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Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 5:50 pm
by FJS
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... Not_Return

This sound kanter is our choice.... isn't?

Re: Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 6:39 pm
by carrottop12
It would certainly make sense to add another big to our rotation, especially if we think Millsap is an SF.

If Millsap changes position, and Okur doesn't return, what we originally thought might be a log jam at PF/C will turn into a very thin rotation.

Re: Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:00 pm
by red4hf
Well, this certainly bodes well for those that are in love with Kanter.......

I still think Memo will make it back to play a meaningfull role for the Jazz......

Re: Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 8:50 pm
by StocktonShorts
Jazz FO has reiterated on multiple occasions that they always look to draft BPA. I don't think Memo's status is going to affect whom they pick.

Re: Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 8:57 pm
by FJS
But 3rd bpa is Kanter.... maybe it's a justification. If they have idea Okur will return a C it's not the first option. If they prepare for draft with that idea, Kanter is the guy.

Re: Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 9:48 pm
by idajazz
even if Okur returns this year how much does he have left in the tank?
Kanter is a good choice

Re: Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 9:50 pm
by carrottop12
Okur is done, he may try to play out his contract, but he doesn't have more than a year left in him.

I'd be shocked if we see him 20 times next year.

If we do draft kanter however, he has special assistant written all over him. I think memo could really help as a shooting/big man coach.

Re: Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return

Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 11:50 pm
by J_Ray
This could be a smokescreen to maybe force T'Wolves to take Kanter #2 is they want him. Also, coming off a major injury, like many of you have said, Memo is probably done as a Jazzman after this year.