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[Notorious T.R.E.]

Thoughts on the Wolves draft T? I seem to recall you werent high on Williams. I thought they would somehow add a vetetan SG last night via trade.

I love the Kahn wheeling and dealing. I was interested in a guy like Jordan Hamilton or Marshon Brooks at 20, but I'm happy they got rid of Flynn and added a first round pick for 2012 since they won't have theirs. A healthy Webster and Wes Johnson along with Wayne Ellington should fill the 2 spot ok anyway.I'm not high on Williams and I thought Kanter was the pick. Time will tell I guess. Now the problem is they need to move Beasley and they'll likely have to do it for pennies on the dollar.ETA: Forgot about Malcolm Lee. Can play both guard positions and plays some D.

 

[Abraham]

I actually would have far preferred Beasley to flynn. On fact, I'd prefer Beasley to Morris considering we know that Beasley can score 20 in the NBA.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I actually would have far preferred Beasley to flynn. On fact, I'd prefer Beasley to Morris considering we know that Beasley can score 20 in the NBA.

I'm sure you would have. Flynn sucks.

 

[Kev4029]

PF – Kenneth Faried – Has a floor of Reggie Evans. Ceiling of a better rebounding Serge Ibaka?

Floor is Renaldo Balkman ceiling is a slightly more athletic Reggie Evans.

I was going to say Balkman with Evans' rebounding ability as a floor, but that would have been too many names. Faried is a very gifted athlete (similar to a guy like Ibaka) while Evans is a very poor athlete (probably bottom 10th of NBA PFs), I wouldn't call him slightly more athletic than Evans. College rebounding carries over incredibly well into the NBA, and Faried is one of the best rebounders in the history on the NCAA. If nothing else he will be a rebounder of Evans' caliber, and being that Evans offers nothing else, that should be Faried's ceiling.

I think Ibaka comparison is WAY off. I think he'll be a scrappy rebounder and get a few rebound dunks here and there. He can't dribble, he can't shoot, he can't pass and his footwork is suspect with the ball.

I wouldn't call Ibaka much of a dribbler, passer, or Hakeem with the footwork, he gets most of his points with athleticism at the hoop, with about one jumper made a game. The only significant difference offensively between the two is Ibaka's mediocre mid range shot (he hit 42% of long twos, 37% of 10-15 footers). I was speaking more to the defensive side of the ball though, where Ibaka is a high flying shot blocker who plays with pretty good energy, which is exactly what Faried could become (he is nearly as good of an athlete as Ibaka, has a better motor and was a very good shot blocker in college). I think its entirely possible (not saying it will happen, but its possible) he could have the same effect offensively and defensively as Ibaka while being a better rebounder.

 

[Kev4029]

Now the problem is they need to move Beasley and they'll likely have to do it for pennies on the dollar.

They got him for a second rounder, I'm sure they will do better than that if they trade him.

 

[Funkley]

I actually would have far preferred Beasley to flynn. On fact, I'd prefer Beasley to Morris considering we know that Beasley can score 20 in the NBA.

I'm sure you would have. Flynn sucks.

I loved Flynn and was 100%, dead wrong. He needed to go. I can see him having ok moments in Houston like Foye did last year but Khan did what he needed to do.....admitted the mistake and shipped him out. I think Beasley and Williams can play together now that they have a pass first pg. Love may need to play the 5.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I actually would have far preferred Beasley to flynn. On fact, I'd prefer Beasley to Morris considering we know that Beasley can score 20 in the NBA.

I'm sure you would have. Flynn sucks.

I loved Flynn and was 100%, dead wrong. He needed to go. I can see him having ok moments in Houston like Foye did last year but Khan did what he needed to do.....admitted the mistake and shipped him out. I think Beasley and Williams can play together now that they have a pass first pg. Love may need to play the 5.

Beasley is a RFA after this year. They need to move him asap.

 

[Abraham]

I loved Flynn and was 100%, dead wrong. He needed to go. I can see him having ok moments in Houston like Foye did last year but Khan did what he needed to do.....admitted the mistake and shipped him out.

Does Flynn do anything well? The Rockets moving Aaron Brooks had to happen, but they lack a "sparkplug" type in the young Sam Cassell mode. Having a guy that can come off the bench for Lowry and push the tempo for the last 3 minutes of the 2nd and 3rd quarters would be a nice addition, the kind of guy that can wear the other team down a little and pick up a couple cheap fouls driving to the basket.

 

[Gr00vus]

I love the excitement everybody has here for all their crappy late round picks.

Spoiler

Spoiler: they're not going to be any good.

### #### it! Use the tags next time cappy, you've ruined the NBA for me now.

 

[Gr00vus]

Wondering if the Lakers should kick the tires on Baron Davis. Between Walton, Blake, Barnes and Artest the Lakers have some contracts that can match up. Lakers being able to deal Artest is unlikely but the other three perhaps could bring Baron to LA.Thinking Cleveland does not want Baron anywhere near Irving. Couple of vets like Walton and Blake may be more useful to Cleveland then Baron.Baron is a disease but the Lakers is one place I could see him turning it around. The Lakers mentioned above are dead weight anyway and taking on Baron doesn't add any extra salary.With a veteran team like the Lakers I don't see that much downside. If Baron becomes a distraction he can just ride the bench like Walton and Blake did.

Even if the contract fit, cant imagine Baron being anything but even more cancerous when the guy on the other side of the court wont let him have the ball.

When a team is good, BD will play.Put BD on the Lakers and Heat and I have no doubt he'll get back on Jenny Craig and perform like a Top 5 PG. Otherwise, better wait for that contract year.

I'd rather they trade for Sessions. I think he'd be cheap to acquire at this point. I don't see Cle taking a handful of garbage like Walton and Blake for Davis, it's not like they're pushing up against the cap, but maybe they would for Sessions.

 

[FatMax]

Can someone tell me the difference between Jimmer and JJ Redick? Because I'm not seeing it.

 

[Gr00vus]

So what you expertz think of the Lakers first two picks? I don't wanna go into the Lakers thread and see the bandwagon/out-of-towners yapping about how great they are. TIA, will answer yours!

They're second rounders. Majok is a total long shot prospect. I doubt we ever see him. Morris looks like he can pass well, people say he can play some D. If he makes the roster he'll have to fight with Blake for PT, unless they somehow find a sucker to take Blake. I doubt he makes much of an impact. Goudelock can shoot - that's something the Lakers really need, so I have hopes he can actually contribute some right away. Problem is he seems more like a natural 2 than a 1 to me - that spot is kinda full right now. If they kept the triangle he'd probably be o.k. at the 1 on offense - I have no idea if he plays D or not. Kupchak said he doesn't think Shannon Brown will pick up his option, so I'm thinking Brown is done being a Laker - one of these two Gs will get his spot. I'd bet on Goudelock unless Blake goes, or they use fewer roster spots on geezer big men.

 

[TobiasFunke]

Can someone tell me the difference between Jimmer and JJ Redick? Because I'm not seeing it.

Redick played better defense in college?

 

[JMon348]

What does the Flynn move mean for Goran Dragic? Has he really taken that big of a hit?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Can someone tell me the difference between Jimmer and JJ Redick? Because I'm not seeing it.

Jimmer played with the ball in his hands the bulk of the time and Redick ran off of screens the bulk of the time. Redick is an inch or so taller. Jimmer is slightly quicker I think.

 

[FatMax]

Can someone tell me the difference between Jimmer and JJ Redick? Because I'm not seeing it.

Redick played better defense in college?

Good one. I was going to say that Redick put up similar numbers in a tougher conference.

 

[ArbyMelt]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

30.5" vertical? I would think that is below average for an NBA'er.

 

[Abraham]

Morris looks like he can pass well, people say he can play some D.

He has a very good frame but really stuggles shooting it from deep. I think that with some seasoning he could be a decent backup PG in the league, but he definitely should have gone back to school. A PG that can't shoot threes either needs to have Derrick Rose driving ability or needs to stay in school.

What does the Flynn move mean for Goran Dragic? Has he really taken that big of a hit?

I think that Flynn was a toss-in as a reclamation project, kind of like Thabeet from Memphis.

 

[Kev4029]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

Faried is incredibly long, with a 9'0" standing reach (you block shots with your hand not the top of your head) and had a 35" two step vertical with a 11'11" max reach. To put that into perspective here are the measurements from draftexpress (trying to think of athletic shot blockers... I would include Ibaka, but he didn't do the draft combine a few years back), Dwight Howard measured a 9'3.5" reach with a 35.5 vert (12'3" max reach), Josh Smith had an 8'10.5" reach with a 39.5" vert (12'2" max reach), Deandre Jordan measured a 9'5.5" reach with a 30.5" vert (12' max reach), Javale McGee reach of 9'6.5" with a 32.5" vert (12'3" max reach). I would probably say those 5 are the most athletic shot blockers in the NBA, and none of them have more than 4" of reach on Faried. In the end shot blocking is about about timing more than anything, and Faried has proven that he has the timing down, I doubt that his reach of only 11'11" will hamper his shot blocking in the NBA.

 

[boubucarow]

Can someone tell me the difference between Jimmer and JJ Redick? Because I'm not seeing it.

Jimmer played with the ball in his hands the bulk of the time and Redick ran off of screens the bulk of the time. Redick is an inch or so taller. Jimmer is slightly quicker I think.

Jimmer created all of his own shots. Reddick create very little of his own shots. They are actually not similar at all aside from range. Jimmer has a chance to be a point guard and should be a solid backup combo guard offensively. Reddick is spot up shooter with a little pump fake and drive added. As far as defense, don't suspect Jimmer will ever be good but when you are asked to score 35 points a game, most players would rest on D. We will see if he can be anything close to average in the NBA.Steph Curry is a better comparison in style and athleticism.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

Faried is incredibly long, with a 9'0" standing reach (you block shots with your hand not the top of your head) and had a 35" two step vertical with a 11'11" max reach. To put that into perspective here are the measurements from draftexpress (trying to think of athletic shot blockers... I would include Ibaka, but he didn't do the draft combine a few years back), Dwight Howard measured a 9'3.5" reach with a 35.5 vert (12'3" max reach), Josh Smith had an 8'10.5" reach with a 39.5" vert (12'2" max reach), Deandre Jordan measured a 9'5.5" reach with a 30.5" vert (12' max reach), Javale McGee reach of 9'6.5" with a 32.5" vert (12'3" max reach). I would probably say those 5 are the most athletic shot blockers in the NBA, and none of them have more than 4" of reach on Faried. In the end shot blocking is about about timing more than anything, and Faried has proven that he has the timing down, I doubt that his reach of only 11'11" will hamper his shot blocking in the NBA.

Yeah, he's long, but you're still mistakenly saying he's as athletic as some of these guys. I guess we'll find out.Why did he only average 2.3 bpg at Morehead St if he's going to be this athletic blocking beast in the NBA?

 

[mlball77]

Can someone tell me the difference between Jimmer and JJ Redick? Because I'm not seeing it.

Jimmer played with the ball in his hands the bulk of the time and Redick ran off of screens the bulk of the time. Redick is an inch or so taller. Jimmer is slightly quicker I think.

At the college level, Jimmer created his shot with the ball in his hands much better and was solid going toward the hoop with either hand (not just limitted to jump shots). Not sure if either of these will translate at the NBA level though.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Can someone tell me the difference between Jimmer and JJ Redick? Because I'm not seeing it.

Jimmer played with the ball in his hands the bulk of the time and Redick ran off of screens the bulk of the time. Redick is an inch or so taller. Jimmer is slightly quicker I think.

Jimmer created all of his own shots. Reddick create very little of his own shots. They are actually not similar at all aside from range. Jimmer has a chance to be a point guard and should be a solid backup combo guard offensively. Reddick is spot up shooter with a little pump fake and drive added. As far as defense, don't suspect Jimmer will ever be good but when you are asked to score 35 points a game, most players would rest on D. We will see if he can be anything close to average in the NBA.Steph Curry is a better comparison in style and athleticism.

This is a comparison I've used before.

 

[Kev4029]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

30.5" vertical? I would think that is below average for an NBA'er.

My linkThe no step vert test is silly to me, when I look at the vertical numbers I always look at the max vert. Faried's vert would put him in the territory of mediocre athletes like Howard (30.5, 35.5), JR Smith (29, 35.5), Amare (32, 35.5), Blake Griffin (32,35.5), Derrick Favors (31.5, 35.5), Russell Westbrook (30, 36.5), Dwyane Wade (31.5, 35).... you get the point.

ETA: Faried 30.5, 35

 

[Abraham]

I actually think Jimmer has a chance to be very good. While the NBA defenders are longer, quicker, and more physical (especially in the paint), Jimmer is not slight of build and does not appear to mind passing the ball to the open man when the double-team comes. Jimmer played much more physically in college then Reddick, IMO. He created his own shot with the ball in his hands and had a great deal of success getting in to the lane for a short jumper.

 

[Pick]

Happy with the Jazz draft. Kantor will become a productive starter eventually and Burks shot will come along and he'll be good. Those two guys brought in along with Hayward last year and Favors via the DW trade and that is a decent young core now mixed in with vets.

PG Harris

SG Hayward

SF Milsap

PF Favors

C Jefferson

Burks, Cantor, Okur off the bench. Would rather see Milsap off the bench though. Milsap/Burks/Okur coming off the bench would be great.

Very thin at talent and depth at PG of course. If Cantor develops I could see Jazz trading Jefferson at the deadline for picks and/or a PG.

 

[Instinctive]

Happy with the Jazz draft. Kantor will become a productive starter eventually and Burks shot will come along and he'll be good. Those two guys brought in along with Hayward last year and Favors via the DW trade and that is a decent young core now mixed in with vets.PG HarrisSG HaywardSF MilsapPF FavorsC JeffersonBurks, Cantor, Okur off the bench. Would rather see Milsap off the bench though. Milsap/Burks/Okur coming off the bench would be great.Very thin at talent and depth at PG of course. If Cantor develops I could see Jazz trading Jefferson at the deadline for picks and/or a PG.

Kanter. Seriously dude.

 

[Kev4029]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

Faried is incredibly long, with a 9'0" standing reach (you block shots with your hand not the top of your head) and had a 35" two step vertical with a 11'11" max reach. To put that into perspective here are the measurements from draftexpress (trying to think of athletic shot blockers... I would include Ibaka, but he didn't do the draft combine a few years back), Dwight Howard measured a 9'3.5" reach with a 35.5 vert (12'3" max reach), Josh Smith had an 8'10.5" reach with a 39.5" vert (12'2" max reach), Deandre Jordan measured a 9'5.5" reach with a 30.5" vert (12' max reach), Javale McGee reach of 9'6.5" with a 32.5" vert (12'3" max reach). I would probably say those 5 are the most athletic shot blockers in the NBA, and none of them have more than 4" of reach on Faried. In the end shot blocking is about about timing more than anything, and Faried has proven that he has the timing down, I doubt that his reach of only 11'11" will hamper his shot blocking in the NBA.

Yeah, he's long, but you're still mistakenly saying he's as athletic as some of these guys. I guess we'll find out.Why did he only average 2.3 bpg at Morehead St if he's going to be this athletic blocking beast in the NBA?

You brought up his lack of size and athleticism as reason for his inability to block shots, I showed you that his lack of size and athleticism doesn't exist. That little list of athletic shot blockers, was just that, athletic shot blockers, there are plenty of excellent shot blockers in the NBA that aren't Howard/Smith type athletes (don't think anybody would consider Duncan, Bogut, Milicic, Gibson, or Joel Anthony great athletes) Faried was 25th in BPG in the NCAA last year, if I were to give you the 25 above him you would only know a few of them (Keith Benson, John Henson, maybe a couple more if you watch lots of college ball). A large portion of the reason he didn't block 4 shots a game is the fact he was getting in position to grab rebounds (the most rebounds in modern NCAA history), and wasn't jumping at every ball that was near the hoop. I'm not saying hes going to come in and block 4 shots a game, but if he comes in a blocks a shot every 15-20 minutes (very reasonable) he would be near the top of the NBA.

 

[Kev4029]

Happy with the Jazz draft. Kantor will become a productive starter eventually and Burks shot will come along and he'll be good. Those two guys brought in along with Hayward last year and Favors via the DW trade and that is a decent young core now mixed in with vets.PG HarrisSG HaywardSF MilsapPF FavorsC JeffersonBurks, Cantor, Okur off the bench. Would rather see Milsap off the bench though. Milsap/Burks/Okur coming off the bench would be great.Very thin at talent and depth at PG of course. If Cantor develops I could see Jazz trading Jefferson at the deadline for picks and/or a PG.

Millsap at SF? Holy crap that would be a disaster.

 

[mlball77]

Happy with the Jazz draft. Kantor will become a productive starter eventually and Burks shot will come along and he'll be good. Those two guys brought in along with Hayward last year and Favors via the DW trade and that is a decent young core now mixed in with vets.PG HarrisSG HaywardSF MilsapPF FavorsC JeffersonBurks, Cantor, Okur off the bench. Would rather see Milsap off the bench though. Milsap/Burks/Okur coming off the bench would be great.Very thin at talent and depth at PG of course. If Cantor develops I could see Jazz trading Jefferson at the deadline for picks and/or a PG.

Millsap at SF? Holy crap that would be a disaster.

Maybe Utah should trade a PF to Sac for a SG/SF. The Kings have a glut of mediocre wings. Casspi, Green, Garcia, Salmons etc. (now Honeycutt too)

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

Faried is incredibly long, with a 9'0" standing reach (you block shots with your hand not the top of your head) and had a 35" two step vertical with a 11'11" max reach. To put that into perspective here are the measurements from draftexpress (trying to think of athletic shot blockers... I would include Ibaka, but he didn't do the draft combine a few years back), Dwight Howard measured a 9'3.5" reach with a 35.5 vert (12'3" max reach), Josh Smith had an 8'10.5" reach with a 39.5" vert (12'2" max reach), Deandre Jordan measured a 9'5.5" reach with a 30.5" vert (12' max reach), Javale McGee reach of 9'6.5" with a 32.5" vert (12'3" max reach). I would probably say those 5 are the most athletic shot blockers in the NBA, and none of them have more than 4" of reach on Faried. In the end shot blocking is about about timing more than anything, and Faried has proven that he has the timing down, I doubt that his reach of only 11'11" will hamper his shot blocking in the NBA.

Yeah, he's long, but you're still mistakenly saying he's as athletic as some of these guys. I guess we'll find out.Why did he only average 2.3 bpg at Morehead St if he's going to be this athletic blocking beast in the NBA?

You brought up his lack of size and athleticism as reason for his inability to block shots, I showed you that his lack of size and athleticism doesn't exist. That little list of athletic shot blockers, was just that, athletic shot blockers, there are plenty of excellent shot blockers in the NBA that aren't Howard/Smith type athletes (don't think anybody would consider Duncan, Bogut, Milicic, Gibson, or Joel Anthony great athletes) Faried was 25th in BPG in the NCAA last year, if I were to give you the 25 above him you would only know a few of them (Keith Benson, John Henson, maybe a couple more if you watch lots of college ball). A large portion of the reason he didn't block 4 shots a game is the fact he was getting in position to grab rebounds (the most rebounds in modern NCAA history), and wasn't jumping at every ball that was near the hoop. I'm not saying hes going to come in and block 4 shots a game, but if he comes in a blocks a shot every 15-20 minutes (very reasonable) he would be near the top of the NBA.

Yeah, I just don't agree. One of us can gloat after he plays I guess.BTW, Can you imagine Dwight Howard or Josh Smith playing against the guys Faried played? That would be fun.

 

[biggamer3]

Not sure If Al Jefferson makes sense on the Knicks since he sucks at D and wint have enough touches to be happy, but I kinda like having another banger inside with Amare. jefferson can probably be had for 10 cents on dollar

 

[Abraham]

Not sure If Al Jefferson makes sense on the Knicks since he sucks at D and wint have enough touches to be happy, but I kinda like having another banger inside with Amare. jefferson can probably be had for 10 cents on dollar

The Rockets would love to have him. Heck, we'd love to have anyone over 6'9 with NBA experience. our two centers average 7' tall, only problem is one of them is 7'6 and injured and the other is 6'5 in stilts. Jefferson would be a welcome addition.

 

[Kev4029]

Happy with the Jazz draft. Kantor will become a productive starter eventually and Burks shot will come along and he'll be good. Those two guys brought in along with Hayward last year and Favors via the DW trade and that is a decent young core now mixed in with vets.PG HarrisSG HaywardSF MilsapPF FavorsC JeffersonBurks, Cantor, Okur off the bench. Would rather see Milsap off the bench though. Milsap/Burks/Okur coming off the bench would be great.Very thin at talent and depth at PG of course. If Cantor develops I could see Jazz trading Jefferson at the deadline for picks and/or a PG.

Millsap at SF? Holy crap that would be a disaster.

Maybe Utah should trade a PF to Sac for a SG/SF. The Kings have a glut of mediocre wings. Casspi, Green, Garcia, Salmons etc. (now Honeycutt too)

Or Denver for Wilson Chandler?

 

[Kev4029]

Faried is 6' 7.5" in shoes with a 30.5" vertical. I'll be shocked if he's a big time shot blocker.

Faried is incredibly long, with a 9'0" standing reach (you block shots with your hand not the top of your head) and had a 35" two step vertical with a 11'11" max reach. To put that into perspective here are the measurements from draftexpress (trying to think of athletic shot blockers... I would include Ibaka, but he didn't do the draft combine a few years back), Dwight Howard measured a 9'3.5" reach with a 35.5 vert (12'3" max reach), Josh Smith had an 8'10.5" reach with a 39.5" vert (12'2" max reach), Deandre Jordan measured a 9'5.5" reach with a 30.5" vert (12' max reach), Javale McGee reach of 9'6.5" with a 32.5" vert (12'3" max reach). I would probably say those 5 are the most athletic shot blockers in the NBA, and none of them have more than 4" of reach on Faried. In the end shot blocking is about about timing more than anything, and Faried has proven that he has the timing down, I doubt that his reach of only 11'11" will hamper his shot blocking in the NBA.

Yeah, he's long, but you're still mistakenly saying he's as athletic as some of these guys. I guess we'll find out.Why did he only average 2.3 bpg at Morehead St if he's going to be this athletic blocking beast in the NBA?

You brought up his lack of size and athleticism as reason for his inability to block shots, I showed you that his lack of size and athleticism doesn't exist. That little list of athletic shot blockers, was just that, athletic shot blockers, there are plenty of excellent shot blockers in the NBA that aren't Howard/Smith type athletes (don't think anybody would consider Duncan, Bogut, Milicic, Gibson, or Joel Anthony great athletes) Faried was 25th in BPG in the NCAA last year, if I were to give you the 25 above him you would only know a few of them (Keith Benson, John Henson, maybe a couple more if you watch lots of college ball). A large portion of the reason he didn't block 4 shots a game is the fact he was getting in position to grab rebounds (the most rebounds in modern NCAA history), and wasn't jumping at every ball that was near the hoop. I'm not saying hes going to come in and block 4 shots a game, but if he comes in a blocks a shot every 15-20 minutes (very reasonable) he would be near the top of the NBA.

Yeah, I just don't agree. One of us can gloat after he plays I guess.BTW, Can you imagine Dwight Howard or Josh Smith playing against the guys Faried played? That would be fun.

I said Ibaka with better work on the boards was his ceiling, I wasn't saying thats whats going to happen. And I didn't mean to compare Faried to Howard and company, I was just point out that hes not that far off. MUCH closer to those guys in terms of athleticism than Evans who you said he was slightly more athletic than.If hes not playing 20 mpg and grabbing 20% of available boards by year two (that would likely put him in the top 10 in the NBA) I will be very surprised.

 

[Moe.]

Faried will be an elite rebounder sooner rather than later. As far as his offensive game being equal to Ibaka, I don't see it. Ibaka is a lot more skilled than people realize and his improvement has been exponential. Faried was a great pick though, he will be a rebounding machine.

 

[sihaokills]

Some great rebuilds in this draft

 

[JMon348]

I think Jimmer is similar to Ben Gordon.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

So was Knight a good pick for the Pistons? Please advise, TIA.

 

[boubucarow]

I think Jimmer is similar to Ben Gordon.

I thought of Gordon as well. How much of a true point guard he can become will determine his future. I think it will be somewhere between Gordon and Curry. But for him to be a 30 mpg type player, he needs to get as close to Curry as possible since I don't think he has the first step quickness to create a ton of his own shots like Gordon.

 

[Pick]

Happy with the Jazz draft. Kantor will become a productive starter eventually and Burks shot will come along and he'll be good. Those two guys brought in along with Hayward last year and Favors via the DW trade and that is a decent young core now mixed in with vets.PG HarrisSG HaywardSF MilsapPF FavorsC JeffersonBurks, Cantor, Okur off the bench. Would rather see Milsap off the bench though. Milsap/Burks/Okur coming off the bench would be great.Very thin at talent and depth at PG of course. If Cantor develops I could see Jazz trading Jefferson at the deadline for picks and/or a PG.

Kanter. Seriously dude.

:nazi:

 

[Pick]

Happy with the Jazz draft. Kantor will become a productive starter eventually and Burks shot will come along and he'll be good. Those two guys brought in along with Hayward last year and Favors via the DW trade and that is a decent young core now mixed in with vets.PG HarrisSG HaywardSF MilsapPF FavorsC JeffersonBurks, Cantor, Okur off the bench. Would rather see Milsap off the bench though. Milsap/Burks/Okur coming off the bench would be great.Very thin at talent and depth at PG of course. If Cantor develops I could see Jazz trading Jefferson at the deadline for picks and/or a PG.

Millsap at SF? Holy crap that would be a disaster.

He's played it before with success. But definitely not where he belongs. Like I said, would love to see him at PF off the bench. It's either that or Hayward at SF.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

So was Knight a good pick for the Pistons? Please advise, TIA.

I thought it was a great pick for the Pistons.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Not sure If Al Jefferson makes sense on the Knicks since he sucks at D and wint have enough touches to be happy, but I kinda like having another banger inside with Amare. jefferson can probably be had for 10 cents on dollar

The problem with that is the Knicks don't have 10 cents without including Melo or Amare.

 

[mlball77]

So what is the thought on GS and Monta now that the draft is over? Will Ellis be on the team this season?

 

[Spartans Rule]

So was Knight a good pick for the Pistons? Please advise, TIA.

Definitely. He was the best player available and most mocks had him going higher.He doesn't fit in well with the current team but the current team needs to be blown up anyway. Knight and Monroe give them two building blocks. Should still be in the lottery next year but that's good so they can add a third piece.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

So what is the thought on GS and Monta now that the draft is over? Will Ellis be on the team this season?

Two guards drafted. I think Monta will be gone before the end of the season.

 

[sihaokills]

Monta IMO will go to a team with a legit chance at the playoffs or even the finals.

 

[Kev4029]

Monta IMO will go to a team with a legit chance at the playoffs or even the finals.

And then shatter that teams hopes by taking 15 bad shots a game?