Ideally for next season, I think the Jazz would add either/both of:
- an athletic 3/4 – one who can guard 3-4 and even 5 in a pinch, add to the Jazz’s overall height/athleticism, and not hurt the Jazz on offense
- a shooting 4/5 – one who can hit a 3 pointer, guard both positions as needed, and least break even in the balance between offensive and defensive impact
Brantley and Morgan (respectively) match those characteristics in theory, but the likelihood is still small that they will in actual quality. And while much of the draft thread has been focused players of these prototypes, the reality is that getting someone from the draft who will be ready to contribute next season is unlikely.
Here’s a list of players loosely within these categories who may possibly be available this offseason because of team/contract situation (in reality many may be neither available nor gettable for the Jazz’s assets, of course, so this is an exercise in dreaming). Of course the numbers don't tell the whole story. How would you rank/evaluate them as fits for the Jazz? Are there any that the Jazz should realistically target? Lots of teams will probably target Wood. I tend to think Larry Nance, Jr. (who is perhaps the most flexible defender) is a sneaky good target, though one that would require a trade.
(Strongest green = best in the various statistical categories, strongest red = worst. Averages based on 100 possessions.)
- an athletic 3/4 – one who can guard 3-4 and even 5 in a pinch, add to the Jazz’s overall height/athleticism, and not hurt the Jazz on offense
- a shooting 4/5 – one who can hit a 3 pointer, guard both positions as needed, and least break even in the balance between offensive and defensive impact
Brantley and Morgan (respectively) match those characteristics in theory, but the likelihood is still small that they will in actual quality. And while much of the draft thread has been focused players of these prototypes, the reality is that getting someone from the draft who will be ready to contribute next season is unlikely.
Here’s a list of players loosely within these categories who may possibly be available this offseason because of team/contract situation (in reality many may be neither available nor gettable for the Jazz’s assets, of course, so this is an exercise in dreaming). Of course the numbers don't tell the whole story. How would you rank/evaluate them as fits for the Jazz? Are there any that the Jazz should realistically target? Lots of teams will probably target Wood. I tend to think Larry Nance, Jr. (who is perhaps the most flexible defender) is a sneaky good target, though one that would require a trade.
(Strongest green = best in the various statistical categories, strongest red = worst. Averages based on 100 possessions.)
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