Darkwing Duck
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Detroit regards Monroe the same way the Jazz regard Heyward. Would YOU trade if the roles were reversed?
Not a rumor... trading 3rd & 12th for DET's 8th??
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That doesn't make any sense. So of course you said it.
Monroe will probably be a better pro than Kanter.
utahjazz107
Active Member
The 7th Pick in last year's draft would of probably went top 3 in this draft. Greg Monroe is a beast. Anyone in their right minds would trade 3 and 12 for a proven big man and 8.
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This statement about comparing the two drafts on equal footing is debateably true, but your second statement is certainly true: "including hindsight in last years draft is worth more than drafting 3rd and blind in this years draft."
I would trade for Greg Monroe. I would like PKM to add his two cents to this. Is Kanter GOING TO BE better than Monroe IS? Monroe averaged 9.5pts/7.5rebs over rookie year (14.74 EFF) (And he was 13/10 over March/April - an upward trend)
Hey just a question - do you give people Negative Rep just because you don't agree with their opinion?
Put forward a proper argument and let's debate it in here on merit before just willy nilly give out Negative Rep for no good reason.
If you really think Monroe is better than Kanter then let's hear your reasoning - I for one would be interested in hearing your opinions.
That's what these forums are for - discussions.
utahjazz107
Active Member
You want to know why Monroe is better than Kanter? Because he has played in the NBA. Everyone thought Kwame Brown (1st Overall Pick) was the next KG. No he wasn't. Monroe's last 20 games or so have been great, 12 points and 9-10 rebounds is great in only 27-30 minutes of action especially when he's only a rookie. He was averaging near 2 steals a game also.
There's no question Greg Monroe has put up solid numbers over the past year. He will IMO continue to be a solid PF/C in the NBA.
Having said that, I would pick Kanter because he appears have more upside with his offensive arsenal.
He has the size and length to be a big in the NBA. On top of that he can score inside, he can stretch the floor with a 3pt range, and can get to the line and make foul shots.
Monroe is a safe pick IMO - we already have someone similar in Favors.
But if you want a potential game winner of a player, that rare someone who can hit that shot with 5 seconds left in the game? I'd have to go with Kanter.
utahjazz107
Active Member
I agree that Kanter has a much better offense game than Monroe. Ulimately, if you look at the NBA combine results Monroe and Kanter are extremely similar players physically but they have vastly different playing styles. I think Kanter has the potential to be a better player than Monroe but at this time, you have to say Monroe is better than Kanter until Kanter proves himself.
Lakers_Slapper
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This would be tough to call either way. Its trading a couple of maybe's for a couple of maybe's. I personally would be content either way. You cant really start this post with "Not a Rumor", anything is a rumor until it is done and set in stone. Even if we do trade our picks down, theres no real telling who we are going to draft. The Jazz will be targeting on two players this draft as with all teams, but making a move like this doesnt guarantee who you are going to get. If they did do this, it could work out, or backfire. Every team has really got their work cut out for them in this draft. You could see a projected 8, 9, or 10 move to a 4, 5, or 6. Or vise versa. Im excited for our draft and for the building of the team. It will be interesting to see how teams panned out with their decisions come november-december.