Following Potential 2020 draftees

[SCS]

Well I mean.... How sure are you that the Jazz don't see Royce as that guy already? Think it's also worth noting what Joe Ingles did to Paul George in that playoff series...


Cuz I'm pretty sure the actual answer to that question is irrelvant to where the Jazz will draft in the 20's, this year.. Dont think they'll have their sights set that high..

Not sure how they view Royce. But I know that I view Royce as a better defender against smaller perimeter guys than big wings. And I think in an ideal world you don't want Joe carrying that load.

The reason I ask is because the two prospects who seem best equipped to take on that challenge in the top 30 or 40 of this class are Isaac Okoro and Precious Achiuwa. Okoro will almost certainly be gone by the time the Jazz pick. Achiuwa could be there though.

 

[SCS]

How do you guys feel about Devon Dotson? The dude has fantastic burst. He can get to the rim pretty much whenever he wants. Watching film he has even blown by defenders who go UNDER screens against him. That's rare. The concern is his jumpshot off the catch and his pullup. His shot percentages (and his shot on film) suggest he has okay touch. But there are some mechanical problems in both the upper and lower body that lead to an ugly looking shot and some awful misses. Do you think he can fix it?

 

[SCS]

Isiaha Mike is interesting. Good size for a wing. Above the rim athleticism. Shot the ball well from 3.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

How do you guys feel about Devon Dotson? The dude has fantastic burst. He can get to the rim pretty much whenever he wants. Watching film he has even blown by defenders who go UNDER screens against him. That's rare. The concern is his jumpshot off the catch and his pullup. His shot percentages (and his shot on film) suggest he has okay touch. But there are some mechanical problems in both the upper and lower body that lead to an ugly looking shot and some awful misses. Do you think he can fix it?

He's small and he can't shoot. That makes him a backup at best.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Y'all remember when some writer said "Thon Maker has more upside than Apple stock in the 80's" ... that **** is still the funniest player comparison i've ever heard

I think he needs someone to be patient and loyal to him and help him progress. I think he still has a lot of potential to be a very good player in this league. Also think he needs to get his head screwed on straight.

 

[SCS]

He's small and he can't shoot. That makes him a backup at best.

So you don't think that he can improve the shot at all? I'm not really worried about his height. It's not ideal of course, it limits him to being a one position defender but that's not completely devastating.

 

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[Ferguson_Mellochill]

So you don't think that he can improve the shot at all? I'm not really worried about his height. It's not ideal of course, it limits him to being a one position defender but that's not completely devastating.

Well, he's small with a limited wingspan. I think he's a 2nd-round pick. I'd be more comfortable with Maledon, Josh Green, and your arch-nemesis Bolmaro at #24. I'd also consider taking a swing at Jaden McDaniels if he survives a thorough background check.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I really like Corey Kispert for the Jazz in the late 2nd round.

 

[SCS]

I really like Corey Kispert for the Jazz in the late 2nd round.

I like him but the Jazz don't have a second round pick and I don't expect them to trade for one either. We don't have a lot of open roster spots going in to next season. And the Jazz would likely rather use any that we may open on vets instead of second rounders. We'll probably just keep make our first round pick and call it a night.

 

[Game6Conley]

I like him but the Jazz don't have a second round pick and I don't expect them to trade for one either. We don't have a lot of open roster spots going in to next season. And the Jazz would likely rather use any that we may open on vets instead of second rounders. We'll probably just keep make our first round pick and call it a night.

I honestly think this thread has it backwards when it comes to the 2nd rd. Y'all are taking too much of an internal view ("we dont have a 2nd rd pick, wont be giving up assets to get one")



I think that when you look at the pick distribution in the 2nd rd... You see lots of teams with multiple picks, that probably arent trying to make that many selections.... The Kings have 3... Philly's got 2 primo 2nd rd picks at the top.. New Orleans has 3... Golden State has 2.. Charlotte has 2..


seems to me like there's gonna be a lot of movement, and that it wouldnt cost Utah very much to secure 'their guy' in the 2nd..

 

[Game6Conley]

Like lets say for some reason Jared Butler doesnt get a good eval from the NBA, and stays in the draft, and starts to fall down the 2nd rd... I could sorta see Utah trying to get a pick to select him... No way a player like that goes undrafted, so it's a good example..