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Starting Lineup Now?

It’s always best to have a guy that you KNOW should be in the starting lineup and you can adjust your rotation accordingly for each game.

I’m still hopeful that the Jazz have a magic trick up their sleeve to pull off one more big move for a starting caliber PF.

Again, the key should be looking for undervalued guys who can contribute in the playoffs. Get as much talent as you can into the building, and sort out the details later. Somebody will rise to the occasion.
 
jjscap said:
I like this dude's chances to make the team. But are you saying he may be the new starting PF?
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He’s not a likely candidate. Still hoping for one more power move by the Jazz (preferably involving a trade with Exum’s $9.6 million salary.)
 
jjscap said:
I like this dude's chances to make the team. But are you saying he may be the new starting PF?
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I'm saying a few things:

- Royce at the 4 isn't necessarily optimal in all cases - there are plenty of 1's, 2's and 3's out there for him to guard.
- barring trades, Jazz won't be able to significantly upgrade at the 4.
- While I really like Niang and think he'll be a legit offensive force coming off the bench, he doesn't really fit "The Jazz mold" on defense. Poor footwork, not a guy who goes and runs down rebounds. I'm not advocating it; but at the same time I wouldn't be surprised if he's moved.

I have absolutely zero expectation of Brantley being a NBA starter coming out of the gate - but there are A LOT of minutes to be had at the 4. He can start on the road to claiming them tonight.
 
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Still a hole at the 4. Otherwise looking scary.

I think the genius of handing things to a new GM was that he doesn't have any baggage. He has no sacred cows (like DedEx) to be overly emotionally attached to. So he can make the necessary moves. Working out so far.
 
candrew said:
I'm saying a few things:

- Royce at the 4 isn't necessarily optimal in all cases - there are plenty of 1's, 2's and 3's out there for him to guard.
- barring trades, Jazz won't be able to significantly upgrade at the 4.
- While I really like Niang and think he'll be a legit offensive force coming off the bench, he doesn't really fit "The Jazz mold" on defense. Poor footwork, not a guy who goes and runs down rebounds. I'm not advocating it; but at the same time I wouldn't be surprised if he's moved.

I have absolutely zero expectation of Brantley being a NBA starter coming out of the gate - but there are A LOT of minutes to be had at the 4. He can start on the road to claiming them tonight.
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