Official Draft Thread

[kabenac]

I would wager $100 he could do it now on offense.

My point being pre-draft workouts aren't always an indicator of NBA success...

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Ross Siler tweeted that KOC mentioned that it was probably the best workout the Jazz have ever had while he has been here. For what that's worth.

I thought they brought in Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Ray Felton together.... but okay.

 

[//r00t 4 Jazz]

I thought they brought in Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Ray Felton together.... but okay.

Nope CP never came in too work out, the Jazz had to go up to Porty to watch him.

 

[Revolution 9]

Inside sources are telling me that Hayward dominated the workout in all aspects.

Your dreams don't count as an inside source Honzie.

 

[Ben10]

I still would love to have Monroe. But it looks like his stock is rising to fast to be in the #9 range. Udoh if he falls to us would be great. If possible I would love to trade up and get someone like Flavors or Cousins.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

I thought they brought in Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Ray Felton together.... but okay.

Best workout doesn't mean best talent. Perhaps the effort, focus and execution was just off the charts. A somewhat misleading Perfect Storm of sorts.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I still would love to have Monroe. But it looks like his stock is rising to fast to be in the #9 range. Udoh if he falls to us would be great. If possible I would love to trade up and get someone like Flavors or Cousins.

Udoh "if he falls?" Most draft boards don't have him going that high.
I'm just not impressed that much with the flotsam and jetsam available at #9. Sure wish we could pull a deal with Minny to move up.

For me, it's Cousins or bust. Jazz need a big center to compete against LA. Cousins can be that guy. I don't think Aldrich can. If Jazz can't deal up to #4, then they trade down and pick up an extra first. IMO, there are 5-6 very good starters in this draft and then a ton of quality backups all the way through the end of the first. Just a bad time to have the #9. It's not looking all that much better than a pick at #14 or even #20.

 

[1-Jazzfan]

I was listening to KOC on Locke this afternoon and he said he normal stuff about who the Jazz are going to draft. "Best Player Available". He said something like "I'm not going to turn down an M.J. just because I'm looking at a specific position."

Makes me wonder if, like a lot of others are thinking, KOC is looking at Henry or someone like that. He could be doing the I'm not saying jack trick too because every time someone draws a name out of him or any of the Jazz brass, someone else drafts them.

 

[btrain34]

My thinking at this point is that we have 2-3 guys who we draft if they fall to 9.

DeMarcus Cousins
Wesley Johnson
Greg Monroe

If none of those guys fall that low, then trade down. Preferably trade down to Minnesota, and pray that Whiteside/Udoh lasts until 16.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

In that scenario, the Jazz should just take Udoh or Whiteside at 9 and entertain the idea of picking Aminu, Babbit or George.

 

[Qman]

Aminu could easily play power forward. He is physically similar to AK. Quick and long. However there is still hope Aminu could get stronger. In playing AK and Aminu together would have awesome defensive help and switching possibilities.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

I saw some Aminu vids, doesn't look bad at all. Bad thing is his jumpshot resembles Brewers without the crooked elbow.

If KOC is talking about not turning down an MJ, maybe he has a trade in the works for a #2-3 pick.