We're going to disagree on this. Mo doesn't have that ability. Watching him run pick and rolls is painful, even when he tries to pass. As soon as he puts the ball on the floor, he's decided what he's going to do with it. He doesn't see the floor well enough or think the game fast enough to be able to make quick reads and make precise passes to exploit seams in the defense. That's not something he's going to figure out at this point in his career.Originally Posted by billyshelby
He's not an offensive post player, and that's why both the Jazz and the Hawks have used him in the post. He's an excellent passer out of the post, and has a very high court vision out of the post position, and that's always been the case.
Like I said.... it makes opposing defenses wonder what the hell is going on with a play like that.
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered." - Thomas Jefferson
As Jerry Sloan used to say all the time. "the player needs to be ready to play at all times when and if your number is called, and Burks isn't keeping himself prepared from the looks of things. Right now his biggest strength is getting in the lane and getting to the foul line, but if you can't make your foul shots what's the damn point. Right now there are better options then Burks. It's not Ty's fault Burks has confidence issues or whatever it is. If anything he is having a bad attitude about his time on the court and it's affecting his play.
We do agree on this. Completely. I'm not sure what I said that disagrees with this, but you just said exactly what I think.
He is NOT a good passer at all, in any situation. He's not good in the post, he's not a good ballhandler, and he's not a very good player. Maybe that will change, but that's what the first 6 games say.
Well now it all makes sense. So you're judging Marvin's NBA passing career by his first 6 games with the Jazz?
For one thing, Corbin doesn't know how to use Marvin yet and he's still creating opportunities for himself and his teammates.
Marvin has always been known for his passing out of the post, and scouters have been saying that for years.
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered." - Thomas Jefferson
Mo isn't a floor general, he doesn't have a good sense of spacing or pace. Dude's probably been the Jazz's most consistently competitive player this season, but no amount of trying is going to change the way he sees/plays the game of basketball.
Maybe I misread that part of your post.
Dude reminds me strongly of Bryon Russel. Best wing defender on the team, fairly solid shot, professional attitude, doesn't expect a lot of plays run for him.
"I'm a moron for thinking the Browns could even sniff 10 wins in a division where the other three teams (two of whom almost always make the playoffs) made the post-season last year. Gyp Rosetti's thee God of football knowledge." - Brown Notes
Come on now, we wouldn't have seen Favors' behind the back dribble and layup if Tinsley hadn't thrown a quick outlet pass.
Perfect comparison. The Jazz FO knew what they were doing when they traded Harris for Marvin, and he's exactly the team player/defender that a young team needs moving ahead in the playoffs.
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered." - Thomas Jefferson
Tinsley was a breath of fresh air to watch, and it's something the Jazz only wish they could get on a consistent basis. It's unfortunate that Tinsley isn't still a little younger, and had more in the tank.
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered." - Thomas Jefferson
Paul Millsap 30 mins
Al Jefferson 37 mins
Favors 16 mins
Kanter 11 mins
sigh...
Corbin sucks.
Again Big Al with a great game at home against average bigs. He played good no doubt, but he needs to do this on the road against elite
teams if he is going to be our leader (Favors as well).
"Most nights (The Jazz) couldn’t stop a grandpa with a walker, particularly if he gave a head fake."
Isn't Gortat considered to be one of the better defensive big men in the league?
Sign Scotty Hopson #powercircle
i believe he leads the league in blocked shots per game
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