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Utah Jazz select VCU guard Maynor with pick No. 20
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awsomeron | 6:45 p.m. June 26, 2009
Maynor appears to be a Solid Dependable Player, with No Deep Baggage, or huge
side story.
Solid Dependable Players can become Great Players who have long careers. John Stockton comes to mind, as does Gail Goodrich. Dan Marley and others.
Most people not on the inside, know the names of very few players because they only get what the Media Provides.
I am far out of it (and intend to remain so), that I stopped paying attention after the Suns Drafted Bayer Forest in the 1st Round and gave him a No Cut Contract. Fat Geeks where CB Kings of their Base Stations, in their mothers basement.
So Hall of Fame Careers have been played and I have paid No Attention. Living on an Island, Helps.
My Foster Kids are into Sports so in the last year some has leaked over. I renewed my SI Subscription (spendie) and am better informed.
The oldest one was a 2nd string all State,2 Guard, best player on a losing team. Made up of 7 Guards and 5 guys who just wanted to play. I think he can walk on to a Division 3III School and make a Team.
Mostly they had fun.
Solid Dependable Players can become Great Players who have long careers. John Stockton comes to mind, as does Gail Goodrich. Dan Marley and others.
Most people not on the inside, know the names of very few players because they only get what the Media Provides.
I am far out of it (and intend to remain so), that I stopped paying attention after the Suns Drafted Bayer Forest in the 1st Round and gave him a No Cut Contract. Fat Geeks where CB Kings of their Base Stations, in their mothers basement.
So Hall of Fame Careers have been played and I have paid No Attention. Living on an Island, Helps.
My Foster Kids are into Sports so in the last year some has leaked over. I renewed my SI Subscription (spendie) and am better informed.
The oldest one was a 2nd string all State,2 Guard, best player on a losing team. Made up of 7 Guards and 5 guys who just wanted to play. I think he can walk on to a Division 3III School and make a Team.
Mostly they had fun.
BP | 6:47 p.m. June 26, 2009
The draft is a crap shoot, and you have to go with a proven player over an
unproven one. I actually think BJ Mullens could become the pick that everyone
wished they'd made in 5 years, but at this point he's a risk because
of how raw he is.
I'm OK with the Maynor pick, because we do need another clutch guard to "MAKE" shots and "CREATE" shots. You can never have too many of these type players. Maynor is a Stud with the ball in his hands. My only concern is that he becomes too good and we can't afford to pay him and keep him as a Backup. This guy will fill the Howard Eisley role of the Stockton years, but he has Star potential that Eisley never had.
All in All: no logical reason to complain about the pick. Pendergraph or Blair might have been better for short term needs, but Maynor has the "MOST STAR POTENTIAL" which is what you look for in the draft. If you draft ONLY to fit a need, then you miss out on potential STARS and potential TRADE BAIT! GOOD PICK.
I'm OK with the Maynor pick, because we do need another clutch guard to "MAKE" shots and "CREATE" shots. You can never have too many of these type players. Maynor is a Stud with the ball in his hands. My only concern is that he becomes too good and we can't afford to pay him and keep him as a Backup. This guy will fill the Howard Eisley role of the Stockton years, but he has Star potential that Eisley never had.
All in All: no logical reason to complain about the pick. Pendergraph or Blair might have been better for short term needs, but Maynor has the "MOST STAR POTENTIAL" which is what you look for in the draft. If you draft ONLY to fit a need, then you miss out on potential STARS and potential TRADE BAIT! GOOD PICK.
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winVCUrams | 8:28 a.m. June 27, 2009
Curious about your new draftee? He's a great leader with no fear. Best
single place I've seen to get to know what kind of player our beloved Eric
Maynor is, check out what draftexpress has to say.
View several of the videos, not just the Combine video, read the articles for balanced views (no ties to draftexpress; I work for VCU, one son went to VCU, and I love VCU Basketball!).
UTAH JAZZ!!! My New Favorite NBA Team!!! I'm going out to get a hat because I am confident Eric will see playing time and you will not be disappointed by season's end!
P.S. Everybody remembers Duke, but our finest hour was the next game when we came from 18 or 19 points behind to take #3 seed Pittsburgh to overtime!
View several of the videos, not just the Combine video, read the articles for balanced views (no ties to draftexpress; I work for VCU, one son went to VCU, and I love VCU Basketball!).
UTAH JAZZ!!! My New Favorite NBA Team!!! I'm going out to get a hat because I am confident Eric will see playing time and you will not be disappointed by season's end!
P.S. Everybody remembers Duke, but our finest hour was the next game when we came from 18 or 19 points behind to take #3 seed Pittsburgh to overtime!
Josh | 8:35 a.m. June 27, 2009
You guys are getting a very solid player in Maynor. The guy can run a team with
confidence and he's fearless. I think he's going to be a player in
this league for a long time. Good pick.
WAIdahoFan | 8:59 a.m. June 27, 2009
This is the most disappointed I've been about a draft in a long time.
Kevin O'Connor seems to be in la la land about our need for a power forward
and there is a possibility that we could be without one when the season
starts.
Instead, he glowingly talks about a point guard that is going to work limited minutes behind Deron Williams. There were some tough power forwards still on the board when they selected Maynor. And what are we going to do when Boozer follows the money trail and leaves the Jazz?
Instead, he glowingly talks about a point guard that is going to work limited minutes behind Deron Williams. There were some tough power forwards still on the board when they selected Maynor. And what are we going to do when Boozer follows the money trail and leaves the Jazz?
Hollywood | 11:58 a.m. June 27, 2009
Please...for those critical of the Jazz, who was the dominant center available
at #20 we could have picked? Mullens?
After Mullens, there were only 4 players at least 6'10" picked: Norel, Suton, Elonu and Dozier. Blair is listed as a PF but he's only 6'6." I'd rather have Millsap.
PG was a HUGE need. Price and Knight are unrestricted FA's. Knight won't be back (thank heavens) and although the Jazz have stated they want to resign Price, what if he gets an offer elsewhere and decides to leave?
Do we then go out and get a player similar to Hart, Knight or McLeod to run the team behind Deron? And what if Derom misses a few games?
You need three decent PG's. Maynor and hopefully Price give the Jazz some solid backups behind Williams.
The draft was terrible in terms of big guys, but deep in PG's. Jazz had a solid, if unspectacular draft. They got a backup PG, and a player that has the potential to be like Millsap was in his rookie season - i.e. come in and give Utah 10 mins of tough play and rebound like crazy.
After Mullens, there were only 4 players at least 6'10" picked: Norel, Suton, Elonu and Dozier. Blair is listed as a PF but he's only 6'6." I'd rather have Millsap.
PG was a HUGE need. Price and Knight are unrestricted FA's. Knight won't be back (thank heavens) and although the Jazz have stated they want to resign Price, what if he gets an offer elsewhere and decides to leave?
Do we then go out and get a player similar to Hart, Knight or McLeod to run the team behind Deron? And what if Derom misses a few games?
You need three decent PG's. Maynor and hopefully Price give the Jazz some solid backups behind Williams.
The draft was terrible in terms of big guys, but deep in PG's. Jazz had a solid, if unspectacular draft. They got a backup PG, and a player that has the potential to be like Millsap was in his rookie season - i.e. come in and give Utah 10 mins of tough play and rebound like crazy.
If Boozer or Okur leave? | 8:02 p.m. June 27, 2009
I don't think they will as the market is as dry as the Salt Flats. If they
do leave, the Jazz will get by until they can get a better replacement.
Koufos is fully capable starting at C if necessary or playing back up PF until the Jazz can swing the player they want. I think Suton could start at C if necessary. He just needs to learn the offense.
The Jazz will probably make the playoffs with out one of Boozer or Okur since PHO is melting down. In other words they would do not worse than last year.
With both Okur and Boozer they will do no better than 4th or 5th and that is assuming HOU does not get it together.
It is time to figure out how to get a team that can challenge LA and SA. That team is not lead by Boozer, Okur, or Millsap.
Koufos is fully capable starting at C if necessary or playing back up PF until the Jazz can swing the player they want. I think Suton could start at C if necessary. He just needs to learn the offense.
The Jazz will probably make the playoffs with out one of Boozer or Okur since PHO is melting down. In other words they would do not worse than last year.
With both Okur and Boozer they will do no better than 4th or 5th and that is assuming HOU does not get it together.
It is time to figure out how to get a team that can challenge LA and SA. That team is not lead by Boozer, Okur, or Millsap.
Eric Moutsos | 10:01 a.m. July 29, 2009
Let's just hope he has what it takes
Eric Moutsos | 11:20 p.m. July 30, 2009
Eric Moutsos says: Jazz just need a center... when they find one..... We will
win.
Eric Moutsos | 3:37 p.m. Aug. 2, 2009
Eric Moutsos Says: Jazz need a center.... until then... everything will probably
stay the same.
Eric Moutsos | 9:10 p.m. Aug. 3, 2009
Eric Moutsos said: Anyone think a center would be the best idea for the Jazz?
Anyone???
Eric Moutsos | 7:31 p.m. Aug. 12, 2009
Eric Moutsos said: Do the jazz really need another guard??? really people???
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Hang on, no sorry, he would have spent nearly the whole season on the bench or in the D League, just like Maynor will. My bad.