With the NBADraft finally taking place Thursday night, here’s a third and final prediction on how the 30 first-round picks will play out, including the Utah Jazz’s selections at Nos. 9, 16, and 28. TakeNote
With the NBA draft finally taking place Thursday night, here’s a third and final prediction on how the 30 first-round picks will play out, including the Jazz’s three scheduled selections.
FILE - Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92's Victor Wembanyama plays against the NBA G League Ignite in an exhibition basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. Wembanyama is set to go No. 1 in the NBA draft to the San Antonio Spurs. Thompson or Whitmore, Thompson or Whitmore. There’s so much alleged momentum for Whitmore to be the pick, and I get it. But if a James Harden reunion isn’t a sure thing, you need to find another way to upgrade from Kevin Porter Jr. as your lead ball-handler and play-maker. Thompson is unquestionably that.FILE - Villanova forward Cam Whitmore looks to pass against Seton Hall during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Newark, N.J.
The Wiz just kicked off their rebuild with the Bradley Beal trade, so they literally can go in any direction. The other Thompson twin probably has the most star potential of anyone remaining. He’s a better shooter and better defender than his brother, though the former still isn’t great right now.FILE - Houston forward Jarace Walker pushes the ball up the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Florida, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.
While some have the Jayhawk sliding a bit, considering that he doesn’t offer a ton more than shooting, it’s hard to see OKC passing on him if he’s available. Like the Magic, they’re also pretty outside shooting-deficient, and the freshman wing is unquestionably the best shooter in this draft class.FILE - Kentucky guard Cason Wallace passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Spokane, Wash.
There’s a ton of guard/wing depth in this range, so Utah could bolster its backcourt here. They’ve been tied to George for weeks. He’s been turnover-prone as a play-maker, and inefficient as a shooter. Most of the other guys they could go for here, though, don’t have his shot-making creativity and ball-in-hand juice.Michigan guard Jett Howard shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind.
I would love to give them someone who can provide some semblance of defensive acumen, but it appears that most of their focus right now is on diversifying the offense. They could definitely stand to hit more 3s. Hawkins might be the second-best outside shooter in this draft, a threat both spotting up and pulling up.Team Jason Terry's Leonard Miller, of G League Ignite, reacts after a shot during an NBA Rising Stars semifinal basketball game against Team Joakim Noah, Friday, Feb.
After their first playoff appearance in forever, the Kings came away realizing they could use some extra 3-and-D wings. O-Max has been lighting up the post-combine workout scene with his impressive athleticism and defensive doggedness. If he is consistent with the outside shooting, he’ll be a great addition.Belmont guard Ben Sheppard tries to drive past Murray State guard Tevin Brown, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Murray, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.
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