IF Ace Bailey is off our board… who do we pick?

[idiot]

How is he different to Sexton coming out of college though?

Rather different player type, but some things:

• Much more of a true PG
• Taller
• A lot better at controlling the action, tempo
• Not the pure bucket getter that Sexton was/is
• (At least for those who like him, I presume) much easier to imagine how he eventually makes others around him better

 

[The Midnight]

Rather different player type, but some things:

• Much more of a true PG
• Taller
• A lot better at controlling the action, tempo
• Not the pure bucket getter that Sexton was/is
• (At least for those who like him, I presume) much easier to imagine how he eventually makes others around him better

But is he THAT much if an upgrade on Collier?

 

[idiot]

But is he THAT much if an upgrade on Collier?

That's one question, of course. If he turns into a solid starter and Collier turns into a good backup, is that enough to justify the pick? Maybe. ... Probably. I assume that if the Jazz pick him, they're satisfied with the idea that he's likely to be a good deal better than Collier.

But the bigger question is whether he's a better prospect than the rest that are available at #5? Will he contribute more to a winning team? I trust the Jazz go with who they think best answers this question.

I'm not going to pretend I know the answer to who is actually the best at #5. I kind of like him and think he can be a solid part of a winning team if he develops well, but there are things I like (and dislike) about all of the guys we've talked about. I'm much more doubtful that he (or anyone else at this spot) is likely to turn into a superstar.