Justin Russell

I play video games, watch sports and listen to metal. Go Jazz, Mammoth, NY Giants, Mets, RSL and all Utah colleges!

[Justin Russell @JustinRussell76]

There's a lot to like about Cam Boozer. Passing, IQ and shooting. But at 6'8 and being a below the rim player terrifies me. I'll root and support him if he ends up being the pick for the Jazz, but I really hope DP or AJ end up being the pick.

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@HawkEmDownChris Ty Detmer

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That tip in to win the game last night by OG was an "it's your year" type of play. He could do the exact same play 100 times and not have the ball go in.

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@S_U_Network Barney Stinson. Legendary!

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@IamDijami Dave Brown

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@jazzaholic32 Blue Edwards

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@beefalo123 @DCsportsXP And that is lame.

[Justin Russell @JustinRussell76]

@beefalo123 @DCsportsXP And none of this takes in to account what other teams, maybe Memphis and Chicago for example, would be willing to offer. This is all hypothetical and no trades will likely happen, but it means Washington has all the power.

[Justin Russell @JustinRussell76]

@beefalo123 @DCsportsXP The thing I'm saying is if they were to trade picks, Washington would hold all the leverage because it would mean that the Jazz value 1 guy over the other so they could set the price as high as they want, even if they are content with either player.

[Justin Russell @JustinRussell76]

@beefalo123 @DCsportsXP You're right. My whole point is IF the Jazz want to move up, it would only happen if they meet Washington's price. Washington would have the right to set the price at anything they want. That's the leverage. A deal between them isn't going to happen, really no reason for it.

[Justin Russell @JustinRussell76]

@beefalo123 @DCsportsXP Yes there is. Washington has no reason to move down, even if the 2 guys are the same tier. If the Jazz want to move up to get the guy they want, they have to meet Washington's price. Washington holds all the cards in a trade between the 2. That's how leverage works.

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@DCsportsXP @beefalo123 As a Jazz fan you are 100% spot on. The Wizards absolutely hold all the leverage and the Jazz would have to overpay. I'm sure the teams will kick the tires on a trade, as they should, but it gaining any traction is minimal and both teams will happily stay where they are.

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A trade between the Wizards and Jazz is almost certainly not gonna happen. The Wizards would have to not care who they get between AJ and DP. The Jazz would have to have a significant gap between the 2. The Jazz would have to overpay. Pretty unlikely all that lines up.

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The Jazz are in the ultimate win/win situation at #2. 2 great prospects at the top. They either get the one who is probably the perfect fit on the roster in DP. Or the local star AJ, who will be great. And they don't have to choose between them. It's whoever doesn't get picked #1

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@TuskedUp There's a very simple answer to this. The times the 3rd pick was better, teams either over thougt it or drafted by need instead of BPA (Embiid injury is te exception). Don't overthink it and you get the better player

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@Callystarr DP to be insane in his workouts.

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The best case scenario for the Jazz is that DP is a workout beast. Makes the Wizards take him or he's legit the best player at 2. Jazz are winners with either DP Or AJ at 2.

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The lack of experience for Utah by the both the coaches and players was the difference in this series. Everyone is hurting now but the future is still very bright.

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Seeing a lot of Bear is coaching for his job. The Jazz haven't fired a coach in 45 years, why would the Mammoth be treated any different in this market?

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Seems like the Mammoth are playing not to lose instead of trying to win.