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The case for Trey Burke
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DL is like a great magician, he leaves nothing to chance. PG was our weakest position last year. We now have 4 young players fighting for three spots. Exum has the potential of being a great starter and possibly star, but he had to show improvement this off season to remain the top PG. The little we have seen of him, it looks like he is progressing as planned. By adding Neto DL has given the Jazz some flexibility for the other two spots.
The back up position is Trey's to lose. If Burke does not improve, or Cotton or Neto skills better fit the Jazz, Burke will get moved to third string. Personally I think it would be smarter and more professional to trade him.
Because Neto just signed a contract, there is awaiting time before Neto could be traded. If Neto does not show signs that he can quickly catch on, or Bryce out plays him, Raul could end up in the D League for long stints during the year.
Bryce Cotton is the odd man out. If he does not show vast (skills/meets need) over Burke or Neto by start of season, he will be the one leaving.
Locke talked about how the next big trading action period is around mid December. All teams think they have built the team they want by the first of the season. About 15-20 games into the season they are starting to see their weaknesses. Then they start making moves to fix the problem before the season is lost. I think if Cotton is around at the beginning of the season, the Jazz are not satisfied and we may see some changes early in December.
The back up position is Trey's to lose. If Burke does not improve, or Cotton or Neto skills better fit the Jazz, Burke will get moved to third string. Personally I think it would be smarter and more professional to trade him.
Because Neto just signed a contract, there is awaiting time before Neto could be traded. If Neto does not show signs that he can quickly catch on, or Bryce out plays him, Raul could end up in the D League for long stints during the year.
Bryce Cotton is the odd man out. If he does not show vast (skills/meets need) over Burke or Neto by start of season, he will be the one leaving.
Locke talked about how the next big trading action period is around mid December. All teams think they have built the team they want by the first of the season. About 15-20 games into the season they are starting to see their weaknesses. Then they start making moves to fix the problem before the season is lost. I think if Cotton is around at the beginning of the season, the Jazz are not satisfied and we may see some changes early in December.
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Both are too much to ask.
I am anticipating a CJ Miles-ish trajectory. Meaning down. Would be surprised if he hits better than 34% overall this season. I would be happily surprised, but surprised nonetheless.
Chris
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I literally agree with everything you said, except one thing. I don't think it's at all unlikely that Neto spends the majority of the year in Idaho, and if that's the case, Cotton won't need to be the odd man out.
Really, what Trey's situation involves is outplaying Bryce Cotton. And if Trey is the same old Trey from last year, Cotton will be seeing more of the floor than he does. And just before it gets to that point (no pun intended), you're right: the professional (and wise) thing to do would be to trade him. Doing so would give Cotton some well deserved minutes at the backup spot and make room on the active roster for Neto to return to Utah.
That is what I was meaning. I agree with your thinking
Chris
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Furthermore, let's say Trey doesn't make the improvements that I hope he does... If the Jazz move him and call Neto up, they would potentially have a terrific situation at PG for the next few years. As Exum continues to develop, Quin will have the luxury of having two good backups with complementary skill sets.
If he needs a scoring punch and speed, he puts Cotton in the game. If the situation calls for a more traditional point, Neto goes in. This is the kind of flexibility that will serve the Jazz going forward.
If he needs a scoring punch and speed, he puts Cotton in the game. If the situation calls for a more traditional point, Neto goes in. This is the kind of flexibility that will serve the Jazz going forward.
FalseFlagg K
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and neither of those two will shoot the teams out of a game
Miggs
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Hahaha freakin' Miles. That dude balled last year for Indy actually I think.
Looking up stats now.