Following Potential Draftees - 2019 (not kidding)

[Udidthizz]

I think he's an early 2nd-round pick. There are several guys I'd take ahead of him who are more natural scorers at the wing.

I'd like us to acquire an early second round pick (whilst keeping the 1st rounder). Pick somebody up there like Nwora, Schofield or even Williams.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I'd like us to acquire an early second round pick (whilst keeping the 1st rounder). Pick somebody up there like Nwora, Schofield or even Williams.

I’ve said this every draft for three years... we usually do the opposite which is sad.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

If he's there at 23, I'd have a hard time passing on Samanic. Productive overseas at only 19 with good size, decent athleticism and a good stroke - should be good 6'10 shooter in the league for a long time. Maybe an Ilyasova or Kurucs type.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If he's there at 23, I'd have a hard time passing on Samanic. Productive overseas at only 19 with good size, decent athleticism and a good stroke - should be good 6'10 shooter in the league for a long time. Maybe an Ilyasova or Kurucs type.

Seems like a natural fit and guys like him can be ready to play 10-15 minutes a night as rookies... Niang type minutes if you need it. Would be a good gamble.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

I tend to be partial to teenagers who produce in the top leagues overseas. He didn't play a ton of minutes, but averaged 8 and 5 in 18 minutes on 48% FGs. That is solid work for a guy who played half the season at age 18.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I think the Jazz are going to give a lot of attention to Kezie Okpala. I'd generally be okay with the pick, though part of me is hoping he goes ahead of the Jazz. He's a good player, but seems to lack explosion and change of speed. Jazz are going to like his size, length, versatility, maturity and intelligence. He gives a pretty good interview.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I tend to be partial to teenagers who produce in the top leagues overseas. He didn't play a ton of minutes, but averaged 8 and 5 in 18 minutes on 48% FGs. That is solid work for a guy who played half the season at age 18.

Its certainly a good sign because they can produce in a role... which is what they need to do in the NBA to earn their playing time.

 

[Game6Conley]

I think the Jazz are going to give a lot of attention to Kezie Okpala. I'd generally be okay with the pick, though part of me is hoping he goes ahead of the Jazz. He's a good player, but seems to lack explosion and change of speed. Jazz are going to like his size, length, versatility, maturity and intelligence. He gives a pretty good interview.

Jazz are gonna like that Kezie Okpala can score off the dribble... He's really tall for a wing who can do that too..

 

[Game6Conley]

JARED HARPER had a MONSTER NBA combine, it's completely and utterly underreported, he shoudl be on all mock drafts after that...


5'11" in shoes is a very good measuremtn for him, i thought he was an inch shorter..

6'5½" wingspan is a GREAT measuremnt tho... lil Jared Harper has longer arms than Coby White.

has the heart of a lion too. Can't go wrong with this kid in the 2nd rd.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I tend to be partial to teenagers who produce in the top leagues overseas. He didn't play a ton of minutes, but averaged 8 and 5 in 18 minutes on 48% FGs. That is solid work for a guy who played half the season at age 18.

Samanic is going to be a good player. He can do a bit of everything and has surprisingly good feel with the ball for a guy 6'11". He can also add another 10 lbs and play inside or outside. The question is whether he fits where the league is going and whether he's the kind of player the Jazz want at the 4. The Jazz tend to like guys who can handle and run pick and roll at the 4--e.g., Boris Diaw, Joe Johnson, even Georges Niang.

 

[Game6Conley]

Samanic is a PROJECT.

The PF Utah hopes fall to them has gotta be none other than ---- Brandon Clarke.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Jazz are gonna like that Kezie Okpala can score off the dribble... He's really tall for a wing who can do that too..

They're going to be tempted by his "Jazz demeanor." He's mature, articulate and laid back. You can tell he went to Stanford for two years. The Jazz are going to factor that in. He also measured really well at 6'9.5", 210 lbs, 7'1.75" wingspan. Also had a 37" max vertical. I've been comparing him to Robert Horry out of Alabama. He can probably be that kind of high-end role player, which would be a solid pick. I just don't see him as a swing-for-the-fence type of player.

BTW, it's starting to look like Louis King will slip to the 2nd round unless he just kills his workouts. I'm starting to wonder if he'll stay in the draft.