With the 47th Pick, Kevin Murphy

[InGameStrategy]

Which is why I stay frustrated. It seems we play it safe a lot due to finances. We better get Mo.

Taking on an $8 million backup PG/SG isn't exactly the ideal way to counter accusations of playing it safe.

 

[freakazoid]

I hope KOC is creating a bidding war...even if there isn't really one. Both LA and Dallas want this deal to happen, so either could step forward with additional value. Problem is the TPE expires in December. Players generally don't get traded then; last year was an odd situation. Really, the TPE needs to be used before training camp and likely in the next couple of weeks when free agency and player movement is at a peak. My fear is that like so many times before, Greg and KOC will opt for cash savings and just let the TPE expire. Then KOC will tell us at the trade deadline that he shopped Jefferson and Harris, but there was nothing out there that would have made the team better. In the end, Jazz may let all 3 big assets go unused.

I have been physically ill all night watching what might have been. I really wish I never gave up drinking. Utah could have seriously stacked the deck for years to come. Instead, we have to have pretty much everything work out just right, or we will be stuck on the treadmill of mediocrity for years to come.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Taking on an $8 million backup PG/SG isn't exactly the ideal way to counter accusations of playing it safe.

Truly think he could start over Harris. I think the combo of Mo and Harris on the floor at times potentially is good.

 

[Matthew Thomas Castleton]

Shame. Still looks like an overgrown middle school kid.

Yeah. He really kinda does. I never noticed that before. Huh. I still can't believe I graduated high school the same year as C.J. Anywho. What else is new in the news?

 

[Former Member]

If he can make the three and the curl shot at the elbow, he will find a spot on the Jazz roster. Hopefully, he turns out better than CJ Miles.

 

[bjunior]

If this guy turns out to be Mo Almond he'll easily be our 2nd best SG and 3rd best wing. I'd take Mo over CJ, Raja, and Josh Howard. I would also like to add that this guy seems a lot more athletic than Mo. I seem to remember Mo struggling to get open or create in the NBA due to his lack of athleticism. This guy looks like he can at least run and jump...

I think people are forgetting how pathetic Raja was last year and how useless chucker Howard was. Raja was seriously worse than John Starks and Calbert Cheney. And those guys sucked. Howard was basically Big Al but a SF version... He did nothing but chuck... And...

CJ was CJ. Drunk most of the time but once in a while would hit a 3...

Burks and Hayward should get heavy minutes this next year... I think this more athletic version of Mo Almond has a good chance of making the team. If he can hit a 3 once in a while that will put him above Raja and Josh. If he can create a lil, stay sober sometimes, and tie his shoe, he'll be a step ahead of CJ.

I don't think so

 

[Tarkanian]

Kevin Murphy plays the game just like Rip Hamilton
runs a lot to get to the ball
uses screens
I watched him a few times this year, he can shoot.
what is good news is he can shoot off the dribble and that behind the 3 pt. arc.
great shooter, lanky guy.
can he defend in NBA?
I have doubts.

 

[Tarkanian]

https://jazzfanz.com/showthread.php...ts&p=314993&highlight=kevin+murphy#post314993

...Kevin Murphy is the 2. coming of Rip Hamilton, great scorer, on D?
"work in progress"
..

https://jazzfanz.com/showthread.php...-2012-draftees&p=270627&viewfull=1#post270627

Not exactly a potential draftee but Kevin Murphy of Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles is a fine basketball player with sound fundamentals.
https://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/42155/kevin-murphy

Last time I wathced was like a few days ago and their season ended, barring an invitation to NIT or NCAA Tourney.
He made me think of Rip Hamilton during the game.
Has a sweet stroke, buried some incredible shots.
This guy has "some" pro potential, be it in Europe or NBA.
BTW,
My first post in the "new" Jazzfanz.
I used to have the Go-khan nick with a fricking Ostertag avatar here on Jazzfanz (before the collapse)
I opted to return to my old nick Tark, I used on Jazzhoops.

 

[Darkwing Duck]

CJ Miles is another Keon Clark? Hey, do you think Clark got drunk during the 4 games he played for us?

It was two games.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

It was two games.

Oh me, oh my.

Or whatever that annoying Clipper commentator says.

 

[The Midnight]

Having watched the videos, read about, and listened to the various interviews (Murphy, KOC, Corbin) I've come to the conclusion that this guy might be able to help us a great deal.

- Our 3pt shooting was the main concern last year. This is his STRENGTH. We've asked for it - we've got it.
- Our mid range shooting was also poor (with the exception of Millsap).
- He'll be able to come off those curls and really help us knock down a lot of those 'sitters'.
- He's 6'6 - so it's not like he won't be able to compete against legit NBA SG.

If he can imitate even 80% of the kind of success that Matthews was able to achieve - I think we'll be pleased with him at the #47 spot. Both were seniors. Matthews went undrafted. Both are known for their shooting abilities rather than their physicality.

I guess what I'm saying is that there is a template there and he seems to me to have all the tools needed to be successful.

Here's hoping for the best.

 

[NotDeadYet]

Could be we drop CJ AND Raja, while adding Murphy and Mo. I'm not so sure Josh Howard or Jeremy Evans will be back either... If not Hayward can split time at SF and SG. Millsap can cover some SF time too. If our man Burks can show more consistancy at SG, he'll get more PT at SG...
Anyway, Murphy's got more going for him NOW that we need (long-range scoring) than anyone else I saw that was available. And he's a gym-rat, has STEADILY improved his game, including rebounding. Perhaps Alec Burks II with a better outside shot...