Gobert to Minnesota

[MTS]

The big losers are Jazz leaks and Monty... wasn't it Chicago and Toronto?

The thing that clued me in to the general worthlessness of the Jazz leaks page is the fact that the dude who runs it could not stop gloating over the one single legit leak he actually did have.

 

[sip]

Too bad the $30 million a year didn't light the fire.

I think they are contenders. I don't put them as favorites though. I like the warriors and clippers more in the West. Then I have them on the same tier as the nugs, griz, suns and Pelicans if Zion is healthy. You may be able to throw the Lakers in there as well if AD is healthy.

 

[Utesnjazz]

Should have traded dickhead Donny instead…

Best of luck to Gobert, a classy guy that worked his *** off. Miss you already Rudy

 

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View: https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/1540341552740007936

 

[LogGrad98]

Anybody know anything about Walker Kessler? Is he any good?

Walker Kessler - NBADraft.net

Big plodding center with good defensive instincts. Likely nowhere near Gobert's level, but presumably has more of a post game. Cannot shoot jump shots either. Makes me think of Doke actually. But I think Doke is more athletic.

 

[gomretat]

Hello Danny, yea, this is Donny. Please trade me asap.

I am guessing that conversation happened before this move.

 

[SojoDave]

Cockburn > Walker Kessler

 

[sip]

It’s because Jazz fans are used to winning….also used to not having lots of draft picks. After a long period of that you don’t appreciate the 50 win seasons and you’d rather watch Jared Butler play instead. It’s natural, I don’t blame people for feeling that way.

But let’s not kid ourselves about reality. Rudy has led the Jazz to the same amount of 50 win seasons and more playoff series victories than the entirety of the TWolves history. Winning matters, and when you make the playoffs for decades at a time with only brief breaks in between it’s easy to forget that.

TWolves don’t give a **** about a 2029 pick when they’re trying to win right here and now with KAT and Ant.

That's the thing that we forget. When we look at teams we tend to look at the long term picture but for most of the people making basketball decisions the leash is pretty short. If they don't win they won't be around 2 years let alone 6 when some of these future picks come up. Winning now is extra job security for a lot of these guys.

 

[jom2003]

Walker Kessler - NBADraft.net

Big plodding center with good defensive instincts. Likely nowhere near Gobert's level, but presumably has more of a post game. Cannot shoot jump shots either. Makes me think of Doke actually. But I think Doke is more athletic.

Why was he projected as a first rounder, even lottery at one point, when Dok was projected as a second rounder? And Cockburn undrafted? All three are shot blocking big men with limited offense, right?

 

[YoungJefe]

Leandro Bolmaro is viewed as a throw in but was the 23rd pick in 2020 came over last year.

Player: Leandro Bolmaro

Position: SG

Height: 6'7"

Weight: 182 lbs

Pro Comparison: Joe Ingles

Scouting Report: Even without a lot of reps against high-level competition, Leandro Bolmaro has stood out to scouts for his 6'7" size, ball-handling and flashy passing. The NBA loves playmaking wings and multipositional defenders, and if Bolmaro can just go from capable to competant as a three-point shooter, his two-way versatility should lead to a long career.

 

[Nicksti]

Would be funny to see LoPo happy to see Gobert get traded only to see Mitchell follow suit.

 

[LogGrad98]

Why is he projected as a first rounder, even lottery at one point, when Dok was projected as a second rounder? And Cockburn undrafted? All three are shot blocking big men with limited offense, right?

idk just going off what I read and what I saw in a couple videos and what I saw of Doke on the floor. Not sure this guy is that much beyond Doke. Similar players to be sure.