Who would take Shane Larkin at #14?

[franklin]

Shane Larkin shoots well, especially off the dribble, and he shoots fast.
But so does Jimmer.

That's a horrible comparision considering Jimmer can't jump 44 inches, is relatively slow, with poor lateral quickness. Nate Robinson would be a much better comp, but shorter and not the same ball control. Jimmer isn't really that proficient of a ball dribbler either.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Remember when D.J. Augustin got picked in the lottery by Charlotte? Yeah, that was pretty cool.

 

[Hotdog]

Remember when D.J. Augustin got picked in the lottery by Charlotte? Yeah, that was pretty cool.

How is Hassan Whiteside playing these days?

 

[Weezur]

That's a horrible comparision considering Jimmer can't jump 44 inches, is relatively slow, with poor lateral quickness. Nate Robinson would be a much better comp, but shorter and not the same ball control. Jimmer isn't really that proficient of a ball dribbler either.

I wasn't comparing them. I know it's a terrible comparison.
Just saying, to no one in particular, that shooting translates to the NBA, but does not necessarily mean success in the NBA.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

How is Hassan Whiteside playing these days?

I had to look it up. He's playing overseas......in Lebanon apparently.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I was warning everyone on Hassan from day 1.

I was also high in Austin Rivers.

My point? No idea.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Whiteside was a good prospect. He injured his knee, missed his entire rookie season and never really developed. He looked good in his first pre-season though.

 

[Hotdog]

Whiteside was a good prospect. He injured his knee, missed his entire rookie season and never really developed. He looked good in his first pre-season though.

Let it go Catchall , let it go... Its over..

 

[Dr. Jones]

Let it go Catchall , let it go... Its over..

lol

 

[Stifle Tower]

I'll sheepishly admit I wanted the Jazz to trade down and take Whiteside in the late teens.

 

[A-Train (old)]

I'll sheepishly admit I wanted the Jazz to trade down and take Whiteside in the late teens.

I wanted the Jazz to take Whiteside at #9 not even going to lie, hmm maybe we shouldn't take Larkin at #14 after all, lol.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I'll sheepishly admit I wanted the Jazz to trade down and take Whiteside in the late teens.

I probably would have gotten behind that, tbh. I was just listening to some drool over him AHEAD of Cousins..... and there were tons.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I wanted the Jazz to take Whiteside at #9 not even going to lie, hmm maybe we shouldn't take Larkin at #14 after all, lol.

Nice. You're being a good sport, sport.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I wanted the Jazz to take Whiteside at #9 not even going to lie, hmm maybe we shouldn't take Larkin at #14 after all, lol.

Well, he was being mentioned as a top-10 pick in most early mocks...until people actually saw him in workouts. Then he dropped like a rock.

 

[Jeffrey32]

I think at worst he is DJ Augustin (an OK back-up) and at best he is Kemba Walker (who is starting now, but will probably turn into a Bobby Jackson, Jason Terry, Nate Robinson scorer off the bench).

 

[The Black Swordsman]

I'm going to be putting my neck on the guillotine and say yes to Larkin.

 

[The Midnight]

I think at worst he is DJ Augustin (an OK back-up) and at best he is Kemba Walker (who is starting now, but will probably turn into a Bobby Jackson, Jason Terry, Nate Robinson scorer off the bench).

See, that's not enough upside for me at the #14 spot.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Larkin is a dud. No way the Jazz take him.

 

[The Black Swordsman]

https://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/can...hane-larkin-1st-team-all-acc-all-defense-too/

Shane Larkin better defense than 6'5" Lorenzo Brown. Lorenzo isn't the best PG in the world but isn't the worst either.

 

[Dr. Jones]

https://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/can...hane-larkin-1st-team-all-acc-all-defense-too/

Shane Larkin better defense than 6'5" Lorenzo Brown. Lorenzo isn't the best PG in the world but isn't the worst either.

Larkin is considered a better defender than he is because his coach knew he can't defend and moved him off the offensive players. He guarded the guys that don't look to score...