We are going to be luckier than Charlotte...and get the #2 pick.

[mellow]

There was a twitter from the combine yesterday that said (paraphrasing) 'None of the GM's wants to be #1 or #2 in this draft'


I can see why. One of the ways of viewing the draft, especially by talking heads is to determine the breaks. Such as 1-2 where Noel or Mclemore could go 1-2 or 2-1. Well for this draft 1-2 are Noel & Mclemore, guys who have questions surrounding them. I heard/read that the next break is at about 10. And then it is all over the place. (Those breaks will become clearer in teh next couple of weeks.)

So if a GM takes Noel or Mclemore (who are not far ahead of the next group) and they bust while one of the next 8 explodes then the GM is going to be on the hot seat.

What I have never understood about the draft is why GM's get caught up in group think and would rather take a guy like Derrick Williams, because he is supposed to be a top 2 pick rather than drop down to a guy who may not have as much 'potential' but is more likely to be a solid NBA player.

So why not if you are the Jazz, and you are #2, forget Mclemore or Noel and get Porter or Burke or Len or Bennett if that is who you feel is the best fit.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Draft Porter. Clear choice.

 

[Jeffrey32]

They should send Jerry Sloan to represent the team for the draft lottery.

Ben Mclemore or Trey Burke at #2

 

[green]

I agree with Burke at #2.

 

[Zulu]

 

[Hantlers]

Trey Burke at #2? Good grief...what terrible value.

With that said, the only man who can predict the future is Kicky. When he comments, then I'll believe.

 

[t.work]

Everybody is saying blah, blah, blah, blah. Potatoes.

 

[orangello]

Trade it.

This X1,000,000

 

[orangello]

To Orlando for this year's 2nd and next year's unprotected first.

Disagree. To Phoenix for the #30 this year and next year's unprotected.

Then Suns will be terrible again next year.

 

[The Midnight]

This X1,000,000

Why not make it x 2,000,000 ?


You get a better value for money that way too.

 

[green]

Trey Burke at #2? Good grief...what terrible value.

With that said, the only man who can predict the future is Kicky. When he comments, then I'll believe.

Good point about kicky.

 

[Game6Conley]

with the #2 pick, the utah jazz select..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVbzzK1eM4M

take the top PG with the other pick (Larkin)

noel needs time to get back into game shape, all we need is him to be legit for the playoffs..

we have yet to see if favors and kanter can handle HEAVY minutes without getting themselves into foul trouble, Noel is a nice insurance policy

and oddly enough if he pans out he makes Favors almost expendable, but i think they work quite well together. also if noel pans out by the playoffs his value is very high, he can be traded for a high pick in 2014, i think