If we get a shooting guard at 12 - PICK Thompson

[NAOS]

I think he'll struggle early for the same reason Hayward did: he'll need to develop new techniques for creating space on offense. That can be coached, but it will take time (as we all know).

I think he could provide some nice continuity on offense. Eventually, he could be asked to do the things Hayward does while Gordon is getting some rest.

The more playmakers, the better, and I like his outside game.

 

[Beantown]

It's not like Thompson has to start. He would be great off the bench.

 

[BENTLEY]

I like Thompson. He's one of a handful of players I'd draft at 12. It will depend who's on the board in order for me be all in for the guy.

There's something about his demeanor that I don't like, though. His body language isn't bad per se... just... not good. I don't know.

It's 'cause he's high.

 

[Bodhi]

Just doing a quick browse of his stats, he seemed to produce fairly well in bigger games. That said, I've never once seen him play, this is all of stats.

Solid rebounder and assits for a college kid too. Like Numb said, once of a handful of kids I'd consider at 12.....just depends on who's there.

 

[sepanol]

why noone considers hamilton? i think he is a pretty versatile player too, can play 2-3 and has lots of potential

 

[BENTLEY]

I think I'm still smarting from Kirk Snyder. Hamilton's maturity issues + he kinda reminds me of Snyder = my unfair prejudice against him. I think it's kinda like the prejudice against Kanter because he reminds people of Koufos.

 

[Qman]

Because he can't play NBA level defense. Marshon Brooks looks like a better prospect to me.

 

[Deleted member 365]

It's 'cause he's high.

How high is too high in this draft?

Folks, we're not getting Lebron at 12 in this draft.

Historically in the last 10 years, the #12 pick hasn't produced any star players and very few decent role players.

We need to stop thinking Lebron and Dwight at 12 and start hoping for Gerald Henderson or Xavier Henry (last two #12s).

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Thompson is a spot-up shooter. I think we're better off having a more versatile SF and Hayward at SG. Thompson is basically a Korver.

 

[Favors Flave]

Thompson is a spot-up shooter. I think we're better off having a more versatile SF and Hayward at SG. Thompson is basically a Korver.

Don't the Jazz need a spot up shooter. The ESPNU guys at the combine were raving about Hamilton. The thing I like about him is he is extremely versatile and can rebound very well and is a scorer/shooter. Any of the guys on my sig at BPA at 12 I'd be happy about.

 

[prodigy]

Thompson could be available at 20 if we did that swapping of picks with the T-wolves

 

[SojoDave]

Ever since Horny retired, the shooting guard position has been a black hole. I really think Hayward is not a SG and we would be better off using the #12 pick getting the best SG available. Thompson, Hamilton, Burks, all have good size. They have to be better than Raja.