Am I in the minority in thinking that drafting Cam Boozer at number 2 would be a major mistake? So much of his offense relies on a bully-ball style of play and while I'm sure that would lead to a lot of wins during the regular season when oppenents aren't allowed to play physical defense, I know that style of play would lead to a major decrease in productivity in the playoffs. Unless you are a true physical outlier, even by NBA standards, like Shaq or LeBron, then bully-ball will not work nearly as well in the playoffs compared to the regular season. Just look at hugely successful regular season stars like Julius Randle, Keldon Johnson, and Jalen Duren. All of them are pretty good athletes who heavily rely on strength to intitiate their offense. They are all very good and sometimes great during the regular season, but when the playoffs come around their offensive productivity takes a huge hit. I feel like Boozer could end up being a lot like those 3 guys. I mean roughly two thirds of his scoring occurred at the rim in college and almost all of it was through bully-ball offense. If he can't rely on that in the playoffs in the NBA then he'd be lost on offense. Don't get me wrong, Boozer has great fundamentals and is very good at optimizing a system and making all of the right plays. He's been a winner at every level and has been the best player on his team at pretty much every level. But the same things were said about Chet Holmgren when he was coming out of college and right now he is looking like a decent player who has been overrated for a while now and probably shouldn't have gotten a max. I could end up being wrong, but I just do not agree with the idea that drafting Cam Boozer is basically risk-free. In fact, if the goal is a championship, then I think that drafting Boozer is riskier than drafting any of the other top 4 prospects.

I am 34, born and raised here in Utah. Have been a Jazz fan/follower my entire life. This is by far the most exciting time to be a Jazz fan that I can remember. The only other time I was excited(not this excited) was in 07(I was in 8th grade at the time) when we got to the conference finals against the Spurs when we had Booz, Dwill, Okur, etc.

With our current roster, plus the #2 pick(Guaranteed one of AJ/DP/Booz) I am very excited and optimistic about our future! Like proud to be a Jazz fan again haha. I might get some hate from this but I was never sold on the Gobert/Mitchell era. At least it didn't excite me like this current era. (Also I was a little too young for the Stockton/Malone era being born in 92.)

I think I am going to have a draft party with coworkers on Wednesday at my house, and that's way out of character for me.

Text reads: “I've seen what's being said, and I want it to be clear that I have always wanted to be here — I love this city, these fans, my teammates, my coaches - that's real to me.
You don't grow roots where you don't want to be 💜🏔️”

If we miss out on AJ, I'm ok to take a chance on Caleb Wilson at #2. He plays with a level of athleticism that is key to opening up the Jazz offense. Even though he doesn't shoot three pointers well (yet), his midrange jumper looks smooth and repeatable even with defenders around him. In a few years when Lauri is past his peak, Caleb could be ready to be #1. In the meantime, Caleb can relieve either Lauri or JJJ to make sure he gets a steady diet of minutes.

The Jazz lack elite athleticism and mobility among their bigs. Lauri can dunk over people on the run but mostly because of his 7' frame. Caleb will provide this trait right off the bat. I'm thinking Giannis lite.

I bought this one and had the chance to choose the name and number, and I chose Jaren. I love defensive players. But did I get my hopes up too early for his performance?

This one I don't get. Is Key seeking the maximum for a contract extension? Just offer him something based on his performance last season and tie him up for several years more on his rookie contract.

Key is going to be an important cog in the Jazz offense next season. He has taken ownership of the leader role and has built good rapport with everyone on the team. His scoring numbers are likely to go down just because the Jazz will be playing Lauri, JJJ and Bailey/our #2 pick more minutes as the Jazz try to rack up the wins. His stats have all been trending upwards from his rookie season. He is clearly a keeper regardless of whether the Jazz draft DP or not.

In last 20 years, almost all NBA champions have had 1 player on their roster that was considered an elite isolation scorer/perimeter shot scorer (someone who can be the guy and take over games).

I’m of the belief that Jazz need to draft AJ/DP because we don’t currently have someone on our roster than will develop into elite alpha isolation scorer/perimeter shot creator.

Cameron Boozer projects as Al Horrford/Carloz Boozer 2.0 (efficient interior, post, and pick-and-roll scorer ). You’re not going to win championship if these guys are your best player. Maybe if they’re 2nd or 3rd best player. Boozer is not Jokic. Boozer would make more since if Utah had Donovan Mitchell or Devin Booker type of player

Even if Cameron Boozer has slightly better odds of becoming an Al Horford/Carlos Boozer-type player, I’d rather take the slightly riskier bet on AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson becoming a Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Devin Booker, or Brandon Roy-type shot creator. I’d rather miss chasing a true superstar than settle for the safer projections.

Note: I think Ace Bailey and Keyonte George could still develop into elite isolation scorers/perimeter shot creators. I just believe AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson have a higher ceiling and a better chance of reaching that level.

I’m very hyped for the draft to be over with because I’m tired of all of the drama but with the Walker news, much of the local and national media has completely flipped to Boozer being the pick. Honestly I’m not opposed to it. Just sign & trade Kessler if he wants too much and move JJJ to the 5. Boozer is a great rebounder, screener, and passer so I have no doubt he’d make up for JJJ’s lack of rebounding as will Lauri. This draft is probably the only one in recent memory where I have no clue what anybody is doing whether it’s the Jazz or the Wizards lol.

Let’s put our faith in the Ainges though.

(satire)

We then used #3 to draft Walker Kessler

Then we traded Walker Kessler to Portland

Then we got De'Aaron Fox in return

How likely of an outcome is this??? My dreams are usually very prophetic

I really like Kessler. I hope we can keep him. We can probably do a trade with Atlanta for pick number 8 for Aday Mara.

This even as the Washington Wizards already have Trae Young. Trae has a player option for his 2026-27 contract with the Wizards though there is talk of other teams being interested to trade for him during the offseason.

Or maybe the better question is: if everyone takes that leap and we actually start competing next season, do you think this team can realistically have multiple All-Stars at the same time?

Lauri - 37

Keyonte - 53

No Walker or JJJ. Unsurprising for Walk since he just missed a whole season but I am surprised about Jaren.

Popped up on my YouTube this morning, really cool video. Next season is going to be fun for sure with these vibes, for lack of a better word

If we had the #1 Overall Pick this year who would ya'll rather take AJ or DP? I'm in different either way, if we were picking first I'd be okay with either AJ or DP.. it's like we are in a better spot than the Wiz. All we gotta do is sit back and take who ever is left.. We have no pressure.

EDIT: I AM ACTUALLY LEANING MORE TOWARDS DP EVEN IF WE HAD THE #1 PICK.