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Burks likely done for season?

fishonjazz said:
There in lies the problem. You shouldn't have to investigate. Mis-information everywhere. No one has a clue about anything.
This thread exists for a reason.
The jazz are doing a horrible job of providing any sort of clear info on Burks injury or date to return to action. And they have done a horrible job from the beginning.
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I'd like more info from the Jazz on what's going on, but there are other possible reasons why they would be circumspect about things. Suppose, for instance, that the problem is that Burks can't explode to the left like he usually does, or that there's some particular part of his game that is impacted by the recovery. Why announce to rival teams where his Achilles's heel is?
 
The Jazz don't owe anyone anything as it relates to the public part of managing an injury. And if I were them I couldn't care less about the speculation by the media and fan sites. As long as the player and the organization are comfortable with how it is being managed that is all that matters. I would love to know what is going on but I get why they manage it close to the vest.
 
LifeOnaPlate said:
I'd like more info from the Jazz on what's going on, but there are other possible reasons why they would be circumspect about things. Suppose, for instance, that the problem is that Burks can't explode to the left like he usually does, or that there's some particular part of his game that is impacted by the recovery. Why announce to rival teams where his Achilles's heel is?
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Cause he aint playing anyway. It doesn't hurt us for our opponent to know that Burks is having a hard time exploding to his left if he is chilling on the bench in a suit.

Jazz obviously won't play him until he has proven he can do everything at 200% so letting the opponent know what he is struggling with while he is out doesn't really matter if he has to fix that issue before he can play anyway
 
I can't believe I just thought of this angle. I wonder what the insurance policy is on Burks? Maybe at this point holding him out a few more games is worth millions. Given how conservatively everything else has been played, this honestly wouldn't surprise me.
 
NAOS said:
I can't believe I just thought of this angle. I wonder what the insurance policy is on Burks? Maybe at this point holding him out a few more games is worth millions. Given how conservatively everything else has been played, this honestly wouldn't surprise me.
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wow.

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NAOS said:
I can't believe I just thought of this angle. I wonder what the insurance policy is on Burks? Maybe at this point holding him out a few more games is worth millions. Given how conservatively everything else has been played, this honestly wouldn't surprise me.
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Damn you Naos... you nailed it. Our medical staff are basically the claim underwriters... Millers getting them checks.
 
If an insured player is disabled, there is a 41 game waiting period, after which the insurance company pays 80% of the guaranteed portion of the player's remaining base salary, up to $175,000 per regular season game. The waiting period can span seasons, and the player even can attempt to come back -- if he does and finds that he is unable to play, the 41-game count resumes (as long as he stopped playing due to the same injury).

After his 41st missed game the insurance company starts picking up 80% of the tab... Burks has missed 49... His per game salary is roughly $115,000. For each game the Jazz would save roughly $92,000 if I am reading things correctly. Jazz save another $500k if Burks doesn't play... already saved roughly $700k. Keep getting dem checks!
 
Burks played more minutes last season than he will this season. Gotta feel for the guy. Especially when they're completely separate injuries.
 
gomretat said:
As long as the player and the organization are comfortable with how it is being managed that is all that matters.
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The player, alec Burks, wants to play according to reports.
NAOS said:
I can't believe I just thought of this angle. I wonder what the insurance policy is on Burks? Maybe at this point holding him out a few more games is worth millions. Given how conservatively everything else has been played, this honestly wouldn't surprise me.
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Handlogten's Heros said:
If an insured player is disabled, there is a 41 game waiting period, after which the insurance company pays 80% of the guaranteed portion of the player's remaining base salary, up to $175,000 per regular season game. The waiting period can span seasons, and the player even can attempt to come back -- if he does and finds that he is unable to play, the 41-game count resumes (as long as he stopped playing due to the same injury).

After his 41st missed game the insurance company starts picking up 80% of the tab... Burks has missed 49... His per game salary is roughly $115,000. For each game the Jazz would save roughly $92,000 if I am reading things correctly. Jazz save another $500k if Burks doesn't play... already saved roughly $700k. Keep getting dem checks!
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Boom goes the dynamite!
 
Respect to AB, you know he's working his *** off to get back onto the court and no one wants him to get back as bad as he does.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
If an insured player is disabled, there is a 41 game waiting period, after which the insurance company pays 80% of the guaranteed portion of the player's remaining base salary, up to $175,000 per regular season game. The waiting period can span seasons, and the player even can attempt to come back -- if he does and finds that he is unable to play, the 41-game count resumes (as long as he stopped playing due to the same injury).

After his 41st missed game the insurance company starts picking up 80% of the tab... Burks has missed 49... His per game salary is roughly $115,000. For each game the Jazz would save roughly $92,000 if I am reading things correctly. Jazz save another $500k if Burks doesn't play... already saved roughly $700k. Keep getting dem checks!
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So, does this mean the Jazz are keeping him out to save money? What a bunch of crap. Well, from the last tweet I saw from Andy Larsen, the story that he is done for the season is bogus. So, I hope they will activate him against the Clips -- wouldn't that be ironic. The team that caused his injury.
 
Burks was wearing some slick red dress pants last night. That's mafia **** right there. I couldn't see his shoes, but I guarantee they were Italian loafers.

More proof.
 
King Cy said:
Yeah not buying that bs at all.

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I deal with a lot of rich dudes... Not saying Miller is driving this and telling the staff to hold him out, but if he comes back and plays 10 minutes and isn't much better than CJ it costs him $100k. Rich dudes care about that... I'm convinced it is at least a factor. You telling me if he plays tomorrow or next week that his body is so much stronger than it was a few days ago and now he can avoid other injuries?
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I deal with a lot of rich dudes... Not saying Miller is driving this and telling the staff to hold him out, but if he comes back and plays 10 minutes and isn't much better than CJ it costs him $100k. Rich dudes care about that... I'm convinced it is at least a factor. You telling me if he plays tomorrow or next week that his body is so much stronger than it was a few days ago and now he can avoid other injuries?
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Not buying it.

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The Jazz are disrespectful towards the fans not making official statements concerning the recovery time.

Burks is ready to play, I don't understand their approach. If it were only for chemistry reasons, it would be scandalous!
 
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