Kanter's Potential

[NUMBERICA]

though I never broke out the tape measure.

Good news! Someone already has!

This thread is great.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Never felt so dumb. Still don't get it. Don't abandon me in my quest for understanding.

Trust me, you're not the idiot here.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Trust me, you're not the idiot here.

Good to know. Now I'm just disappointed I can't spot'm.

 

[The Midnight]

Well then re-ask your question. I thought I answered, but I may have missed it. And save your eye rolling for your mom and girlfriend.

I mean of course as of now he's a PF/C tweener. Just like how Jefferson is a PF/C tweener, or Hayward/Miles is a SG/SF tweener, the list goes on..

My question was more if you had to choose a position that the coach can say to him "OK - go be the best PF/C in the NBA", a position that he can concentrate on, hone his skills and really thrive in, night in, night out, what would it be.

 

[trigg3r]

Never felt so dumb. Still don't get it. Don't abandon me in my quest for understanding.

Sorry, I was asking an honest question. I want a player comparison for best and worst case scenario. I asked because you have seen him a lot more than just about anyone on this MB.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I mean of course he's a PF/C tweener. Just like how Jefferson is a PF/C tweener, or Hayward/Miles is a SG/SF tweener, the list goes on..

My question was more if you had to choose a position that the coach can say to him "OK - go be the best PF/C in the NBA", a position that he can concentrate in and really thrive in, night in, night out, what would it be.

Let me see if I can help here:

I think fanz tend to get too caught up with position. Depending on matchups .. things are simply fluid.

 

[The Midnight]

Trust me, you're not the idiot here.

Once a bully, always a bully.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I mean of course as of now he's a PF/C tweener. Just like how Jefferson is a PF/C tweener, or Hayward/Miles is a SG/SF tweener, the list goes on..

My question was more if you had to choose a position that the coach can say to him "OK - go be the best PF/C in the NBA", a position that he can concentrate on, hone his skills and really thrive in, night in, night out, what would it be.

Because his natural skillset is more offensive than defensive (what most here call shot-blocking .. and makes me gag a bit) I'd say PF. I guess I just don;t get the concept ..

Let me explain ........ There may be matchups that Burks can play PG (but he's a 2). Some feel Hayward is a 2 .. some nights he is, others he's a 3 .. Millsap, Jefferson ..

wow .. it's about coaching IN game.

Very hard to pigeon hole Kanter (or anyone else). Unless this is nothing more than message board fooder (only) .. Kanter is a 4/5, depending on matchups.

 

[Revolution 9]

https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/53125131-87/kanter-corbin-jazz-foot.html.csp?page=1

I'll admit it, I was on the "Draft Kanter" bandwagon, but I am scared to death to see him play in an NBA game. If the guy isn't tall enough to be a center, and his future is at the 4 spot, why did we draft him. Seeing some of the media day photos, it looks like Okur, Jefferson, and Favors all towered over him. Man, I hope we didn't blow the third pick.

He could be our future 4, Favors 5....

 

[JazzFever]

I think the main thing is that going forward everyone should feel more than comfortable with our size when Favors and Kanter are on the floor together...

 

[Deleted member 365]

Potential?

I'd say it is a mix of Dwight Howard, Dirk, and (and who else did Kanter describe himself as???)

Personally, I think he should shoot for Luis Scola. A dude that eats rebounds, is very active, can hit the jumper, and can score a lil in the post. These comparisons to elite players need to be shelved for a few more years. Not too realistic. But comparisons to good role players? Sure.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Potential?

I'd say it is a mix of Dwight Howard, Dirk, and (and who else did Kanter describe himself as???)

Personally, I think he should shoot for Luis Scola. A dude that eats rebounds, is very active, can hit the jumper, and can score a lil in the post. These comparisons to elite players need to be shelved for a few more years. Not too realistic. But comparisons to good role players? Sure.

He didn't describe himself as those players .. he did say he has a couple elements of each of their games, iirc.