utahjazz107
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Some ESPN analysts have him as a top 5 prospect in this draft. Plus he is one of the best perimeter shooters in this draft.
Klay Thompson at 12?
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Depends on who is there at 12 but if Biyombo is gone I'd take either him, hamilton or The Jimmer. I think Klay is alot like Kmart.
Favors Flave
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I like Klay's shooting but think he could become Almond 2.0
Not very athletic, doesn't play D but lights it up on offense
Not very athletic, doesn't play D but lights it up on offense
utahjazz107
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He smoked pot once? Big deal. 30% of college kids have or do smoke pot. Not to mention 70% of kids underage drink. I'm not saying smoking is a good thing but you can't neglect talent for him making a stupid decision once.
If Klay Thompson has Korver's athletic ability then so does Hayward.
If Klay Thompson has Korver's athletic ability then so does Hayward.
Thee Jazz Fan
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I've been high on him for a while now he's long can shoot has good handles, has a chance to be a decent defender.
I highly doubt any NBA team cares he got caught smoking pot. They will say they do just because they want to be PC, but its not really a big deal.
Thee Jazz Fan
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Ya couldn't believe my eyes when Klay' atheticism was compared to Korver
Nice post.
He's likely to be picked by 12, but he's probably in the mix for the Jazz. I just think he's a bit redundant with Hayward.
Thee Jazz Fan
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He does so much more than Almond In my opinion Klay is ten times the athlete Almond is.
I just watched a Klay Thompson interview. I dont know what it is, but I just want to punch his face.
Thee Jazz Fan
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Well I can't recall a time the jazz ever had two wings that could both spread the floor who were great shooters I think just the opposite they would be great together. One of them would always be open, and if not Big Al or Favors would be left with one on one.
I just don't really like Klay Thompson's games for the NBA. He seems like a spot up shooter who can put the ball on the floor who can take 1-2 dribbles and pull up. I don't really see how else he contributes to the team. It would be nice having another deadly shooter though, and Thompson may be the best shooter in the draft. I'd still rather have Hamilton though. I like his size, knowledge of the system, post up ability, and overall a more diverse offensive threat.
If he can play defense - Yes.
If he can't play defense - No (Korver clone).
If he can't play defense - No (Korver clone).
With or without defense he is definitely not a Korver clone. By saying that you once again show your ignorance as one of the worst posters on the board. Klay Thompson can put the ball on the floor much better than Korver.
NAOS
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sure, he can put the ball on the floor, but he lacks the explosive first step necessary to create his own offense (thereby severely limiting whatever props you were just giving him for his handles). He's also bad on D. Pass.
My wing chart:
DWill2
Vesely
Hamilton
Leonard
Burks
K.Thompson
etc.
My wing chart:
DWill2
Vesely
Hamilton
Leonard
Burks
K.Thompson
etc.
Hey - you don't know that. Nobody does. There's been many one hit wonders in the past, Morrison, Alexander just to name a few.
If you or I can accurately predict how these guys will develop we won't be here discussing. We'd be in the Jazz's war room.
Obviously I'm not saying that he's exactly the same as Korver - all I'm saying is he could be a one dimensional player - it's possible isn't it?
This is a new low even for you.