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You're not kidding! He looks more athletic, bouncy and smooth than ever before. He has clearly been putting in the work. We were so lucky to have him.AgMan21 wrote: ↑June 27th, 2021, 2:43 pmQueta at a work out. His jump shot looks good.
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it's going to be awesome to have two Aggies in the NBA
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Yep, in Milwaukee, then he’ll be doing workouts for various other teams throughout the week.
I’ve heard he’ll be at the Jazz/T’Wolves mega-workout later this week too.
Things are looking good for Neemi getting drafted, very likely in the second round.
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I’d 100% take Queta over the Azuibuike kid the Jazz drafted last year. Great passer, nice touch around the rim, and if he keeps working on the jumper he could definitely be a rotational player in the league.
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Unfortunately, I think the Utah Jazz is probably the least likely landing spot in the entire NBA for Queta.
They already have like half of their salary cap devoted to rim protecting bigs.
Honestly, I’d rather see Queta go elsewhere and thrive and increase our name recognition somewhere else in the US.
They already have like half of their salary cap devoted to rim protecting bigs.
Honestly, I’d rather see Queta go elsewhere and thrive and increase our name recognition somewhere else in the US.
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Or lower first.ineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 5th, 2021, 9:17 am
Yep, in Milwaukee, then he’ll be doing workouts for various other teams throughout the week.
I’ve heard he’ll be at the Jazz/T’Wolves mega-workout later this week too.
Things are looking good for Neemi getting drafted, very likely in the second round.
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Azubuikeineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 5th, 2021, 8:04 pmUnfortunately, I think the Utah Jazz is probably the least likely landing spot in the entire NBA for Queta.
They already have like half of their salary cap devoted to rim protecting bigs.
Honestly, I’d rather see Queta go elsewhere and thrive and increase our name recognition somewhere else in the US.
Favors
Gobert
That's it. That is all the Jazz have on their current roster. In other words they have one...just one viable Center.
Azubuike's work speaks for itself. He is not a good addition at all for the Jazz. And Favors? Did you see his work during the playoffs? Terrible. He was only a liability.
The Jazz really need a real rim protector. I think Queta would be a nice fit. If he continues to improve his shot...he could help early.
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I’m biased because I love Doke and Neemi, but by objective metrics, Doke is a much better athlete than Neemi. Their comparative combine stats bear that out. Neemi is much more skilled. Doke is a grizzly bear with a 37 inch vertical.
It is far too early to make any judgments about Doke. The Jazz stupidly signed Favors instead of giving Doke backup Center minutes. The Jazz’s entire last offseason made zero sense. But that’s not Doke’s fault. He was injured most of the season and buried behind two veterans.
Dennis Lindsey was rightfully fired. He has handled the Jazz very poorly and stumbled his way into Rudy and Donovan to cover a multitude of sins. Really dumb management overall.
It is far too early to make any judgments about Doke. The Jazz stupidly signed Favors instead of giving Doke backup Center minutes. The Jazz’s entire last offseason made zero sense. But that’s not Doke’s fault. He was injured most of the season and buried behind two veterans.
Dennis Lindsey was rightfully fired. He has handled the Jazz very poorly and stumbled his way into Rudy and Donovan to cover a multitude of sins. Really dumb management overall.
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I think you make a good point about Doke. I was a bit presumptuous, and maybe a bit unfair. I haven’t seen him much because I don’t watch Jazz games til they get to the playoffs, and I wasn’t impressed with him in the playoffs. Most younger guys don’t play well in the playoffs until they get the stars out of their eyes.ineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 6th, 2021, 8:05 pmI’m biased because I love Doke and Neemi, but by objective metrics, Doke is a much better athlete than Neemi. Their comparative combine stats bear that out. Neemi is much more skilled. Doke is a grizzly bear with a 37 inch vertical.
It is far too early to make any judgments about Doke. The Jazz stupidly signed Favors instead of giving Doke backup Center minutes. The Jazz’s entire last offseason made zero sense. But that’s not Doke’s fault. He was injured most of the season and buried behind two veterans.
Dennis Lindsey was rightfully fired. He has handled the Jazz very poorly and stumbled his way into Rudy and Donovan to cover a multitude of sins. Really dumb management overall.
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Picking up 2nd round picks isn't that big of a deal, right?
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If they bring back Connelly, I'll bet Favors gets bought out/traded, as they REALLY need that money to come off their books. That said, Queta might be an option given there was some early talk about Neemie (potentially) playing some 4 in the NBA.mcaggie1 wrote: ↑July 6th, 2021, 5:34 pmAzubuikeineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 5th, 2021, 8:04 pmUnfortunately, I think the Utah Jazz is probably the least likely landing spot in the entire NBA for Queta.
They already have like half of their salary cap devoted to rim protecting bigs.
Honestly, I’d rather see Queta go elsewhere and thrive and increase our name recognition somewhere else in the US.
Favors
Gobert
That's it. That is all the Jazz have on their current roster. In other words they have one...just one viable Center.
Azubuike's work speaks for itself. He is not a good addition at all for the Jazz. And Favors? Did you see his work during the playoffs? Terrible. He was only a liability.
The Jazz really need a real rim protector. I think Queta would be a nice fit. If he continues to improve his shot...he could help early.
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Yep, second round picks get sold for cash all the time. Especially picks after No. 45 or so. I think the “hit” rate for guys staying in the league is better for undrafted guys than it is those drafted 45-60.Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑July 7th, 2021, 11:16 amPicking up 2nd round picks isn't that big of a deal, right?
I swear I read somewhere that the only guys drafted in that range since 2015 that are current NBA rotation guys are Georges Niang on the Jazz and DeAnthony Melton on the Grizzlies. Something like that.
The only scenario where I can see Queta ending up with the Jazz is if Favors gets moved AND Queta goes undrafted and signs a UFA deal with the Jazz as their 2nd developmental big. That’s not the situation I want for Queta.
I think Neemi gets drafted though.
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The Favors signing made some sense, in a way, but it was probably too reactionary. The Jazz blew the series lead against the Nuggets entirely in the minutes Gobert wasn't on the floor. I think the sting from that was real and they grabbed Favors because he loves Utah, Utah loves him and he can provide some rim defense for the bench. (He was fine in the regular season, struggled in the playoffs.)
Doke was a picked for the same reason. To provide 48 minutes of a big, athletic defender in the paint. I personally hated the pick then and hate the pick now. I don't hate that they picked Doke, I hate that they took him in the first round. If he was their guy, he would have been available in the early 2nd round. The Jazz went into the draft with 23 and traded with the Knicks to get 27 and 38. They traded 38 to dump Bradley, and then moved back into 39 for a future 2nd to get Elijah Hughes.
They out-smarted themselves entirely. Stay at 27 and 38, pick Desmond Bane or Jalen McDaniels then grab Doke at 38. If you're afraid he's going to be gone by then, trade 38 and cash to move up a few spots...those moves are always available. They got 39 for a future second and cash.
(FWIW: As rookies, McDaniels had the 3rd highest Net Rating on a T-Wolves team that actually wasn't terrible once they were healthy, and Bane was solidly in the rotation of a playoff Grizzlies team.)
Anyway...back to Neemie.
Doke was a picked for the same reason. To provide 48 minutes of a big, athletic defender in the paint. I personally hated the pick then and hate the pick now. I don't hate that they picked Doke, I hate that they took him in the first round. If he was their guy, he would have been available in the early 2nd round. The Jazz went into the draft with 23 and traded with the Knicks to get 27 and 38. They traded 38 to dump Bradley, and then moved back into 39 for a future 2nd to get Elijah Hughes.
They out-smarted themselves entirely. Stay at 27 and 38, pick Desmond Bane or Jalen McDaniels then grab Doke at 38. If you're afraid he's going to be gone by then, trade 38 and cash to move up a few spots...those moves are always available. They got 39 for a future second and cash.
(FWIW: As rookies, McDaniels had the 3rd highest Net Rating on a T-Wolves team that actually wasn't terrible once they were healthy, and Bane was solidly in the rotation of a playoff Grizzlies team.)
Anyway...back to Neemie.
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Just checked out a Mock Draft from Bleacher Report, it had Queta at #60. Hope he goes higher but getting drafted at the same pick as Merrill would be cool too. As long as he’s drafted, and it’s a good situation for him and his development I’ll be happy. Maybe next year he’ll be in the NBA finals like Sam is this year?ineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 7th, 2021, 2:57 pmYep, second round picks get sold for cash all the time. Especially picks after No. 45 or so. I think the “hit” rate for guys staying in the league is better for undrafted guys than it is those drafted 45-60.Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑July 7th, 2021, 11:16 amPicking up 2nd round picks isn't that big of a deal, right?
I swear I read somewhere that the only guys drafted in that range since 2015 that are current NBA rotation guys are Georges Niang on the Jazz and DeAnthony Melton on the Grizzlies. Something like that.
The only scenario where I can see Queta ending up with the Jazz is if Favors gets moved AND Queta goes undrafted and signs a UFA deal with the Jazz as their 2nd developmental big. That’s not the situation I want for Queta.
I think Neemi gets drafted though.
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I was okay with the Doke pick at the time, but I hated the pick once they signed Favors with the MLE a few days later. Those moves together made no sense at all.3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑July 7th, 2021, 3:22 pmThe Favors signing made some sense, in a way, but it was probably too reactionary. The Jazz blew the series lead against the Nuggets entirely in the minutes Gobert wasn't on the floor. I think the sting from that was real and they grabbed Favors because he loves Utah, Utah loves him and he can provide some rim defense for the bench. (He was fine in the regular season, struggled in the playoffs.)
Doke was a picked for the same reason. To provide 48 minutes of a big, athletic defender in the paint. I personally hated the pick then and hate the pick now. I don't hate that they picked Doke, I hate that they took him in the first round. If he was their guy, he would have been available in the early 2nd round. The Jazz went into the draft with 23 and traded with the Knicks to get 27 and 38. They traded 38 to dump Bradley, and then moved back into 39 for a future 2nd to get Elijah Hughes.
They out-smarted themselves entirely. Stay at 27 and 38, pick Desmond Bane or Jalen McDaniels then grab Doke at 38. If you're afraid he's going to be gone by then, trade 38 and cash to move up a few spots...those moves are always available. They got 39 for a future second and cash.
(FWIW: As rookies, McDaniels had the 3rd highest Net Rating on a T-Wolves team that actually wasn't terrible once they were healthy, and Bane was solidly in the rotation of a playoff Grizzlies team.)
Anyway...back to Neemie.
The last two offseasons have had some really boneheaded moves and have just been absolute messes at the margins. Sign or extend the wrong guys (Tony Bradley, Ed Davis), then give up picks to get off those guys the next offseason, then use our two biggest offseason assets to add Doke and Favors, then give up a pick for Matt Thomas (who?) when Torrey Craig was there for free.
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I liked the Doke pick and still do, even though everyone else hates it. The draft outside of a few picks every year is about taking a gamble, - like the Jazz did with Rudy. Doke seemed like a project pick with the idea that the could be used 3 years out but with some real potential. I still hope it works but who knows. And finding someone in that draft range that was a contributing wing this year was unlikely.ineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 8th, 2021, 11:29 pmI was okay with the Doke pick at the time, but I hated the pick once they signed Favors with the MLE a few days later. Those moves together made no sense at all.3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑July 7th, 2021, 3:22 pmThe Favors signing made some sense, in a way, but it was probably too reactionary. The Jazz blew the series lead against the Nuggets entirely in the minutes Gobert wasn't on the floor. I think the sting from that was real and they grabbed Favors because he loves Utah, Utah loves him and he can provide some rim defense for the bench. (He was fine in the regular season, struggled in the playoffs.)
Doke was a picked for the same reason. To provide 48 minutes of a big, athletic defender in the paint. I personally hated the pick then and hate the pick now. I don't hate that they picked Doke, I hate that they took him in the first round. If he was their guy, he would have been available in the early 2nd round. The Jazz went into the draft with 23 and traded with the Knicks to get 27 and 38. They traded 38 to dump Bradley, and then moved back into 39 for a future 2nd to get Elijah Hughes.
They out-smarted themselves entirely. Stay at 27 and 38, pick Desmond Bane or Jalen McDaniels then grab Doke at 38. If you're afraid he's going to be gone by then, trade 38 and cash to move up a few spots...those moves are always available. They got 39 for a future second and cash.
(FWIW: As rookies, McDaniels had the 3rd highest Net Rating on a T-Wolves team that actually wasn't terrible once they were healthy, and Bane was solidly in the rotation of a playoff Grizzlies team.)
Anyway...back to Neemie.
The last two offseasons have had some really boneheaded moves and have just been absolute messes at the margins. Sign or extend the wrong guys (Tony Bradley, Ed Davis), then give up picks to get off those guys the next offseason, then use our two biggest offseason assets to add Doke and Favors, then give up a pick for Matt Thomas (who?) when Torrey Craig was there for free.
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So help me Zeus, if the Jazz draft another backup center, I'll utter all the dirty words.
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Except that there was at least one very good wing (Bane) on the board that contributed to playoff teams this year. Even without the aid of hindsight, I think that is who they should have drafted there. I remember thinking that on draft night. Azubuike was a reach. If they really liked him they probably could have gotten him with the second round pick they used on Elijah Hughes.gomretat wrote: ↑July 9th, 2021, 12:03 pmI liked the Doke pick and still do, even though everyone else hates it. The draft outside of a few picks every year is about taking a gamble, - like the Jazz did with Rudy. Doke seemed like a project pick with the idea that the could be used 3 years out but with some real potential. I still hope it works but who knows. And finding someone in that draft range that was a contributing wing this year was unlikely.ineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 8th, 2021, 11:29 pmI was okay with the Doke pick at the time, but I hated the pick once they signed Favors with the MLE a few days later. Those moves together made no sense at all.3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑July 7th, 2021, 3:22 pmThe Favors signing made some sense, in a way, but it was probably too reactionary. The Jazz blew the series lead against the Nuggets entirely in the minutes Gobert wasn't on the floor. I think the sting from that was real and they grabbed Favors because he loves Utah, Utah loves him and he can provide some rim defense for the bench. (He was fine in the regular season, struggled in the playoffs.)
Doke was a picked for the same reason. To provide 48 minutes of a big, athletic defender in the paint. I personally hated the pick then and hate the pick now. I don't hate that they picked Doke, I hate that they took him in the first round. If he was their guy, he would have been available in the early 2nd round. The Jazz went into the draft with 23 and traded with the Knicks to get 27 and 38. They traded 38 to dump Bradley, and then moved back into 39 for a future 2nd to get Elijah Hughes.
They out-smarted themselves entirely. Stay at 27 and 38, pick Desmond Bane or Jalen McDaniels then grab Doke at 38. If you're afraid he's going to be gone by then, trade 38 and cash to move up a few spots...those moves are always available. They got 39 for a future second and cash.
(FWIW: As rookies, McDaniels had the 3rd highest Net Rating on a T-Wolves team that actually wasn't terrible once they were healthy, and Bane was solidly in the rotation of a playoff Grizzlies team.)
Anyway...back to Neemie.
The last two offseasons have had some really boneheaded moves and have just been absolute messes at the margins. Sign or extend the wrong guys (Tony Bradley, Ed Davis), then give up picks to get off those guys the next offseason, then use our two biggest offseason assets to add Doke and Favors, then give up a pick for Matt Thomas (who?) when Torrey Craig was there for free.
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The Jazz haven't drafted a real contributing player since Mitchell. Closest one would be Miye Oni, and he gets token minutes here and there.
I think Doke has potential but haven't seen enough to know if he'll capitalize on it or not.
Jazz have done well in signing undrafted free agents. Joe Ingles & Royce O'Neale come to mind. I also like Trent Forrest. I think he has some potential.
I think Doke has potential but haven't seen enough to know if he'll capitalize on it or not.
Jazz have done well in signing undrafted free agents. Joe Ingles & Royce O'Neale come to mind. I also like Trent Forrest. I think he has some potential.
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Generally, I agree. But Desmond Bane was one of the highest floor guys in the draft, even if his ceiling wasn't as high as most other picks. It was always pretty much a sure thing he would stick in the NBA. As a capped out contender the Jazz don't necessarily need high ceiling, but someone who can give some quality bench minutes. Bane fell in the draft because he has short arms (6-5 with a 6-4 wingspan), but there was no doubt he could play good enough defense and shoot lights out.gomretat wrote: ↑July 9th, 2021, 12:03 pmI liked the Doke pick and still do, even though everyone else hates it. The draft outside of a few picks every year is about taking a gamble, - like the Jazz did with Rudy. Doke seemed like a project pick with the idea that the could be used 3 years out but with some real potential. I still hope it works but who knows. And finding someone in that draft range that was a contributing wing this year was unlikely.ineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 8th, 2021, 11:29 pmI was okay with the Doke pick at the time, but I hated the pick once they signed Favors with the MLE a few days later. Those moves together made no sense at all.3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑July 7th, 2021, 3:22 pmThe Favors signing made some sense, in a way, but it was probably too reactionary. The Jazz blew the series lead against the Nuggets entirely in the minutes Gobert wasn't on the floor. I think the sting from that was real and they grabbed Favors because he loves Utah, Utah loves him and he can provide some rim defense for the bench. (He was fine in the regular season, struggled in the playoffs.)
Doke was a picked for the same reason. To provide 48 minutes of a big, athletic defender in the paint. I personally hated the pick then and hate the pick now. I don't hate that they picked Doke, I hate that they took him in the first round. If he was their guy, he would have been available in the early 2nd round. The Jazz went into the draft with 23 and traded with the Knicks to get 27 and 38. They traded 38 to dump Bradley, and then moved back into 39 for a future 2nd to get Elijah Hughes.
They out-smarted themselves entirely. Stay at 27 and 38, pick Desmond Bane or Jalen McDaniels then grab Doke at 38. If you're afraid he's going to be gone by then, trade 38 and cash to move up a few spots...those moves are always available. They got 39 for a future second and cash.
(FWIW: As rookies, McDaniels had the 3rd highest Net Rating on a T-Wolves team that actually wasn't terrible once they were healthy, and Bane was solidly in the rotation of a playoff Grizzlies team.)
Anyway...back to Neemie.
The last two offseasons have had some really boneheaded moves and have just been absolute messes at the margins. Sign or extend the wrong guys (Tony Bradley, Ed Davis), then give up picks to get off those guys the next offseason, then use our two biggest offseason assets to add Doke and Favors, then give up a pick for Matt Thomas (who?) when Torrey Craig was there for free.
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I honestly wonder if this fact and the Doke pick with Bane on the board are part of the reason Dennis Lindsay is moving to an advisory role. (Maybe it was his choice, but the rumblings are that it wasn't.)treesap32 wrote: ↑July 9th, 2021, 12:57 pmThe Jazz haven't drafted a real contributing player since Mitchell. Closest one would be Miye Oni, and he gets token minutes here and there.
I think Doke has potential but haven't seen enough to know if he'll capitalize on it or not.
Jazz have done well in signing undrafted free agents. Joe Ingles & Royce O'Neale come to mind. I also like Trent Forrest. I think he has some potential.
Also, the Grayson Allen pick was good...he's an NBA contributer and helped get Mike Conley (although the rumors are the Jazz could have gotten Conley for Rubio, Favs (I think) and picks at the deadline the previous year...if that's true that would have been a much better trade. They weren't re-signing Rubio and moved Favors that offseason anyway.).
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From CBS Sports:
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Queta is likely destined to be the No. 5 offensive option when he's on the court in an NBA game, which is why he has little chance of being picked in the first round. (He attempted seven 3-pointers in three seasons.) But his overall impact -- catalyzed by his pinpoint physicality, hound-like nose for rebounds and elite timing for shot-blocking -- vault him into my top 30. Queta may well also be docked for playing in the Mountain West, though his statistics show that he was a better player against better competition. If you're a team picking in the late 20s, you're a championship contender. If you don't need shooting, youthful size is always a bonus. Queta would be a constructive addition. I think he'll earn a second contract in 2025.
I still say he goes in the first.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba- ... ba-career/
Queta is likely destined to be the No. 5 offensive option when he's on the court in an NBA game, which is why he has little chance of being picked in the first round. (He attempted seven 3-pointers in three seasons.) But his overall impact -- catalyzed by his pinpoint physicality, hound-like nose for rebounds and elite timing for shot-blocking -- vault him into my top 30. Queta may well also be docked for playing in the Mountain West, though his statistics show that he was a better player against better competition. If you're a team picking in the late 20s, you're a championship contender. If you don't need shooting, youthful size is always a bonus. Queta would be a constructive addition. I think he'll earn a second contract in 2025.
I still say he goes in the first.
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Good point. I hadn't considered Allen. But I will add that Grayson Allen has GROWN into being a real contributor. In his only season on the Jazz he only played in 38 games, averaged 10 minutes per game (when he actually saw the court), shot 37% from the field and 32% from 3. Not much to write home about. Similar to what we've had from Miye Oni over his first two seasons but Miye can play defense and shot the 3 better than Grayson did.3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑July 9th, 2021, 3:05 pmI honestly wonder if this fact and the Doke pick with Bane on the board are part of the reason Dennis Lindsay is moving to an advisory role. (Maybe it was his choice, but the rumblings are that it wasn't.)treesap32 wrote: ↑July 9th, 2021, 12:57 pmThe Jazz haven't drafted a real contributing player since Mitchell. Closest one would be Miye Oni, and he gets token minutes here and there.
I think Doke has potential but haven't seen enough to know if he'll capitalize on it or not.
Jazz have done well in signing undrafted free agents. Joe Ingles & Royce O'Neale come to mind. I also like Trent Forrest. I think he has some potential.
Also, the Grayson Allen pick was good...he's an NBA contributer and helped get Mike Conley (although the rumors are the Jazz could have gotten Conley for Rubio, Favs (I think) and picks at the deadline the previous year...if that's true that would have been a much better trade. They weren't re-signing Rubio and moved Favors that offseason anyway.).
Grayson has done much better since being traded to Memphis. Do we credit the Jazz for drafting someone that played at a mediocre level in less than half the games as a rookie and then trading him to a new environment where he excels? I guess if you argue that we couldn't have gotten Conley without him... Conley has been an important piece. Same could be said for the lazy cancer Trey Lyles that helped us get Donovan Mitchell.
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In the latest CBS mock draft, Queta is projected to go to the Suns with the 29th pick! That would be cool if we had 2 Aggies on the 2 finals teams!
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My favorite spot for Neemi that I’ve seen him
mocked is second round to Memphis. I’d love him with that young core.
mocked is second round to Memphis. I’d love him with that young core.
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Having Ja Morant to throw lobs would be a big positive for him.ineptimusprime wrote: ↑July 10th, 2021, 3:20 pmMy favorite spot for Neemi that I’ve seen him
mocked is second round to Memphis. I’d love him with that young core.
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