JazzFanz Forum Mock - Comments Thread

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Good on u. But those first round contracts are far to valuable to risk on someone with both major health and off court risks like him.

Late first, seconds are all the same. If you want the guy you gonna have to offer him a contract even if you take him in the second. They both are cheap contracts, not much risk in them, possible huge reward if Upshaw figures it out. Worst case you waste 1M. That's nothing for any team.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Go big or go home. We all like Gobert right? Upshaw has Gobert-like rim protection ability.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Paul Pierce going to kick Upshaw's *** until he gets in line. Papa Pierce.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Late first, seconds are all the same. If you want the guy you gonna have to offer him a contract even if you take him in the second. They both are cheap contracts, not much risk in them, possible huge reward if Upshaw figures it out. Worst case you waste 1M. That's nothing for any team.

But second rounders are usually one year


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But second rounders are usually one year


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No, they are 3 years(I think), unless the guy refuses to sign them(like KJ McDaniels)... then they are 1 year. The huge majority of players don't take that risk, they sign the 3 year deal.

 

[Doublea]

Go big or go home. We all like Gobert right? Upshaw has Gobert-like rim protection ability.

Still think you could easily get him in the second round than use a top 20 pick. I don't think he pans out over with his health issues and unsolved addictions. Not a wise thing to give him nba money.

 

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Go big or go home. We all like Gobert right? Upshaw has Gobert-like rim protection ability.

His block numbers are scary. 7.2 blocks per 40 mins... the second one in the draft is Turner at 4.7... Upshaw is in a league of his own in this draft when it comes to rim protection. If there were no question marks off the court, he'd be going in the lottery most probably.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

No, they are 3 years(I think), unless the guy refuses to sign them(like KJ McDaniels)... then they are 1 year. The huge majority of players don't take that risk, they sign the 3 year deal.

Let's put it this way. First rounders are automatically rewarded three years. Otherwise u can let the guy go through training camp and give how many years u want and not fully guaranteed. First slip up or injury u can cut him no problem


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Let's put it this way. First rounders are automatically rewarded three years. Otherwise u can let the guy go through training camp and give how many years u want and not fully guaranteed. First slip up or injury u can cut him no problem


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yep, but still you are missing the point ... worst case scenario is - you pay him the salary for 3 years x 1M and if he becomes a huge cancer to the team, you simply send him home and tell him not to report to practices. All you lose is ~1% of your salary cap. The risk-reward calculus makes sense for you to take the risk, simply because if he clears his act, you might get something like Gobert in him.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

Alright.. I'll be making my pick in a bit.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Where is Ellis? I'm anxious to make my final pick.

 

[Coach Ellis]

Where is Ellis? I'm anxious to make my final pick.

Pick is made. Fire away.