to time, but he's a fluid and talented player.)
15) Keita Bates-Diop (Versatile forward with length and complementary scoring. He's not an All Star, but you're hoping he'll defend something close to Mbah-Moute and face up like Paul Millsap. Positional need and measurables give him a slight nod over Troy Brown.)
16) Troy Brown (Strong, two-way wing who can guard 3 or 4 positions, has good feel, and can create with the ball in his hands. His athleticism is adequate, not great -- think young Paul Pierce. His shooting will need a year or two to develop.)
17) Robert Williams (Replaces Favors on rookie-scale. He's too much raw talent to pass on here, but his offensive game is also like rookie Favors at this stage and may never come around. He keeps our defense top 3 in the league, but will kill our spacing.)
18) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (You're drafting him to be PGOTF. He's like a 6'6" George Hill. Needs to work on his shooting and is a limited player off the ball at this stage.)
19) Lonnie Walker (Two-way player with athleticism and the ability to guard most wings; good shooter, but limited on the ball right now. May turn into a Gary Harris-caliber guard.)
20) Anfernee Simons (Young natural scorer with shooting range. Explosive with the ball, but settles for contested jumpers too often. Combo-guard potential, but needs to add strength and mature to guard NBA athletes. May never be a forceful defender, but could eventually score 20 ppg. He's a year or two away from contributing.)
21) Zhaire Smith (Boom or bust prospect. Extraordinary athlete who needs to improve his shooting to get on the floor. If he grows another couple inches and develops his skills, he could be an Andre Iguodala-caliber two-way player, but he's got a long way to go. May not play much as a rookie. He has the size of a 2-guard, but is too underdeveloped to play there yet.)
Still to be determined: Dzanan Musa, Mitchell Robinson, Elie Okobo, Kevin Huerter, Isaac Bonga
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Thee Jazz Fan
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Park Bites
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funny i was thinking the same thing lol
Huerter's been working out...
http://www.dbknews.com/2018/05/05/kevin-huerter-maryland-basketball-workout/
http://www.dbknews.com/2018/05/05/kevin-huerter-maryland-basketball-workout/
Park Bites
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seattlejazzfan
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Did Doncic have a game today?
Game6Conley
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This kid can play! Been hyping him here since before college as one of my favorite 4star recruits, i'd credit the assist to team usa tho. Knew he was 6'7 with a legit vertical.
Been saying he's a better prospect than Nik Stauskas. He's a match with the backcourt too imo he has combo skills and is viable at guard next to Mitchell
Game6Conley
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I don't think so, he was named the MVP of Euroleague tho.
The finals are tomorrow.
Game6Conley
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Sacramento wouldn't do it, but would anyone here swap the pick for Harry Giles? In a system like Utah's his passing would really shine.