Who would take Shane Larkin at #14?
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A-Train (old)
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The Black Swordsman
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Sry.
I see the raw talent. If he translates it is another story. I don't see much talent in the other teens players. Also, bigs get way overrated and little tend to be the steals of multiple drafts.
Agreed. His defense is box score ballin based on backside gamble steals. It's nice he hustles tho.
It's college.. yes. Shane rarely guarded the opposing team's best offensive player.
The Black Swordsman
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Growlor
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Looks like he has a hard time staying in front of his man and is repeatedly playing catch-up.
Yes.
Jesus, unless we're able to move up, #14 and #21 will be role players, at best. And even if we do move up, none of the players the Jazz would target are sure fire starters, maybe 1-5 but the Jazz won't be able to get in there without giving up a proven asset.
So unless we're able to get into position to get McCollum, Burke, or MCW, then we're looking at a role player. Stop fooling yourself into thinking these picks will somehow be the next Deron Williams, not going to happen.
Better start warming up to Larkin as our 2nd string point guard folks.
So unless we're able to get into position to get McCollum, Burke, or MCW, then we're looking at a role player. Stop fooling yourself into thinking these picks will somehow be the next Deron Williams, not going to happen.
Better start warming up to Larkin as our 2nd string point guard folks.
Since when has the defensive capabilities of the PG in the NBA been a game changer. Granted, Rondo, Westbrook, and few others are able to make an impact. But none of the 2013 draft class PG's are anywhere near those guys. Burke and Schroder......maybe, big maybe. If defense is your measuring stick, you're ****ed in this draft, IMO.
I don't even care. I'd rather have a guy I know nothing about than a guy I know well and have little confidence he'll be anything but a below-average 2nd stringer.
margodydek
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this!
Yup.
Larkin is the only guy that looks like he could potentially be the steal of the draft. Shroeder is the other option, but he's so young and raw that he's not much more than a gamble at this point. The rest are unathletic, not long enough, etc. I'd like to pull for a guy like Wolters who is an incredibly deceptive dribbler, but who wants the next possibly Calderon who will be signed to a contract they're not worth in a few years?
I'd rather trade out of the draft completely if it meant grabbing someone like Franklin @ 21. He's not even worth the rookie scale salary requirements.
I'd be thrilled to add Larkin as a back up guy. I think he'll be a top tier back up.