In a move that went somewhat under the radar, the Jazz received the draft rights to Gabriele Procida in the trade that sent Simone Fontecchio to Detroit.
Procida just won the [2023-24 EuroLeague Rising Star Award](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/albas-gabriele-procida-secures-2023-24-euroleague-rising-star-award/). Here’s a [highlight tape ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AKHpXHR8AI)of his play.
He’s turning 22 in June and is a 6’7″ wing, so he would fill a position of need for the Jazz.
Considering the draft lottery results and the weak 2024 draft class, how would you feel if the Jazz included 2024 picks in a trade for a current NBA player and brought Procida in as a rookie this upcoming season?
I know a lot of this is contingent on whether Procida and his EuroLeague club are open to a buyout of his current contract. I’m no expert on that process, nor am I an expert in evaluating overseas talent.
It seems like he could be a part of Ainge’s “flexibility” plan. If the Jazz make a trade within the next couple seasons that clears out players or picks, it may create an opportunity to develop Procida with the Jazz.
by Inner_Bison2372
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The two things don’t seem particularly related. If the Jazz find a deal they like that involves moving the picks, they’ll do it regardless of anything going on with Procida.
If they like Procida, they’ll bring him over if they can, regardless of what they do with their picks.
His tape kinda reminds me of Dante Exum.