What Will The Jazz Do at #14?

Shane Larkin, PG Miami So. (6-0, 171)

The Jazz really need to upgrade their point guard position, even if Mo Williams is retained, he's much better as a combo guard off the bench than as a starting point guard. Shane Larkin is a pure point and with tremendous quickness and athleticism, he is also a very good shooter. If he was 2 inches taller he'd be a top 5 pick and could start from day one for the Jazz.

Dennis Schroeder, PG Germany (6-2, 165)

On the other hand, Dennis Schroeder might need a little more time to develop, but could turn into a really good point guard with the proper coaching. He is long, quick, and a good shooter with point guard skills, he just need some seasoning to refine those skills. Most off all he needs to get into the weight room and bulk up some, as he needs to get stronger.

Sergey Karasev, SG Russia (6-7, 195)

If the Jazz aren't satisfied with any of the available point guards, they may target a shooter, as they really struggle from deep last season. Alec Burks has a ton of potential as a slasher, but isn't much of a threat as a shooter. Sergey Karasev would give them a nice shooter off the bench who can also make some plays with a high basketball IQ and passing ability.

Lucas Nogueria, C Brazil (7-0, 220)

Another option for Utah is frontcourt depth, as both Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap will be free agents and it's unlikely that both will be back. The Jazz have been fans of Nogueria for a while and he would certainly be a nice fit, especially replacing Jefferson. Nogueria is an long, mobile defensive center with a lot of upside. Enes Kanter and Millsap/Jefferson provide the offense with Nogueria and Derrick Favors as the rim protectors.

Steven Adams, C Pittsburgh Fr. (7-0, 255)

The same concept applies with Adams, who is a defensive minded center. He is more physically developed than Nogueria but also a little less experienced. This would be a nice situation for Adams, who is very raw and needs a lot of time to reach his full potential. In Utah, he'd be the fourth option among big men at least and have plenty of time to grow without pressure.