If these players are your options in the draft, who are you picking for the Jazz?

[Handlogten's Heros]

Surprised people are so down on Dick when he has the best intersection of size, athleticism and skill of all these options

He doesn't though. He will also need to prove himself on defense. Was a real liability early in the season and improved... but if you thought dudes went at Grayson Allen... wait until they see Grady Dick. Its more of just dudes and teams judging his look.

Taylor is bigger... more athletic... a better defender... he's a worse shooter and passer but it isn't like Dick is going to be a primary or secondary ball handler... he'd have to get a bunch more volume to make up for the difference.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

For me it came down to Hendricks or Dick. I went Hendricks because of the defense but I am a huge dick fan.

 

[default]

but I am a huge dick fan.

Of course you are

 

[fishonjazz]

i'd have to take Hendricks, would consider Black and Wallace strongly, but would be very tempted to take Hawkins right there.

This

 

[HeatCheck]

Probably either Hendricks or Black depending which position they decide to draft.

I'm guessing Ainge would take every avenue to try and trade up for Whitmore or a Thompson Twin.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

I'd give up the Philly pick if it meant we ended with Cason/Dick and Hendricks. From this draft.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He doesn't though. He will also need to prove himself on defense. Was a real liability early in the season and improved... but if you thought dudes went at Grayson Allen... wait until they see Grady Dick. Its more of just dudes and teams judging his look.

Taylor is bigger... more athletic... a better defender... he's a worse shooter and passer but it isn't like Dick is going to be a primary or secondary ball handler... he'd have to get a bunch more volume to make up for the difference.

Dick will be and he's going to be a fine defender. There will bea transition period, but it's far more likely that happens than Hendricks developing his handle to a NBA level.

 

[YoungJefe]

Would go Hendricks for upside.

 

[Eddie Zero]

I wager Black falls to mid first easy if he stays in, since his plan to be just like Ben Simmons has blown up in his face.
I also think some of these like the Thompsons are not going as high as people project. Maybe someone overpicks Amen based on playmaking and athleticism but he could easily be a role player at best without a lot of development.
I also think some of these draft prospects we are maybe interested in now, should be going back to school for sure, once they test the waters and get harsh realities dealt to them about how they are not lottery picks in this draft like Grady and Wallace. But they will get bad advice as usual somebody will overpick them, and maybe in 5 years they will find a spot on a roster that didn't draft them.