Lyles is the pick at 12

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

According to David Locke's interview on 1280 (https://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/ ... Scotty & Hans), the Jazz were not seriously considering Devin Booker. At 12, they had zeroed in on Turner and Lyles by draft time. Indiana had come to the same conclusion reportedly. The decision at 12 was whether to take Lyles or trade the pick.

It's not clear if the Jazz would have preferred Turner had they won the coin flip.

 

[StuffedCrustGobert]

I think the Carlos Boozer comparisons are legitimate. His size, strength, and frame (7'4 wingspan) are a great start. When I watched him at UK, it was the little things that always stood out. Often times more than Towns and Stein. He out hustled UK's other big men, set great screens, and had elite versatility. He can knock down open 3's, pass with good court vision, pull up from mid range, and attack the basket better than most. His jump shot needs work, but his form is surprisingly smooth.

I'm a huge pessimist when it comes to the NBA Draft, and have been known around my family to hate a Jazz draft pick. Lyles is absolutely an exception. I think this is a slam dunk, and he'll be a staple with the Jazz for a long time.

 

[sepanol]

I think the Carlos Boozer comparisons are legitimate. His size, strength, and frame (7'4 wingspan) are a great start. When I watched him at UK, it was the little things that always stood out. Often times more than Towns and Stein. He out hustled UK's other big men, set great screens, and had elite versatility. He can knock down open 3's, pass with good court vision, pull up from mid range, and attack the basket better than most. His jump shot needs work, but his form is surprisingly smooth.

I'm a huge pessimist when it comes to the NBA Draft, and have been known around my family to hate a Jazz draft pick. Lyles is absolutely an exception. I think this is a slam dunk, and he'll be a staple with the Jazz for a long time.

i just had a dejavu. Carlos boozer was the biggest nightmare ever happened to jazz. Noone wants him back, or anyone who looks like him

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

i just had a dejavu. Carlos boozer was the biggest nightmare ever happened to jazz. Noone wants him back, or anyone who looks like him

I'd take prime Carlos Boozer off the bench, no question. The dude could kind of ball.

 

[fishonjazz]

I'd take prime Carlos Boozer off the bench, no question. The dude could kind of ball.

Hell, I would take him as a starter..... When he was in his prime 80% of teams probably would. He was pretty damn good

 

[NAOS]

Olé!

 

[framer]

Hell, I would take him as a starter..... When he was in his prime 80% of teams probably would. He was pretty damn good

And he would have looked even better next to Gobert. . .

 

[sepanol]

I'd take prime Carlos Boozer off the bench, no question. The dude could kind of ball.

problem is Carlos boozer doesnt wanna be benched, he wanna be treated like a prime Jordan

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

problem is Carlos boozer doesnt wanna be benched, he wanna be treated like a prime Jordan

Geeeeez dude!! No one is comparing personalities. Just playing styles.

 

[StuffedCrustGobert]

problem is Carlos boozer doesnt wanna be benched, he wanna be treated like a prime Jordan

Sigh.

I was making physical and production comparisons. If I say a prospect compares defensively to Ron Artest, it doesn't mean I'm saying he has the potential to punch out a fan.

 

[Game6Conley]

Was looking for a different thread but I'll bump this..

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Was looking for a different thread but I'll bump this..

Didn't mean to like this. Why do u always do this?