Why I'm disappointed with the draft...and a possible way to fix it

[fishonjazz]

Bring over pleiss or tomic or sign a decent backup 5 (like that dude on new Orleans whose name I always forget) and let the mutha ****ing cake bake

 

[gregbroncs]

Backup center isn't that important.

Maybe not. But I still see it as our biggest need. I don't think this team has a lot of weaknesses besides age.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Maybe not. But I still see it as our biggest need. I don't think this team has a lot of weaknesses besides age.

Now that we drafted Lyles it probably is. I'm not even sure the backup we got would ever see any minutes outside of injuires.

Most teams didn't even use true centers as backups during the playoffs.

 

[My2Cents]

Love that play. Best play of the year probably. Thanks also posting.

Also teh boobs I that chick that showed the play are fantastic

You were so excited you couldn't even write that sentence.

 

[gregbroncs]

Now that we drafted Lyles it probably is. I'm not even sure the backup we got would ever see any minutes outside of injuires.

Most teams didn't even use true centers as backups during the playoffs.

I see it more as an insurance/development need. I'm not sure a guy would play unless he was impressive. I think if the guy was Tomic he would play. If it's someone less maybe not except in blowouts. And I don't like just following the trends of the NBA. Make teams matchup with our big athletic lineup like the Lakers did with Odom, Gasol and Bynum.

 

[JazzyFresh]

I find it somewhat contradictory to say "I don't like this draft because we didn't fill a void, but there is still FA". I fully expect us to make a D. Booker type signing to clean up the area/areas we are missing. This person doesn't have to be an all-star by any means, more or less someone who can fit within the system.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I see it more as an insurance/development need. I'm not sure a guy would play unless he was impressive. I think if the guy was Tomic he would play. If it's someone less maybe not except in blowouts. And I don't like just following the trends of the NBA. Make teams matchup with our big athletic lineup like the Lakers did with Odom, Gasol and Bynum.

Their backup center was DJ Mbenja

 

[Coach Ellis]

Whoever it is, they need to be able to get solid minutes during the regular season without hurting the team. Gobert and Favors MUST be healthy and fresh for the playoffs if the Jazz are going to make any noise whatsoever. Tomic, Pleiss, rookie, free agent. It doesn't matter. As long as we can keep Gobert and Favors fresh then there's a chance. It's a war of attrition. Stay healthy in the regular season and win enough games to make the playoffs, then let your top players try to take over in the playoffs.

 

[gregbroncs]

Their backup center was DJ Mbenja

Bynum and Gasol both played minutes at C for them. And they did have one that could fill in for injuries/foul trouble/rest if needed. A guy like that would be fine. I'd prefer someone better. I don't think Cooley qualifies. I just don't see him as a long term NBA player.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Bynum and Gasol both played minutes at C for them. And they did have one that could fill in for injuries/foul trouble/rest if needed. A guy like that would be fine. I'd prefer someone better. I don't think Cooley qualifies. I just don't see him as a long term NBA player.

Favors and Gobert can both play minutes at the C for us.....

 

[gregbroncs]

Favors and Gobert can both play minutes at the C for us.....

Yes and we need a guy like Mbenga, just for depth and rest. I prefer younger and better but don't we always.

 

[gregbroncs]

I wouldn't even be upset if we didn't sign a single guy in FA.