What will the Jazz do with the 3rd pick

The 2011 NBA Lotto came and went...

The "half" man won, the neurotic manager came in second, and the grumpy old G.M. came in third... or lost.

That sounds way too similar to this new hit show I've been hearing about...

So does that make our pal Kevin O.C.... Charlie Sheen? Winning?

Well with third pick Utah does have a "winning" shot of getting a game changing player in the draft. But in what is widely considered a two player draft, is third really just the first loser? Or am I just thinking too much on the last Jazz season? I can't tell anymore... No wonder Mr. Sheen went off the deep end... where's my machete?

Getting away from Sheen and onto what really happens with the third pick is both exciting and REALLY disappointing.

Like I said, it's a two player draft. Derrick Williams and Kyrie Irving are considered interchangeable at the one and two picks, but after that it's WIDE open. So who is the next Jazz man? These are the options that are rumored to be on Utah's short list:

Enes Kanter - C/PF

Enes Kanter: A big bodied C/PF with a wide variety of scoring abilities but who doesn't have the super overwhelming height (he's 6-10 if he's lucky) to be a stand alone 5, or any type of flashy lateral quickness to be a pure 4.

Why I like him: He is NBA ready. He will compete right away for serious minutes and seems to have an offensive game (at 18 years old) that is already on par with at least the middle of the pack Bigs in the NBA.

Another reason I really like him is going to sound heartless, and I may get tared and feathered for saying it (I might even supply the feathers!), but if you draft him he makes Paul Millsap completely trade-able. I know; Millsap has been the man through thick and thin, but this IS a business (cliche anyone?) and his trade bait could return some pretty impressive wing pieces.

Why I don't Like him: He adds to the log jam a bit of bigs Utah already has, and he is a bit undersized for his natural position at the 5.

Comparable: Best case-Kevin Love. Worst case-Under sized Chris Kaman

Brandon Knight - PG

Brandon Knight: A smooth PG that can play SG.

Why I like him: He could end up being a big time PG. He has a long body, and can score from anywhere. He has the ability to distribute the ball. He would be groomed to be the next franchise PG in Utah.

Why I don't like him: Had a lot of problems early on at Kentucky. He grew into a pretty impressive player later in the season, but perhaps for me the biggest question is that Utah already has him! What do I mean? He reminds me a lot of Devin Harris.

Comparable: Best case- it's not way hard to see some D. Rose in Knight. Worst case- Devin Harris... that's not so bad.

Kemba Walker - PG

Kemba Walker: A PG that plays like a leader, and has a chip on his shoulder.

Why I like him: He is a winner. He does what it takes for his team to win games. If he is on your team, you are never out of a game. He's well rounded but seems to prefer to shoot.

Why I don't like him: Undersized and seems to always look to shoot. I have questions about what he will be able to do on defense.

Comparable: Best case- Ty Lawson. Worst case- Aaron Brooks

So there you have it. It will most likely be one of those four players.

A couple of semi-long shots would include names like Bismack Byombo, Jan Vesely, or Kahwi Leonard.

The best case scenario for Utah is if Derrick Williams slides out of the top two. That could be the case if Cleveland does what's expected and takes Irving, and Minnisota looks at how many SF's and PF's the have.... and thy take Kanter. At that point Kevin OC will be dancing in SLC as Utah is able to bring into Utah what just may end up being the best SF Utah has EVER had. 

The other question; what/who can Utah package to convince Minni to trade picks? Millsap? CJ? The rights to Ante Tomic? The 12th pick?

So are the Jazz winning in this draft? Only if they can be Ashton Kutcher (just took Sheen's JOB on two & a half men), and Not Chuck Sheen. 

Winning.