Jazzfanz BIG BOARD rankings ROUND 6

[Stifle Tower]

That Monroe refuses to work out against other bigs is a HUGE red flag, IMO. He or his agent are obvioously worried he'll be outplayed and drop several spots.
Aldrich would probably be the safest pick. I think you know exactly what he's going to give you. Not much of a ceiling for him - he screams 8th/9th man and 10-15 mins/per. Solid backup, or possiibly a starter on a team that doesn't have any better options at the 5.

For that reason, I'm going with Udoh. He and Whiteside have the most upside. But Whiteside is a lot riskier and will take a lot longer to develop.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I'm still on the Whiteside bandwagon, until something kicks me off.

 

[urujazz]

With Turner, Wall, Favors, Cousin and Johnson out of the table, my choice is to go for the player with the biggest upside left out there: Hassan Whiteside

 

[seattlejazzfan]

I refuse to vote again until Gordon Hayward is included. Luke Baby, Pee Pee, and two first names guy ahead of Hayward? Are you out of your ****ing mind? This has gone on too long.

Just curious...what makes Hayward better than Babbitt? Babbitt is bigger and a better athlete - that can't be disputed. Does Hayward do anything on better on the basketball court?

 

[honz]

Just curious...what makes Hayward better than Babbitt? Babbitt is bigger and a better athlete - that can't be disputed. Does Hayward do anything on better on the basketball court?

I haven't seen Babbitt play besides just seeing highlights, but I would guess in an educated manner that Hayward plays harder, is a better rebounder, a better passer, and possesses more toughness.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

I haven't seen Babbitt play besides just seeing highlights, but I would guess in an educated manner that Hayward plays harder, is a better rebounder, a better passer, and possesses more toughness.

If he plays harder, it didn't translate, since Babbitt averaged more points and rebounds and their blocks and steals were equal. Babbitt was a better rebounder in college and since he's bigger and a better athlete, it stands to reason that shouldn't change in the NBA. Also, Babbitt averaged more assists and had a better assist/to ratio. Playing hard and having toughness (thanks, Harpring!) can't be measured, but looking at the numbers, I don't see those things leading to production, if that is the case.

 

[calijazz]

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 love Udoh's skills, particularly passing like you said. He just doesn't seem to have a physical mentality that the Jazz typically look for, especially in a big. I think that's why rebounding is considered to be one of his weaknesses. He's just seems like more of a finesse player to me. Which isn't necessarily bad, it's just not the Jazz's style. I just don't see that meshing as well with the Jazz as a physical player like Aldrich would.

 

[calijazz]

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.

I don't know if I can see him being a play maker off the dribble on the NBA level. Not enough quickness if you ask me. Just seems like a Kyle Korver/Mike Dunleavy like player to me at the NBA level. But only time will tell...

 

[Qman]

Aminu is superior talent and player to the rest of the choices. His standing reach is the same as Monroe's. We want to draft athletic- Aminu is that.

 

[honz]

I don't know if I can see him being a play maker off the dribble on the NBA level. Not enough quickness if you ask me. Just seems like a Kyle Korver/Mike Dunleavy like player to me at the NBA level. But only time will tell...

He's not gonna break people down 1 on 1 on a consistent basis, but I see him making plays off the dribble a la JJ Reddick and Mike Miller. Use their shooting ability to make the defense close out hard and take advantage with a quick pump fake. Hayward can then shoot off the dribble, make a play for someone else, or get into the lane and shoot a little floater. Again, I see Hayward as a JJ Reddick/Mike Miller type player not a superstar, but that's not bad for #9 and a whole lot better than Kris Humphries.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

With Turner, Wall, Favors, Cousin and Johnson out of the table, my choice is to go for the player with the biggest upside left out there: Hassan Whiteside

Aminu, Ed Davis, Hassan Whiteside all have upside. I just wouldn't want to lock in to a Cole Aldrich vs. Udoh pick, and I've never been that high on Monroe.

 

[1-Jazzfan]

I selected Monroe, but still like Aldrich. I guess at this point, since we have the #9 pick, we should take a risk and not just go for stability. The Jazz do that all the time. Monroe has more athleticism, etc, Upside.
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I didn't like the fact that Monroe's Agent or Monroe decided not to show with other players either.
I'm just tired of the same old style game play. I know Jerry's coaching and drafting Aldrich will likely keep us on the path of a lot of wins, but likely not the playoff wins we want. Let's take a risk. A la one of my favorite sayings "Give me now and then a man and life will crown him king, who dares to face the consequence, just to risk the thing"