June 23rd, 2011 
Russ Loede 
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Is Al Jefferson On The Move?
NBADraft.net comparison: Al Horford
Strengths: Bigman with excellent size, strength and polish … Combines brute strength with a high skill level … Soft hands … Long arms and solid athleticism allow him to be a force in the paint … A tremendous rebounder. Plays with a high motor and enjoys contact … Has a strong frame and a high basketball IQ … Has a scorers mentality. Owns a diverse offensive game with the ability to use post moves and strength to score on his opponent or face the basket and knock down mind-range jumpshots … Has the strength to muscle through contact and finish … Smooth offensive game. Has a soft touch and excellent shooting motion … Good free throw shooter … Has legitimate center size. Measured 6-11, 261 lbs at the LeBron James Skills Academy in July … Possesses great dexterity and body control for a bigman … Coachable kid with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Weaknesses: One of the big concerns scouts have with Kanter is his physical health. He has had a history of knee problems and there are concerns about his knees not checking out 100% when he has NBA physicals … Foot speed is good but not at the level of some of the top inside forces in the NBA … Played one year of high school ball at Stoneridge Prep in Simi Valley, California and was somewhat inconsistent.
Notes: Has dominated his age group for a number of years in European competitions … Set the Hoops Summit record for points with 34.
My Take: I would’ve taken either Kemba or Jimmer. The Jazz are sorely lacking an explosive guard. Kanter will never be an All-Star. Will a big-time playmaking guard fall to them at No. 12? Big-risk taking for GM Kevin O’Connor. What happens now with Millsap and Jefferson? Favors? Too many bigs.
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