How interesting is this: Locke's thought from NY

[Gyp Rosetti]

Tend to agree with NUMBERICA, weak draft does it matter, Knight or Kanter. Both seem that they play and add to the Jazz.

I do think you cannot have enough bigs and Kanter can play the 5. Finaly, a reason to get rid of FEZ!! Locke did mention that you play Harris and Knight, starter/sub respectively, for a year. Then trade Harris in the final year of his contract (2012-2013) and turn the reins over to Knight. Maybe get another good draft pick for Harris.

Or do the same for Jefferson or Millsap if we draft Kanter.

 

[MattMan]

Consider JJ Barea and his impact on the Lakers and the Heat. Maybe its time to concentrate some effort (draft expenditures, acquisitions) who can guard the 1...

I don't think using JJ as an example really works. JJ had to guard the 1's from the Lakers and the Heat. I would say below average PG's by today's standards.
Fisher/Blake and Chalmers/Bibby/Miller.........I bet even Jimmer and could guard these guys. 4 of those guys are over 30.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Didn't Locke also feel we were going to take Xavier Henry?

How'd that work out?

I also believe there was some talk about taking Babbit.

How'd that work out?

I don't think I ever heard them talk about the Jazz drafting Hayward.

Who does Hayward play for right now?

And how does he "feel" this? I don't get it. The Jazz are located on the other side of the country. Just because a few Turks visiting the nation's dump and yelled @ Locke doesn't mean that we're taking Kanter.

Honestly Hayward sucked more than both those guys to begin the season. Henry got hurt and Babbit had much more talented wings in front of him on the depth chart. Hayward benefited from being able to play the entire season, much out of necessity rather than time earned.

 

[BIGAL]

I hope the Jazz take Kanter, Irving, or Williams. Any of these three and I will be happy. It seems to me if we want to take Knight we could move back 2 spots.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Cant remember which Jazz FO type said it, but we apparently acquired a lot more game footage of him than people think is available. He did play professionally and also has played with his national team every year for the last few.

It was Perrin. HE said they had footage of Kanter going back to age 15.

 

[cowhide]

I hope the Jazz take Kanter, Irving, or Williams. Any of these three and I will be happy. It seems to me if we want to take Knight we could move back 2 spots.

I agree one hundred percent. I would be disappointed if the Jazz took Knight at 3. I don't think any of the PGs are worth the 3rd pick except Irving.

 

[BENTLEY]

I agree one hundred percent. I would be disappointed if the Jazz took Knight at 3. I don't think any of the PGs are worth the 3rd pick except Irving.

This.

 

[Kenwood]

Cant remember which Jazz FO type said it, but we apparently acquired a lot more game footage of him than people think is available. He did play professionally and also has played with his national team every year for the last few.

That's my point...I usually have an opinion (and occasionally they are right) but this time it's tough with so little to go on with Kanter. I didn't know about the extra tape specifically, but I know they have more decision-making material than I do. Hope they use it well.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

That's my point...I usually have an opinion (and occasionally they are right) but this time it's tough with so little to go on with Kanter. I didn't know about the extra tape specifically, but I know they have more decision-making material than I do. Hope they use it well.

Yes, Rigby mentioned they've watched tape dating back to Kanter at age 15. We all should know the Jazz have done the homework. Everyone has, especially with a draft like this.

 

[jimmy eat jazz]

Didn't Locke also feel we were going to take Xavier Henry?

How'd that work out?

I also believe there was some talk about taking Babbit.

How'd that work out?

I don't think I ever heard them talk about the Jazz drafting Hayward.

Who does Hayward play for right now?

And how does he "feel" this? I don't get it. The Jazz are located on the other side of the country. Just because a few Turks visiting the nation's dump and yelled @ Locke doesn't mean that we're taking Kanter.

Locke is reasonably well connected and is constantly working his connections. He may be wrong but he's not just pulling this out of his arse.