jman3134 wrote:SD2042 wrote:jman3134 wrote:SD,
Chalmers played in the fastest pace offense in college basketball. (with the possible exception of UNC) Kansas was able to run offensive schemes, but they thrived in transition. I don't know why you think Chalmers would be exposed for this.
I agree that JJ is a bit tentative on defense and does not necessarily have the tools to thrive on this end, but he is an excellent offensive weapon in the post. Instant offense and his position defense is not half bad. In time, I would worry less about his defense.
I'm not saying that he'll be exposed in transition offense. He will be exposed in perimeter offense if he's drafted to a team that more perimeter oriented like D'Antoni's style for example. I think that drafting Chalmers here if you even trade out Conley or Lowry or whomever doesn't either improve or worsen the position.
My point is that I believe Kansas was one of the most perimeter oriented teams in the NCAA. They shot tremendously from long range. And Chalmers was one of the usual catalysts on the fast break. He can shoot the long ball and he is able to sacrifice his offense for the good of the team. Personally, I feel that he would better our squad from a defensive standpoint, but it makes no sense to select him with Conley, Lowry, JCN, and Crittendon still on hand.
The part about Chalmers could better the team from the defensive standpoint, I hear you on that. And the part about picking another PG when you have a glut of PGs' already on the roster wouldn't make sense and I agree with you on that as well. I guess where I'm really coming from is on the issue of Marc Gasol. Given the reason why I think the Grizz should choose a center like Nathan Jawai at 28. Although talks between the Grizz and Gasol seem to have gone smoothly so far, anything can change between now and after the draft. These Euro teams are getting smarter in terms of convincing their young talent to stay devoted to their team by gauranteeing them more money than the NBA can give their new talent on a rookie scale. Like what happen with San Antonio and Tiago Splitter getting a 4 yr deal with Tau. The Grizz would be best suited to have a backup plan in the wing in case things with Marc falls through the cracks.