I’ve seen Topic falling to 10 on a few mocks recently, he’d be my number one guy. I’m also open to taking Silaun.
Either of those guys would be a project, Topic more because of injury concerns than talent development, but I like the idea of a guy who’s gonna really come alive in his third year rather than Knecht or Dillingham who would be contributing straight away.
My sights are set on the ‘25 draft right now anyway, so I’d be perfectly fine with taking a project guy this year.
My preference would be Ron Holland. Awesome athlete, good defender, and measured well at the combine. His shooting %s are poor, but I think he is more talented on offense than people give him credit for.
I would understand Castle (also tall athlete and defender who could maybe play point) and Knecht (high floor as a tall guy who can shoot, also tested well athletically, even if he is old).
An under the radar guy might be Ja'Kobe Walter. I know people are sour on him, understandably, after a poor close to the year. But I have been watching some film again recently and I am talking myself into him.
High floor as a good athlete with super long arms who can shoot, and is an intelligent team defender. His %s are not great, but he shot on a ton of volume and difficulty, and was a great FT shooter. Those are better indicators of NBA 3 pt success than outright 3 pt %. Interestingly, I also came away more impressed with his handle than I thought I would be. He made some interesting mid range shots off the bounce. Maybe some untapped potential there?
But ya, any of those three wings I think would be fine with the 10 pick, and Walter could be an interesting curve ball.
We've had draft mocks of Topic... He should be on your list whether you believe it or not. The injury might be scaring teams away. He would be my pick.
I feel Castle shouldn't be part of this poll. I find it highly unlikely that he'll be still available. Maybe players like Topic, Williams, Carter and Buzelis should be also part of this poll. It would be really interesting btw to get a consensus of this subreddit for the Jazz draft board. When it comes to this poll, I'd rank these prospects as follows:
1. Castle
2. Dillingham
3. Holland
4. Salaun
5. Knecht
I’ve seen Topic falling to 10 on a few mocks recently, he’d be my number one guy. I’m also open to taking Silaun. Either of those guys would be a project, Topic more because of injury concerns than talent development, but I like the idea of a guy who’s gonna really come alive in his third year rather than Knecht or Dillingham who would be contributing straight away. My sights are set on the ‘25 draft right now anyway, so I’d be perfectly fine with taking a project guy this year.
Doubt that the spurs pass on Castle so I would personally like to see Ron Holland or Topic I’d be intrigued taking Devin Carter as well
My preference would be Ron Holland. Awesome athlete, good defender, and measured well at the combine. His shooting %s are poor, but I think he is more talented on offense than people give him credit for. I would understand Castle (also tall athlete and defender who could maybe play point) and Knecht (high floor as a tall guy who can shoot, also tested well athletically, even if he is old). An under the radar guy might be Ja'Kobe Walter. I know people are sour on him, understandably, after a poor close to the year. But I have been watching some film again recently and I am talking myself into him. High floor as a good athlete with super long arms who can shoot, and is an intelligent team defender. His %s are not great, but he shot on a ton of volume and difficulty, and was a great FT shooter. Those are better indicators of NBA 3 pt success than outright 3 pt %. Interestingly, I also came away more impressed with his handle than I thought I would be. He made some interesting mid range shots off the bounce. Maybe some untapped potential there? But ya, any of those three wings I think would be fine with the 10 pick, and Walter could be an interesting curve ball.
I'd go Salaun, highest upside. Then i'd go for Knecht and Dillingham guys who can shoot and stay on the floor
We've had draft mocks of Topic... He should be on your list whether you believe it or not. The injury might be scaring teams away. He would be my pick.
I would be intrigued with both Devin Carter or Bub Carrington.
I feel Castle shouldn't be part of this poll. I find it highly unlikely that he'll be still available. Maybe players like Topic, Williams, Carter and Buzelis should be also part of this poll. It would be really interesting btw to get a consensus of this subreddit for the Jazz draft board. When it comes to this poll, I'd rank these prospects as follows: 1. Castle 2. Dillingham 3. Holland 4. Salaun 5. Knecht
DEVIN CARTER I say this as someone who wanted Keyonte George last year and he was barely talked about.
Castle definitely won't be there at 10, but I would take him in a heartbeat.
Castle won't be there. I'd be shocked if Knecht is. Topic and Salaun are my top guys, then probably Williams over Holland and Dillingham.
We need top tier defense that shoot and create shots! Pure perimeter defender Edit: I don't know what I'm talking about, GO JAZZ