Sorry, that should be Jefferies, not Jeffries. If we get Ming could Jeffries be our guy at 15? He would upgrade our defense significantly and also has the potential to be a decent offensive player. I'd still prefer to do a deal for an Artest or someone, but if we can't work it out and keep #15 I think Jeffries could be a solid pick. Rice gives us offense (before he gets hurt) and Jeffries would be the athletic, defensive backup. I see him as a Doug Christie type of player but at the 3 position instead of 2.
I basically agree. We need an athletic, defensive-minded 3, which is why I was actually a little disappointed when we traded Richard Jefferson. He was just the type we needed: a guy who was big enough to play the 3 but athletic enough to play 2. So I think Chris J. would be a good choice, but I would take Jared J. if he is still there.
I agree Drex, some form of a Jeff..... I don't think Jared will be there though. I like his more refined offensive skills, but I think Chris is a better defender. They both have a kind of toughness to them at the 3 and that's the main thing we need.
If Nachbar's gone at #15, I'd grab Chris in a flash. The team has plenty of offense. The team <b>needs</b> a guy like this. Somebody we can place on the top wing players in the league. I think Chris is a perfect fit for this club.
Nachabr is your guy if he is there (though I think he will be gone by 10 or 11)....if not Jefferies, some form of Jeff, is definitely a good call....I was bummed about Jefferson too, but I think it will work out. The thing that Nachbar brings too is the size. he is built like a bull for a small forward. He is actually 6'9" and has the stroke of Peja and, the bulk of Drexler...same as jefferies, but not as nice of a stroke!!!
There are so many options at SF in this draft. I wish people would just give up on the idea of Odom and Rashard. These guys would not be happy being a 4th option on offense. Give me a team player who doesn't need the ball. Artest is the only veteran out there that really intrigues me at SF.
How exactly is this not Terence Morris? He's an athletic, defensive-minded 3..... Everyone is really quick to dismiss him when from what everyone has said the only real hole in his game is his shooting touch right now. If the idea is to get a prolific point scorer at the 3, then by all means looking elsewhere is a good idea. But if an athletic player who workes hard on the defensive end is all you're looking for than why go out to get someone when you can just as easily develop someone you have under contract? No one I've asked this question to has ever responded to that... Other than poor shooting percentages, what other knocks does everyone have about Morris' game? Does he not hussle? Is he not playing Defense? Does he disrupt offensive flow?
I think TMo has the opposite problem of MoT. MoT is a SF in a PF's body, but TMo is a PF in a SF body. TMo is a good defender, but not great. He's a good rebounder, but not great. And other than those 2 things he gives nothing. He can't shoot, he can't dribble, and he can't pass. There are guys in the draft that give us what TMo already does plus some combination of the things Morris doesn't.
I'd agree that Morris hasn't shown much shooting talent but I completely disagree with the idea that he can't dribble and he can't pass. As for Jefferies, I'm confused what more he brings to the table over Morris, aside from maybe a little more aggressiveness slashing to the basket. That and the fact he's comming back from a season ending knee injury that cut short his year at Fresno State. If a SF is what they're going to get, I think the rockets need to take a chance on a huge talent, get a young vet, or be content to let Morris develop. I guess I just see Jared Jeffries and Chris Jefferies as close to lateral movements in talent level.
I'd love for us to make a move to get a better player. I don't know that Chris will be a starter. He has the talent but there are questionmarks. I'd much prefer to deal the pick and a player or 2 to get a higher quality player (I like Butler and Tsika as guys to move up for), but I was saying Jefferies is a guy to consider if we're to keep the #15 because we can't find a plausible trade and we draft Ming (so our need is therefor at SF).
If we're forced to use the pick at 15, I guess in order of who I'd want I'd look for Woods possibly dropping (a long shot, but possible), Nachbar, and then the best available player regardless of position. But that's just my impressions from what I've read, and that's not a lot to go on
Chris Jeffries is a nice player and I would like to see him as a defensive lockdown specialist for the Rockets at SF, but I really think that Nachbar is their man if they select Ming. He is the exact type of player that Rudy likes and he is supposed to be NBA ready and can step in and contribute his first year. Look for the rockets to package #15 and KT to move up to ensure that they will select him.
Nachbar should be there at 15 though, since i believe he still has a buyout to deal with(?). if he isnt that means someone must of seriously dropped in stock, and we'll still get a blue chipper
