This coming 2015/16 season

[b_line]

I think Booker moves to slow laterally...... Lacks the necessary quickness imo

Yeah, I bet Booker and Lyles don't get many minutes together. I could see some small ball with Lyles at the 5 and booker at the 4, and maybe like 10 minutes all season when other teams go very large and booker or lyles plays the 4.

 

[kabenac]

I think Booker moves to slow laterally...... Lacks the necessary quickness imo

He tends to contest shots pretty well - that might help compensate any lateral deficiencies. I would love to see how it goes if he had the opportunity. I think he could create some offensive mismatches by posting up as well thanks to his strength.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I am wondering if Booker can play some SF. His three was solid last season and should be consistent or better.

He shot 34.5%. Not bad, but certainly not outstanding. Burks, Hayward, Hood and Ingles all shot better and they are natural wings. Booker is also not a great defender. He'd get eaten alive on the defensive end by opposing SF's.

I want Utah's best players on the court. Booker is ok, love his attitude and enthusiasm but he's probably 7th or 8th.

Bigs: Rudy and Derrick 34 mins each, leaving 28 mins to split between Pleiss, Lyles and Booker.
Wings: Hayward 34 mins, Burks and Hood 31 mins. Ingles and Millsap are injury insurance.
PG's: Just don't think Burks can play point. Burke likely plays 28 or so, with Cotton and Neto getting 10 each until someone emerges or DL makes a trade.