Maybe I am the only one, but I see a serious lack of NBA skills in Evans. He can jump. What else?????? I suspect he will be out of the league in a couple of years. And more muscle might hurt as much as it helps, if he puts on weight his jumping will be hindered.
Utah Jazz @ Toronto Raptors 3/9 5:00PM MST
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Maybe I am the only one, but I see a serious lack of NBA skills in Evans. He can jump. What else?????? I suspect he will be out of the league in a couple of years. And more muscle might hurt as much as it helps, if he puts on weight his jumping will be hindered.
Big Al has bigger numbers than Kevin Durant during the past 6 games.
Al doesn't really play C even if he's supposed to. He spends most his time outside the lane, even on defense.
asian_roger
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A win is a win!
I'm suprised I watched the entire game, just when the Jazz were down 10 I was like oh crap and I started to fast forward my dvr. I thought Toronto owned us if they kept playing the zone cause they know we don't have very many good outside shooters, to their dismay CJ actuallye. played pretty good (FOR THIS NIGHT). Jefferson WAS ALL STAR BEAST as always. Very exciting finish Jazz!
FAVORS: hustled on the rebounds, really strong guy. Needs work offensively.
EVANS: tough guy after he landed on his bum when he got that block
HAYWARD: Had a nice block himself
FES: lost as usual (most exciting to watch on the bench as a cheerleader)
HARRIS: A little crazy with his shots but tough guy after hurting his ankle. Loved the hustle.
only disappointment is that I wanted to see Cousin play more
I'm suprised I watched the entire game, just when the Jazz were down 10 I was like oh crap and I started to fast forward my dvr. I thought Toronto owned us if they kept playing the zone cause they know we don't have very many good outside shooters, to their dismay CJ actuallye. played pretty good (FOR THIS NIGHT). Jefferson WAS ALL STAR BEAST as always. Very exciting finish Jazz!
FAVORS: hustled on the rebounds, really strong guy. Needs work offensively.
EVANS: tough guy after he landed on his bum when he got that block
HAYWARD: Had a nice block himself
FES: lost as usual (most exciting to watch on the bench as a cheerleader)
HARRIS: A little crazy with his shots but tough guy after hurting his ankle. Loved the hustle.
only disappointment is that I wanted to see Cousin play more
candrew
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Corbin essentially played 4 guards and Big Al the last 8 minutes. He decided he was going to break the zone by moving the ball around the perimeter and shooting jumpers. Not exactly the most efficient method; but it worked out so I guess he's a genius.
Watson brought the ball up in the set offense. I think he took one shot in the 4th and it looked like crap the second it left his hand.
Jazz4ever
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He has a decent mid range shot and can disrupt with his length on defense, I think he has a future.
Darkwing Duck
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Corbin needed a guy to play the four in the motion offense the Jazz employ to beat the zone. Favors doesn't know it, Fes is useless in it, and Evans isn't good enough for it. Miles came in and shot from the baseline to the middle in the beginning of the set, and that motion started to break down the zone, leading to better shots. It was a great move, especially since Corbin went zone himself to cover the mismatch.
candrew
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I think Evans can have a career similar to Jerome "Junkyard Dog" Williams. They're about the same size only Evans has a lot more hops.
A lot of hustle plays, pesky defense, the occassional put back, deflection, block.... You won't see him in the set offense breaking any one down; but a solid role player.
candrew
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Fair point.....but better shots? Toronto was giving Utah open looks from 3 all night. Jazz just finally started making them.
homeytennis
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Great job in coaching by TY. This was a summer league playing tonight.