Would you rather trade Jefferson or Millsap if we pick Kanter?

[BENTLEY]

Before people get cemented in discounting Kanter because of his lack of athleticism let me remind everyone of Z. Randolph's un-athletic yet dominant production for Memphis. Kanter really might be the best player in this draft.

As far as who to trade? ...I dunno. Whoever has more value. But I'm leaning toward trading Sap. Just 'cause he's short and we're hoping we can squeeze him into the 3 which isn't exactly a fit.
Re: Jefferson. I think he'll be better next year in the offense. He's spent years doing triple pumps to get his shot off so I'm sure it's a bit of a crutch for him, but there were many times last year when the Jazz needed a bucket and they didn't run any offense - they just dumped it to Jefferson and said "do that triple pump thing you do and get us a much needed bucket." And he did. He's pretty good at that move.

 

[franklin]

what are people basing their views of Kanter on - apart from the Nike Hoops Summit game?

Am i right in saying that is basically the only sample we have of him so far? If not, where do we find other samples of Kanter playing - ie. stats etc???

Not even that much with these box score ballers. I guarantee not more than 2 of them, if it's even that many, actually watched the game in question. They're going on box scores and a five minute highlight clip. The highlights are unimpressive so they're wrapping themselves in a Kanter scoring record flag. No substance to the argument whatsoever.

Before people get cemented in discounting Kanter because of his lack of athleticism let me remind everyone of Z. Randolph's un-athletic yet dominant production for Memphis. Kanter really might be the best player in this draft.

B.S. Randolph is a beast, extremely crafty, and a cheetah compared to this big turtle. Randolph moves in ways others cannot. Kanter can barely get off the floor. Go watch Kosta film and you'll see all there is to see.

 

[billyshelby]

I would never draft a guy in the first round assuming he's a lock to play right away. Kanter has a hell of an adjustment to make going from the Hoops Summit or Kentucky practices to the NBA. I have no opinion on the guy, but I would expect him to have a bumpy rookie year. So I would never trade Al or Sap until he'd demonstrated he could actually play.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

Ford was a little worried about Kanter as well. He said the guy looked great in the Nike Hoops Summit, but that is like an AS game so Kanter is a gamble in a weak draft. According to him, the upside is a tougher Carlos Boozer. Anyway, there's always the chance we deal the pick.

So we don't want a 20-10 guy who's tougher and longer than the one we had? Makes sense.

 

[sepanol]

why does everyone want to trade Millsap? this dude is awesome and he works hard. Millsap has worn out fast this year but he is only going to get better.

i totally agree