Jazzfanz BIG BOARD rankings ROUND 6
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Hayward scares me. My experience has been that guys who have their draft stock shoot up suddenly long after all the games have been played are a bad idea.
Hayward looks like he's got a lot of Luke Jackson in him to me the more I look at his resume.
Oh, and I voted for Monroe.
Hayward looks like he's got a lot of Luke Jackson in him to me the more I look at his resume.
Oh, and I voted for Monroe.
calijazz
Winner of the 2011 Jazzfanz mock draft contest
Somewhat tough choice for me between Udoh and Aldrich (Monroe is third for me automatically because I think he is limited defensively). No doubt Udoh's skills are intriguing, but I give Aldrich the edge because I think he's physically tougher and an overall better fit for the Jazz. Better in pick and roll, can score in the post, efficient, and there's very little chance he'll be an absolute bust in my opinion. And him being white doesn't scare me away like it does to so many others for some reason. His skin color has nothing to do with his ability to play basketball. Anyways, at the least, he would be a defensive interior presence that the Jazz need desperately. He can contribute immediately, where as I do not think Monroe or Udoh can as much. I'll admit he's not a sexy pick and won't excite very many people because he doesn't have potential to be a perennial all-star, but I just think he fits very well on the Jazz. I know I'll be in the minority on this one...I'll be picking Aldrich for a few rounds while people pick Monroe or Udoh...
mellow
Well-Known Member
I picked Monroe, he may not block many shots but neither does anyone else on the Jazz. He can pass which means there is a slim slim chance that Sloan might just play him in his rookie season.
I sometimes wonder if players that get hyped just before the draft (Hayward/ Babbit) are being hyped by teams deeper in the draft hoping that some team ahead of them will get excited about that player and let another player slide.
I sometimes wonder if players that get hyped just before the draft (Hayward/ Babbit) are being hyped by teams deeper in the draft hoping that some team ahead of them will get excited about that player and let another player slide.
calijazz
Winner of the 2011 Jazzfanz mock draft contest
Just curious honz, how many games did you see of Hayward's before the tournament? It's a serious question...because I tend to fall in line with kicky's thinking. I don't think his defense translates at all to the next level and his outside jump shot is mostly non-existent from what I saw. His shooting will probably be better than what I saw, but all I see is that the Jazz would basically be drafting a less efficient Kyle Korver. Please let me know what you're seeing that makes you so convinced that he is the answer?
Darkwing Duck
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Actually, I think Udoh can learn the pick and roll and be very good at it. He does pride himself on passing the ball, so the quick help from the other big can be negated with a quick pass from Udoh. I think he'd be good in the high post/1-4 set, too. While limited on offense, I think his few strengths on offense really fit the Jazz offense.
I didn't watch any college ball this year until the tournament. I like Hayward because he has sweet handles for a 6'8" guy, can create or get his own shot off the dribble, has a sweet shooting stroke despite having mediocre percentages this year, he is a great passer for a SF, is an underrated athlete with live legs, and possesses great toughness. He will make up for his athletic limitations on the defensive end with smarts and great effort...think Horny on D. He needs to get stronger, but he is a Jazz man if I have ever seen one. He would contribute off the bench from day one and Sloan would love him. Smart, versatile, tough, and talented. Comparing him to Kyle Korver is a travesty. He can do a lot more with a basketball than Korver can.
