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The sleeper pick at #5: Julius Randle

seattlejazzfan said:
I wouldn't call him a sleeper, I'd call him the odds on favorite, especially after the Embiid injury. Jazz fanz don't have to like him as a prospect, but the fact is he is the exact type of player with a winning pedigree the Jazz love to latch on to. I'd be saying this even if I didn't like him. It's just reality.
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I think ultimately it could come down to Vonleh vs Randle...


Vonleh is definitely the better fit on paper. Because Favors is so immobile and he cannot shoot that jumper consistently, Vonleh is just everything that Favors isn't. He can guard guys on the perimeter, he can hit that midrange jumper, he can hit that 3pointer, he also has that calm demeanour that Utah Org. just loves. Simply put he is the PERFECT FIT.


However, I think Randle's fight and leadership is something that this Jazz team NEEDS. Randle brings that fighter mentality this team lacked from top to bottom last year. Favors is too quiet. Kanter is not savvy. Hayward is STILL a boy scout and Burke is too small to impose his will on a game. Randle would come in and would light the fire under each of these players from DAY 1.


Very difficult decision, my head says Vonleh, but my heart says Randle. That's how hard it is to choose.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
I think ultimately it could come down to Vonleh vs Randle...


Vonleh is definitely the better fit on paper. Because Favors is so immobile and he cannot shoot that jumper consistently, Vonleh is just everything that Favors isn't. He can guard guys on the perimeter, he can hit that midrange jumper, he can hit that 3pointer, he also has that calm demeanour that Utah Org. just loves. Simply put he is the PERFECT FIT.


However, I think Randle's fight and leadership is something that this Jazz team NEEDS. Randle brings that fighter mentality this team lacked from top to bottom last year. Favors is too quiet. Kanter is not savvy. Hayward is STILL a boy scout and Burke is too small to impose his will on a game. Randle would come in and would light the fire under each of these players from DAY 1.


Very difficult decision, my head says Vonleh, but my heart says Randle. That's how hard it is to choose.
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I think you bring up good points about Vonleh and while I don't like him as a prospect, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Jazz take him. Having said that, I think what will win the Jazz over for Randle is the consistent production - leading the nation in double doubles - and the fact that he led his team to the national championship. The Jazz care about that stuff. It will be interesting to see what they do.

Can't effing wait for Thursday!
 
seattlejazzfan said:
I think you bring up good points about Vonleh and while I don't like him as a prospect, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Jazz take him. Having said that, I think what will win the Jazz over for Randle is the consistent production - leading the nation in double doubles - and the fact that he led his team to the national championship. The Jazz care about that stuff. It will be interesting to see what they do.

Can't effing wait for Thursday!
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Yeah I know the Jazz love that stuff - but the "fit" is not ideal. Randle doesn't seem to have a consistent jump shot yet. He doesn't shoot the 3. He scores mostly in the paint - which is where Favors "lives". He is not as good a defender as Vonleh which will put more pressure on Favors... The "fit" isn't ideal is what I'm saying and that MAY prevent the Jazz from taking him irregardless of whether or not he is better than Vonleh.
 
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