Terrible pick?

[Elizah Huge]

Still somewhat of a mystery because the ex-Kentucky forward had to contort his game to fit the role UK needed him to play last season. The Wildcats had a glut of frontcourt talent, so Lyles became a 6-foot-10 small forward in a two-post offense. While he isn't a liability defending the perimeter, his more natural position in the NBA is probably power forward. The skilled, versatile rookie should add to the strength of an already formidable Utah frontcourt. Marc J. Spears' grade: A+.

 

[Nate505]

He looks like a slightly more athletic Kanter.

A slightly more athletic Kanter who isn't stupid (and from what I hear, Lyles is actually smart) and at least gives a damn on defense is a really good player.

 

[8]

He looks like a slightly more athletic Kanter.

Who was picked 12th

Kanter was much stronger. Way better prospect.

 

[Chris]

It's really as simple as this: We don't need a power forward. We need a true center with a shooting touch to back up Rudy and a 3/4 with length and speed to back up Hayward. And yes, in this situation, where it appears the Jazz are trying to actually make some kind of run this coming season, you draft for need.

 

[Getting Traded]

If he will adjust nba, he has a long way to go. Guy is smart and talented, but not enough strength for nba level. I wish for the best, be ready for the worst

He's only 19, same age as Dante, who also needs to add strength -- how many guys do you know at 19 are fully mature?

 

[Getting Traded]

Everyone who voted no is lying to themselves.

Calm down ... you were probably one of those guys who was ecstatic we drafted Trey. In any case, we need to see how this all plays out. He's only 19.

 

[NAOS]

It's really as simple as this: We don't need a power forward. We need a true center with a shooting touch to back up Rudy and a 3/4 with length and speed to back up Hayward. And yes, in this situation, where it appears the Jazz are trying to actually make some kind of run this coming season, you draft for need.

always BPA

 

[Stifle Tower]

If he will adjust nba, he has a long way to go. Guy is smart and talented, but not enough strength for nba level. I wish for the best, be ready for the worst

A huge project. Most rookies are, but Lyles is maybe the biggest reach in the lottery...we're assuming he'll have "no problem" adjusting to the NBA three because his form is good. There's a HUGE difference shooting 14% in college to being a stretch-4 who can shoot 38% from NBA distance.

 

[Stifle Tower]

always BPA

Subjective. Many of use don't think Lyles was BPA.

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

It's really as simple as this: We don't need a power forward. We need a true center with a shooting touch to back up Rudy and a 3/4 with length and speed to back up Hayward. And yes, in this situation, where it appears the Jazz are trying to actually make some kind of run this coming season, you draft for need.

Utah was a 38 win team last season, haven't sniffed the playoffs yet, and can stand to add depth across the board. When the hell did they all of a sudden turn into a team that can skip steps and start drafting for need in order to make this "run" that you speak of?

 

[♪alt13]

This draft sucks

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

Subjective. Many of use don't think Lyles was BPA.

Beside the point. Chris said that in Utah's position, you draft for need, which is wrong. Even though I hate the pick, drafting for need is the best way to wiff on a player.