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D'Angelo Russell

Trade for Kevin Love. That’s the move. The only move. Fits perfectly in offense. Gives Utah a Big 3. He is under a long term deal. Has history with Rubio.

Would require a big swing of Picks (at least 2 firsts) but it is worth it, unless Jazz want to continue to be super patient. But it must be done while Mitchell is under his rookie deal.
 
LoPo said:
The idea for Russell isn't to break the bank to get him. I don't project him to be some All Star. I just want a guy next to Mitchell long term who can shoot, adequately defend and looks to pass first. I also want to get a caliber guy we likely wouldn't be able to get in free agency.

He has taken a little step back recently after an incredible run but the kid can still play. Brooklyn is working with a pretty terrible roster and trying to figure out the Dinwiddie/Russell dynamic. Dinwiddie seems like an alpha type and Russell isn't. Dinwiddie took 16 three pointers last night. We already have that kind of guy in Mitchell so we need someone who compliments him.

We went out and got Korver accepting his limitations because we liked his fit. We traded a 1st for Hill even though we knew he only had a year on his contract. We used a 1st and space on Rubio even though we knew his limitations. I'm not really sure what Brooklyn expects to get for Russell, but I would be shocked if they kept him this summer. If we could get Russell for something like Neto, Bradley, Niang, and a 1st rounder, I think it would be wise.

I highly doubt our front office will pursue Russell, but I think we should be looking to see what transpires with him. As a small market franchise, we really need to buy low on potential great fits when we can.
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He shoots 2% better than Rubio with much worse D...
 
Thee jazz fan said:
And Cy mentioned Russell being benched in the 4th the last two games.


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2nd rd pick Rodions Kurucs has scored 53 points in the last 3 games for them. Spencer Dinwiddie, idk the best way I can put it is in college he used to dominate and slowly but surely his nba games are looking more and more like that. Word is already out he might have undersold himsefl on this extension he signed.

Russell was gifted to them by the Lakers, dumb trade, Utah should thank their lucky stars if somehow they trade for him but it's gonna cost a lot and wont happen probably, the Nets have no incentive and need his playmaking with LaVert out.

The east is easy, they have their draftpick this year finally, so they'ly probably give it their best shot til the asb then tank off, the east its easier to maneuver like this, or i should say the stay of the west has made it that way for eastern teams..
 
LoPo said:
He isn't left wide freaking open like Rubio and his D isn't that bad.
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Russell only shoots 2.5% better on "wide open" 3's, and he takes .3 less of those shots per game than Rubio.

Russell isnt a great shooter, and he takes bad shots. He's having the best month of his career and Rubio is still outplaying him. There's a reason the dude is getting benched in close games.

Trust me, I watch a lot of Nets games. The guy doesnt impact the game nearly as much as Rubio on either end.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Russell only shoots 2.5% better on "wide open" 3's, and he takes .3 less of those shots per game than Rubio.

Russell isnt a great shooter, and he takes bad shots. He's having the best month of his career and Rubio is still outplaying him. There's a reason the dude is getting benched in close games.

Trust me, I watch a lot of Nets games. The guy doesnt impact the game nearly as much as Rubio on either end.
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I think Russell might be better as a sixth man type. Where his inefficient offense won't murder you... but he has off ball value on offense so he can mix in with starting units.

The only things that intrigue me are catch and shoot 3 point percentage, ball handling help out of a bigger pg type, and ability to create his own shot (even if it is inefficient). I think you can find that elsewhere at a lower price and maybe without the huge defensive downside.
 
Gilles de Rais said:
2nd rd pick Rodions Kurucs has scored 53 points in the last 3 games for them. Spencer Dinwiddie, idk the best way I can put it is in college he used to dominate and slowly but surely his nba games are looking more and more like that. Word is already out he might have undersold himsefl on this extension he signed.

Russell was gifted to them by the Lakers, dumb trade, Utah should thank their lucky stars if somehow they trade for him but it's gonna cost a lot and wont happen probably, the Nets have no incentive and need his playmaking with LaVert out.

The east is easy, they have their draftpick this year finally, so they'ly probably give it their best shot til the asb then tank off, the east its easier to maneuver like this, or i should say the stay of the west has made it that way for eastern teams..
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As someone who watched Spencer in college first hand, not along side other tv's but in person he never dominated. It was a surprise when he declared for the draft and has really stepped up his game in nba. Dominated though? NEever. This a prime example of why you need to watch whole games and not piece here or there and video highlights. Russell he dominated at OSU in his one year.
 
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