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Would you trade Favors or Gobert for #1 pick Ben Simmons

I still think the best part of Rudys game is his disposition/attitude.

I think he will work hard to improve and his potential is still allot higher than his current ability simply due to work ethic
 
The Jazz have invested a lot in Favors development and now that it is paying off it is not the case to involve him in trade talks.
I would consider trading Hayward that has a player option in 2017/18.

Gobert has to work in his game in the offseason....lately he has been busy playing with the French NT and he couldn't.
Young players like him and Exum have to decline their national team invitation once in a while and focus on improving their game in the offseason.
Kirilenko had the same problem, he began to play for his NT team at very young age.
 
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Can someone with a brain (or a mod--they're mutually exclusive, let's be honest...teehee) add a poll to this? OP is clearly brainless.
 
tleikheen said:
I'm skeptical if Jazz can run off a 5 gm win streak.

Seems like a hole defensively at PG,that's always springing leaks and weakens the total impact that Favors and Gobert can deliver.That's not the only problem though,very rarely is the bench a game changer ,they can score but lack rebounding and lockdown defensive effort.
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We have a couple of holes: PG and backup PF. Getting no production from either spot, And when the Jazz get decent contribution, you see what happens (Neto's 10/6/3 against the Clippers). Put another shooter on the court and Favors/Gobert WILL work offensively. Unless Exum rehabs his shooting as well as his ACL, Jazz need to sign a free agent PG. And Lyles, Withey and Pleiss have been horrible. Need to find a couple of serviceable bigs.DL has wasted a few picks that could have strengthened the bench, He needs to up his scouting,
 
Yes, I'd trade either.

The team with the #1 pick wouldn't though, so it's a fruitless exercise.
 
I would like to hear Seattle jazz fans opinion on this
 
Josh Jackson in the 2017 draft would be a much better player for the Jazz to target, they'd easily have one of the best wing rotations with him..

He's not on Simmons level of passing, but he's still a good passer. Plus he's vastly more athletic, a better shooter, and MUCH better defender. Can seamlessly play/lock-down SG or SF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzZ0VI-Fp6M
 
PG_AB said:
Josh Jackson in the 2017 draft would be a much better player for the Jazz to target, they'd easily have one of the best wing rotations with him..

He's not on Simmons level of passing, but he's still a good passer. Plus he's vastly more athletic, a better shooter, and MUCH better defender. Can seamlessly play/lock-down SG or SF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzZ0VI-Fp6M
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Not even gonna watch the video of this kid. Assuming he's the kid in blue, he looks like a POS who will be in and out of trouble frequently and/or be a pain in the *** to coach and/or hate Utahr.
 
I think the biggest thing holding us back outside of depth or elite talent may honestly be playing the Favors-Gobert combo. As good as it is on defense, it completely hinders our ability to stretch the floor as they just sort of eat up space. Especially with just average shooters plus Exum who is subpar. Gobert at the 5 seems much more natural (and right) nowadays, especially if you can have a guy like Zingy at the 4 who can stretch the floor but also play some defense.

I know I'm in the minority and I don't fully subscribe to small ball but Favors isn't an undersized 5.
 
Cunning Linguist said:
Not even gonna watch the video of this kid. Assuming he's the kid in blue, he looks like a POS who will be in and out of trouble frequently and/or be a pain in the *** to coach and/or hate Utahr.
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That's not him. He's number 11 in the still shot. His athleticism is off the charts and I think the guy in blue is pissed about it.
 
Cunning Linguist said:
Not even gonna watch the video of this kid. Assuming he's the kid in blue, he looks like a POS who will be in and out of trouble frequently and/or be a pain in the *** to coach and/or hate Utahr.
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He's not in blue.. Jackson's character doesn't seem to be as flawless as lets say a Simmons, Towns or Wiggins. It's not a concern though. SG is actually one of the weaker positions in the NBA, and Jackson's primed to usurp the list rather quickly- IMO.

My question to this thread remains --- if there's a time to trade for the #1 pick, Why's 2016 the time to do it?? Convince me why this is the time to strike, and why Simmons is the franchise changing, transcendant superstar the Jazz need to make 'it' happen.


I'm pretty sure if someone was well-prepared to answer that emboldened question(other than me) in this thread, they'd be aware it's probably best to wait to strike in 2017, 2018. 2019 or 2020 when the iron is sure to be hotter than 2016.
 
tleikheen said:
Favors is going to be a 18/20ppg 9/10 rpg player for awhile but Simmons is a 6'10 player who can rebound and lead a fastbreak constantly.Teamed with Dante Exum ,Jazz would have elite speed,length and athleticism to want to challenge Golden State with,the best team right now.
I'd try to keep Gobert because he has something going with Dante a growing bond defensively,but even he could be traded for Simmons . Favors for #1
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I don't want to be rude, but :
1/ This question is silly, no one trades a #1 pick barring exceptional circumstances (such as having to make Lebron come back home by promising an experienced star/sidekicko to win now).

And that's it, no need to go further.
 
veji1 said:
I don't want to be rude, but :
1/ This question is silly, no one trades a #1 pick barring exceptional circumstances (such as having to make Lebron come back home by promising an experienced star/sidekicko to win now).

And that's it, no need to go further.
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Cunning Linguist said:
Not even gonna watch the video of this kid. Assuming he's the kid in blue, he looks like a POS who will be in and out of trouble frequently and/or be a pain in the *** to coach and/or hate Utahr.
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He is not the kid in blue.
However I did watch the video and he does seem like an *******
 
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