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Would you be satisfied with some one say Xavier Henry




You try all you can to trade up into the top 5. That doesn't mean you take a deal that you get absolutely hosed in. But you need to take a big. A good big.
 
I'm certainly more comfortable with two chances in the first round to score a player than one at #9. I'm guessing the Jazz FO is all over the draft board with their opinions just like this message board. #12 and #25 from Memphis would be amazing.
 
Duck Rodgers said:
I'm certainly more comfortable with two chances in the first round to score a player than one at #9. I'm guessing the Jazz FO is all over the draft board with their opinions just like this message board. #12 and #25 from Memphis would be amazing.
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Kirk Snyder and Kris Humphries.
 
Memphis might be thinking the same thing also. They could get just as good a player at #12 as #9 and still keep #25.
 
I would never trade down in the NBA darft unless you are getting a proven vet in return. Just look at how we ravaged Portland in the Deron Williams/Chris Paul darft.
 
How is Henry much different than CJ? We don't have a year of CJ's college stats to compare, but look at the similarities at the same age: Same body, same athleticism, both lefty shooters with raw offensive games heavily reliant on their jumpshots.

At KU, Henry took 354 shots, 164 of which were 3's. That's roughly 50/50. He got to the line 3 times a game which really isn't bad for college and the minutes he played, but doesn't suggest a very dynamic game at this point. His rebounding was impressive, however. And his other numbers were solid.

My point is not that he isn't a good player. I think he is. And I wouldn't mind adding another CJ to the team. But I'd bet the guy is 2 years away from being anything other than a gunner.
 
Why would we trade down for a "gunner" off the bench..everyone would be calling for KOC's head
 
billyshelby said:
How is Henry much different than CJ? We don't have a year of CJ's college stats to compare, but look at the similarities at the same age: Same body, same athleticism, both lefty shooters with raw offensive games heavily reliant on their jumpshots.

At KU, Henry took 354 shots, 164 of which were 3's. That's roughly 50/50. He got to the line 3 times a game which really isn't bad for college and the minutes he played, but doesn't suggest a very dynamic game at this point. His rebounding was impressive, however. And his other numbers were solid.

My point is not that he isn't a good player. I think he is. And I wouldn't mind adding another CJ to the team. But I'd bet the guy is 2 years away from being anything other than a gunner.
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There are a couple of differences- Henry made 45.8% from field last year. That includes 41.8% from the college 3 pt line.

I would also judge CJ to be more athletic but not as strong. Henry also seems to be smoother. That said I would be okay with Henry at 9 if they think he is the BPA.
 
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From what I've seen of Henry, his playing style isn't a whole different than CJ's although he's slightly more athletic and a somewhat better defender than CJ. If the Jazz were to invest in a guard over a big man, I would hope the guard has the ability to create his own shot, because Deron is the only one who can do it consistently. That becomes a glaring problem when Deron comes out of the game. I don't see any players in this draft like that besides Wall and Turner.
 
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