stanshunpike
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It's because of Lake Powell
Official Draft Thread
- Thread starter Jerry Lundegaard
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//r00t 4 Jazz
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Uhhhh maybe he misplaced a decimal when he did his P=2L+2W
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
A three-question interview should determine the Jazz pick:
1. Define "jackpotting around."
2. Would you be offended by a coach constantly cussing and questioning your manhood?
3. Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor-pull competition?
Based on that, I think Coal probably has the advantage.
1. Define "jackpotting around."
2. Would you be offended by a coach constantly cussing and questioning your manhood?
3. Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor-pull competition?
Based on that, I think Coal probably has the advantage.
Jerry Lundegaard
Banned
With the draft still a couple weeks out, my list of players I'd be happy with if we drafted them has grown. It now consists of Luke Babbitt, Gordon Hayward, Ed Davis, Hassan Whiteside.
Babbitt would be ideal assuming we bring in a guy like Brendan Haywood via free agency as well.
Babbitt would be ideal assuming we bring in a guy like Brendan Haywood via free agency as well.
I too am right now leaning toward Babbitt right now. He's 6' 9", good size to guard anyone at SF or SG. He can score from anywhere on the floor. He tested very strong for size, so can battle in the post. Can put the ball on floor and get to basket. Jazz need to perhaps take BPA even if not a PF or C at this point at the #9. Not a clear cut winner available for a big man. Jazz need someone who can give impact minutes when on the floor.
InGameStrategy
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Gyp Rosetti
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I disagree. Babbitt's much more explosive, at least from an initiating standpoint on offense. His jumping is a quick motion rather than a long-striding, deliberate motion like Dunleavy, Jr., at least in my opinion. The stats also back this up. Babbitt's max vert reach was 11'10" which for a wing is great (Favors is only 3.5 inches better), he ran 10.98 in the agility drill and 3.40 in the sprint. He also benched 15 times which is solid. Dunleavy's max vert reach was only 11'3" (seven inches less despite having 1.5 inches of advantage in standing reach). Dunleavy also benched less (13), ran just an 11.55 in the agility drill which is a lot slower for guys playing pretty much the same position and being similar in size, and did better than Babbitt only in the sprint with a 3.30.
Babbitt is a pretty special athlete really. Couple that with good size, good shooting (and good form), an ability to create his own shot, and being aggressive (6.4 free throw attempts per game) with getting to the line and then having the ability to execute once he gets there (91+%) is a hell of a combination.
I'm not saying he's a lock to be an NBA superstar but he's a lot less flawed imo than a lot of other guys in this draft.
My list is like yours except I'd swap Paul George for Hayward, and am on the fence with Henry.
Hopper
Banned
Sounds like you agree with (former) coach Musselman, eh, Glass?:
"I often wonder why more teams don't use a team like Utah as an example. Utah drafts and signs players who fit Coach Sloan's system. The Jazz value intangibles like toughness and often-overlooked skills like screen-setting as an important element for their team to be successful."
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