If I had a nickle for every time I heard the question, "When am I ever gonna use this?" regarding the S.A.T./A.C.T. questions, I'd easily have enough for a new pair of knee high tube socks. And that my friend is the real reason a certain X-Jazz sharp-shooter was so smooth with the (no, not that!) 3 point shot.
But the nickels aren't coming, and I keep hearing the question..."When?".
Well when just arrived, and it's about to slap you in the brain!
With the excitement of the up coming NBA draft, and with Utah holding 2 picks; it's time to introduce the "______" is to "_______" question regarding the 3rd and 12th pick . Have I lost ya yet? O.K., you'll catch on.
If Salt is to Pepper as Peanut-butter is to Jelly,
then...
at 6-11, Kanter has a great NBA body that will be tough to move around in the paint. He will be able to score out of the gate, and will likely be a starter for a long time in the league. If Kanter is selected with the third pick, look for Utah to not only take a guard, but a guard that may be a little bit more of a gamble.
"Paging the Jimmer."
Jimmer is a proven scorer... that's it. That's not to say he can't facilitate assists at the next level, it's just not as proven. The Jimmer has taken not just a shot on the chin regarding his defensive ability, but a bite out of his ear on the issue as well. Yet even that topic has a sense of mystery; Jimmer finished 2nd and 3rd in the two agility tests that included everyone at the draft combine, and a lot has been said that his lack of D at BYU was to keep him out of foul trouble.
So if Kanter is the 3rd pick peanut-butter, look for Jimmer to be the Jazz's Jelly at 12.
On the other hand if the Jazz are looking for a seemingly more sure thing at P.G., look for Knight to be selected with the 3rd pick (although he seems to be losing some stability with his unwillingness to compete against other guards), and a wild card like Biyambo to be the jelly at 12.
If Pizza-Hut is to Domino's (yea I'm a fat guy who just happens to be hungry while writing this, so!? Lay off!),
then...
Jan Vesely is to Chris Singleton.
The "Jan Vesely" flag definitely has a place all marked off in the garden of the Jazz's 3rd pick and has a good shot to be flying high come June 23rd.
One worry; Jan's narrow frame allows him to be his own flag pole!
As for Chris, he appears to be the pick of the draft as far as defenders go. His abilities allow him to defend PG's, PF's, and everything in between. The monkey on his back; can he stretch the defense as a wing with his weak shooting? (side note: I think he can, in fact I think he could be the steal of the draft! See my latest mock draft for details.)
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| Chris Singleton |
If black and white T.V. is to HDTV as VHS is to Blue Ray,
then...
When last year's Jazz season bowed out one thing became clear; the rookie Gordon Hayward had become the best wing on the team.
Prediction; Chris Singleton or Marshon Brooks if drafted, would at least be the 2nd best option at wing. Bottom line, the 12th pick should strongly be considered as an opportunity to up grade the wing position.
There, now you have that "when".
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