Guitaro
Well-Known Member
I've been following his workouts and reading what people say about him because I, too, was skeptical if he could transition well enough. Let me just say, that no matter what he does, some people on this board just won't ever give him a legitimate chance to prove himself. Can't always live in the past. This isn't high school. People do change. People can put effort in the gym and improve. Personally, I just don't think BYU's coach is any good. He obviously should've had Jimmer take it to the rack instead of shooting long bombs in their last game. But that's another argument for another day.
I really think some of you have hangups about Jimmer that just don't matter in the NBA. Experience, which breeds confidence are all that matter. Anyone that makes it to the NBA obviously has skill. Some have more than others. In Jimmer's case, he has quite a bit. He has 4 years experience beating all sorts of defenses and different sized players. You really think that overpaid, lazy NBA players are going to do better than super-hyper college kids? Sure, he might be bothered by guys that actually play defense. However, how many pros actually put 100% effort in every night? Besides, from what I've seen, I don't think he'll have any trouble getting by people and scoring from anywhere.
But what I love about the kid is his demeanor and positive attitude. That kind of thing is so great for a young team. How many times have you listened to interviews from young, terrible teams and all you hear is sadness and uncertainty. I can see any team that Jimmer is on always looking for the positive, even if they lose. That's when players start to figure their way out of slumps. They look for the positive.
Seriously, aside from a couple solid role players, what other talent did BYU have and they still found ways to win? It's because when you have a positive attitude you never say die. You never give up. Add that to his competitive fire and you have a real leader. You just don't find those kind of guys every day--even less so with loads of talent.
Defense? Come on, the dude always looked so tired at the end of games from doing so much. Did you really expect that team to say, "sorry Jimmer, but you don't do enough. We need lockdown defense as well." Not gonna happen and still have any juice at the end.
In the NBA, he won't have to play nearly as many minutes at first. Plus, he won't have to use so much energy getting open. The Jazz have many more options to choose from. That means, Jimmer will have many more opportunities for spot-up shooting and passing.
Finally, ask yourself: Who would you rather have shooting the last second three? CJ? Price? Or any other bench guy? Yes, Jimmer will be a bench guy at first, same with most rookies, but I do think he'll earn lots of playing time because of his effort, skills and leadership.
Where to pick? That's the real question, not IF we should take him but WHEN? We could pick him at #3, but I feel like we should maximize that pick if we can. Kanter or another big has a bit more value. Therefore, if we can pick up future picks and/or players along with the #5 or #6 then I think that's about where you'd want him. I really do feel Sacramento will take him if they get the chance. Otherwise, just trade with Sacramento and be done with it.
I really think some of you have hangups about Jimmer that just don't matter in the NBA. Experience, which breeds confidence are all that matter. Anyone that makes it to the NBA obviously has skill. Some have more than others. In Jimmer's case, he has quite a bit. He has 4 years experience beating all sorts of defenses and different sized players. You really think that overpaid, lazy NBA players are going to do better than super-hyper college kids? Sure, he might be bothered by guys that actually play defense. However, how many pros actually put 100% effort in every night? Besides, from what I've seen, I don't think he'll have any trouble getting by people and scoring from anywhere.
But what I love about the kid is his demeanor and positive attitude. That kind of thing is so great for a young team. How many times have you listened to interviews from young, terrible teams and all you hear is sadness and uncertainty. I can see any team that Jimmer is on always looking for the positive, even if they lose. That's when players start to figure their way out of slumps. They look for the positive.
Seriously, aside from a couple solid role players, what other talent did BYU have and they still found ways to win? It's because when you have a positive attitude you never say die. You never give up. Add that to his competitive fire and you have a real leader. You just don't find those kind of guys every day--even less so with loads of talent.
Defense? Come on, the dude always looked so tired at the end of games from doing so much. Did you really expect that team to say, "sorry Jimmer, but you don't do enough. We need lockdown defense as well." Not gonna happen and still have any juice at the end.
In the NBA, he won't have to play nearly as many minutes at first. Plus, he won't have to use so much energy getting open. The Jazz have many more options to choose from. That means, Jimmer will have many more opportunities for spot-up shooting and passing.
Finally, ask yourself: Who would you rather have shooting the last second three? CJ? Price? Or any other bench guy? Yes, Jimmer will be a bench guy at first, same with most rookies, but I do think he'll earn lots of playing time because of his effort, skills and leadership.
Where to pick? That's the real question, not IF we should take him but WHEN? We could pick him at #3, but I feel like we should maximize that pick if we can. Kanter or another big has a bit more value. Therefore, if we can pick up future picks and/or players along with the #5 or #6 then I think that's about where you'd want him. I really do feel Sacramento will take him if they get the chance. Otherwise, just trade with Sacramento and be done with it.
