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Draft Preview: Utah Jazz
Posted by UtesFan89 on June 8th, 2007
Last year's record: 51-31
This year's picks: #25, #55
Needs: Wing, C, back-up PG
The Jazz shocked many fans this year, starting out blazing hot (12-1) before
eventually cooling off and finishing 51-31, good for 5th in the West. And then,
after upsetting the Rockets and the up-start (and 8-seed) Warriors (who were
the favorites, so it seemed), the Jazz were destroyed by the Spurs. And out
came allegations of players planning trips before hand and not giving it all
they had against the Spurs, and all that Jazz. But a few goods did come from
the playoffs. First, Deron Williams proved how good he is. He showed up every
night (though the same can't be said for his shot). He is the guy to lead this
team for years on end. Carlos Boozer was strong through-out the year, proving
the force that he can be in the league (when healthy). The Jazz learned how
valuable perimeter defense is (the way they learned this wasn't good though).
So, now they look ahead. The only free agents this year are CJ Miles, Rafael
Araujo and Dee Brown. The core of the squad (Deron, Booze, AK, Okur) is signed
for years to come. So, the team isn't really in need of a super-star, do-it-all
rookie (which is good, because they won't find one at #25). All 3 of the free
agents played very small roles, though I would prefer seeing them come back
over some of the guys currently on the team. Miles was a starter early in the
season (the youngest opening-day starter this year in the NBA), but was
eventually benched (coinciding with the end of the 12-1 start). He was drafted
out of high school 2 years ago, and has spent quite a bit of time in the NBDL.
Araujo was acquired in a trade in the off-season, which cost the Jazz the
highly-disappointing Kris Humphries. Araujo played well when called upon
(which was rare), and supposedly really impressed the coaches with the
determination and showings in practice. Of course, when you can impress the
coaches and still sit behind Jarron Collins on the depth-chart, something is
wrong. Brown (or Shorty, as he is nicknamed on Win Or Go Home) played a bit
late in the season as the 3rd string PG, and even got some time in the
playoffs with Deron’s (foul) and Derek’s (daughter) troubles… at least,
until Okur landed on his neck. He showed the ability to play the point,
despite being the 2-guard at Illinois, and quickly became a fan favorite here.
All three have expressed interest in returning, though Brown (like Mo Williams
before him) has said that if another team gives him a chance to play, he'll go.
So, for the sake of this preview, we'll assume that all 3 are allowed to
leave (hopefully this is not the case). That would leave the Jazz in an
interesting scenario… 2 players at each position (assuming Fish is moved
back to back-up PG and assuming that AK is still misused).
PG: Deron Williams, Derek Fisher
SG: Ronnie Brewer, Gordan Giricek
SF: Andrei Kirilenko, Matt Harpring
PF: Carlos Boozer, Paul Millsap
C: Mehmet Okur, Jarron Collins
AK, Okur and Booze are all being paid a ton of money. Fine now, but Deron is
going to deserve a max-contract (or near it) after next year. If the other 3
remain, it'll be hard to get him that money. The most likely candidate to be
traded (despite the contract) is AK. He has shown displeasure at being here,
and rightfully so. Sloan's offense calls for him (the max-man on the Jazz)
to stand around, which he can't do. AK is more naturally a 4, playing
weak-side defense and helping teammates. Putting him at the 3, where he is
constantly guarding the great 2/3's is taking him away from what he does so
well defensively. And then offensively… in case Sloan is blind, AK can't
shoot a jump-shot. So having him stand out there to launch long-bombs after
Booze is double-teamed is insane. As much as I love having AK here, I think
it is best for him if he moves on. He needs to find a team that'll be able
to better utilize him.
The Jazz needs entering the draft are: a wing-man that can bury the jumper
(and play at least a bit of perimeter defense), a center that has a post-game
and can play defense and rebound, and a back-up PG (only if Shorty isn't
returning). The C and SG/SF can come either round, taking a PG in the 1st
round would be a waste. Assuming Brewer is given a shot to play and AK is
traded, the wing need is at the 3. Otherwise, it's at the 2 (though I guess
Brewer could move to the 3 if need be).
In an ideal situation, the Jazz would trade AK, pick #25 and the 2010
unprotected Knicks pick (if need be) to move up into the top 8… I'm thinking
between the 5th and 8th picks. This would guarantee them either Florida SF
Corey Brewer (who I've been calling for since the season ended) or Washington
C Spencer Hawes (young, yes, but it's fine… he can slowly take time away
from Collins). But those are the dream picks, picks unlikely to happen.
As for the more realistic picks… At SG, I'd really like to see either Arron
Afflalo (UCLA) or Nick Young (USC), though Derrick Byars (Vanderbilt) would
also be acceptable. At SF, Thaddeus Young (Georgia Tech) is a possibility. As
for big-men… one of Aaron Gray (Pittsburgh), Nick Fazekas (Nevada), Kyle
Visser (Wake Forest) and Jason Smith (Colorado State) would work.
In the 2nd round, one of SG Adam Haluska (Iowa), PG Sean Singletary (Virginia),
SG Ron Lewis (Ohio State), SF Caleb Green (Oral Roberts) or PG Taurean Green
(Florida) would work, depending on what position is addressed in the 1st round.
A big man that'll stay overseas for a year or 2 is also a possibility.
If we ignore the dream picks, I think the best case scenario would result in
netting either Afflalo or Young in the 1st, and then taking a big man (one
that falls or one that rises) in the 2nd. And by big-man, I mean a C, the
Jazz are set at PF with Booze and 'Sap.
http://winorgohome.wordpress.com/2007/06/08/jazz-draft-preview/
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