Elijah Hughes: Cavaliers G League?

[Alsacs]

Did JB actually compare Elijah Hughes to Dion Waiters and Donovan Mitchell?

I am sorry but I don’t see those comps at all. Dion whenever he wanted to get to the rim couldn’t be stopped. Elijah was a different type of player.

Dion Waiters or Michael Carter-Williams sophomores seasons are the best by Cuse player since Carmelo.
That is even including Hak’s Senior year.

Now Elijah Hughes was a legit top 5 player in the ACC last year and earned his spot in the draft but comparing him to Mitchell and Waters I don’t get.
Elijah Hughes to me is a Robert Covington type of player.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Did JB actually compare Elijah Hughes to Dion Waters and Donovan Mitchell?

I am sorry but I don’t see those comps at all. Dion whenever he wanted to get to the rim couldn’t be stopped. Elijah was a different type of player.

Dion Waters or Michael Carter-Williams sophomores seasons are the best by Cuse player since Carmelo.
That is even including Hak’s Senior year.

Now Elijah Hughes was a legit top 5 player in the ACC last year and earned his spot in the draft but comparing him to Mitchell and Waters I don’t get.
Elijah Hughes to me is a Robert Covington type of player.

Some Jazz fans have made the comparison to CJ Miles.

I think that's probably pretty accurate.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So with the Jazz resigning Clarkson and bringing back Favors, they're carrying a whole lot of salary and have a bunch of roster spots to fill out.

They need Hughes and the cheap contract he'll carry. He's going to get a solid chance on that roster.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[721Comstock]

SO STOKED FOR ELI!!!!

If all goes well, he could end up our 2nd best Orange in the NBA (after Jerami).
But even if he "only" is a bench contributor for several years, that's still making it to the highest level and excelling.

Strum that electric guitar, 3li!!

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Briancuse]

That's an awesome table.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Congratulations. It’s been a good week with Eli, MCW, Jeremy and Carmelo signing new contracts.

 

[walsh2012]

*** rankings

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So it sounds like Hughes actually has a guaranteed 2 year contract, making nearly $900k this season and $1.5M next season.

Not bad, Mr. Hughes.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So the Jazz today picked up Shaq Harrison on a 1 year minimum deal. This is a really good move for them as he will likely be in the backcourt rotation (shoots 38% from three, and can defend 1-3, advanced stat nerds love his game) and seems like a guy that might take a step up leaving a dumpster fire situation with the Bulls to come to a solid organization like the Jazz.

I mention this because I don't think it will impact Elijah's spot on the roster, but it likely does push him down the bench a little more.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Eli getting some playing time right now on NBATV

 

[Cusesky8214]

First NBA bucket

 

[City of Cuse]

He just had a great drive.

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Cusesky8214]

Another drive that resulted in a goaltend and points for Eli and then a 3 pointer!

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Cusesky8214]

Another sweet drive! His game will translate well. Will be fun watching him play for years to come.

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Hughes had a pretty good night for the Jazz during the exhibition tonight. 4-6 from the floor, 1-3 from 3 point range for 9 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a turnover in 12 minutes of action.

 

[FloridaFan]

Would have been worth about 8 points in fantasy. May have to use him as a streaming option

 

[Ragman2000]

"ELIZA HUGHES"

ugh... hopeful they learn his name this season and he carves out a nice spot for himself in the rotation.

 

[Orangezoo]

8 pts 2 boards tonight. 1-5 from 3 but again showing he belongs. This is without a summer league or normal camp too.