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stitches said:
I don't think he's out to get us. He's just not as cooperative as one would think he should be for the way the Jazz treated him after the BS him and the snek pulled off last year.

For whatever it's worth, I don't buy the "i am pulling out to talk to my family... and then 5 days later deliver the decision". You go to the workout you are scheduled for and then go home to talk to your family. IMO he probably got a promise from a team(his last workout before he pulled out of the workout with us was with the Lakers who allegedly gave promise to Kuzma last year). It will be interesting to see if he will reschedule the workout with the Jazz now or if he's going to go to any workouts really...
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...aaaaaaaaaand.... here we go:

 
I will have Okobo, Lonnie Walker and Michael Porter Jr much higher than most people when it's said and done...

 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
I'm not saying if it was a good move or not, that's impossible to say at this point. I'm saying that I think we have a pretty good feel for how DL operates and the trades Lopo brought up are not how he operates. I'm just showing they arent wishy washy and just waiting for whatever drops to them.
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He’s talked before about moving up, back, or out. No one strategy lacks conviction. He does seem to lock in on guys... message has been consistent this year... that they like where they are.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
If he truly has a promise and that's why he cancelled the Utah workout then I would assume its from someone who is picking before the Jazz.
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Why? There is very little difference between the money he gets at 21 or at 25(Lakers). If he wants to go to LA, I can absolutely see him not minding slipping 4 spots to do it. + he will get better endorsement opportunities in LA.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
He’s talked before about moving up, back, or out. No one strategy lacks conviction. He does seem to lock in on guys... message has been consistent this year... that they like where they are.
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Yeah, that's something I've noticed - it really does look like they lock into players and target them. Last year it was obviously Mitchell and Bradley. They had those circled and they made sure they got them. In previous years they've been trading down in the second round when noone they like is there(thus getting additional value for picks they have no strong conviction on). And indeed, this year from what I've heard from DL and Perrin, it seems like they like that area in the draft (21).
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Yeah, but DJ Hogg is working out solo too, so maybe it's for a different reason? I may be mistaken, but I dont think they do 1 on 1, 2 on 2, or 3 on 3 during pro days. It's just a bunch of drills.

And he worked out with the Suns http://arizonasports.com/story/1542308/2018-nba-draft-mystery-man-anfernee-simons-works-out-suns/

It doesnt say specifically if he worked out with other players in competitive scenarios, but he was there with other players.
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He’s doing the mystery man routine... I don’t like it and I wouldn’t draft him... unless of course we got 30/34 and had a couple picks to take a swing.

But honestly simons and Williams are guys I hope go before we pick.
 
stitches said:
Yeah, that's something I've noticed - it really does look like they lock into players and target them. Last year it was obviously Mitchell and Bradley. They had those circled and they made sure they got them. In previous years they've been trading down in the second round when noone they like is there(thus getting additional value for picks they have no strong conviction on). And indeed, this year from what I've heard from DL and Perrin, it seems like they like that area in the draft (21).
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Those seconds were traded for one purpose... cash

I don’t love everything the FO does but I have faith in their direction and overall planning.

There was smoke last year on DJ Wilson... wonder if they still like him... Could be a good buy low.
 
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