Don/Rudy ESPN Article
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I guess I should add that - since these super mature players go out of their way to read what irrelevant people like us have to say - I have had high hopes for Donovan that he’s special and actually super mature and self-aware. I hope my doubts will be proven wrong but there are real serious signs that this is going to end up being a bad ending.
But really, why is Donovan’s shot selection so bad and why doesn’t he get more assists?
But really, why is Donovan’s shot selection so bad and why doesn’t he get more assists?
LoPo
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The future is still bright. We should believe in Donovan - not bash the guy.
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LoPo
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Until Gobert dominates in a playoff series, he's not as important as Donovan. And that's before all the off court benefits Donovan brings.
Support the kid - don't run him off.
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Support the kid - don't run him off.
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The issue is the rest of the team undoubtably likes Donovan more.
Remember when we were up 25 in game 5 of the OKC series and then Gobert picked up his 5th foul and we lost?.......Your definition of “dominate” is skewed. He’s been vital to winning as well and yes so has Donovan. Also we all support him, but asking for him to be open and honest isn’t an issue.
He forced Houston to have its 3 worst offensive games of the season in a row.
LoPo
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The team forced Houston while he led. But even at his best, it took Donovan going for 31 to win the only game we won.
Rudy is a very good player, but he simply can't take over a game. Legends like Mutombo or even Ewing were so good, but never got over the hump because playoff basketball is about perimeter play.
Prioritizing Rudy over Donovan is such bad thinking. Especially considering the weak excuses y'all are using to bash Donovan.
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Miggs
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Mutombo’s a legend? Lulz.
JimLes
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Sounds like socialism to me.
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If I was just to read this thread and not the article I would think it was a bad news inside. However I did read it yesterday as the Jazznews on IG recommended it and I was encouraged buy it. I mean it did have things in it that made me realize there was a bit more too it then I thought there was but that both sides acknowledge mistakes were made on how things were handled.
DM said in the article that people on the team and that mattered knew how he felt and he felt there was no need to re-hash or respond public to the things being said. He also said he felt bad that it detracted from the team and what other players were doing and saying. Also it mentioned basically had the season continued as normal that this would've been a non issue as they would've been together in the locker room to hash it out and there would've been other stories around the NBA so this would've been a small or non story.
Rudy said he did act immature and realizes he can be difficult to deal with but it all comes from wanting to win and they both said they recognize the other person is all about winning. So boom done, they can always have that common ground and learn and grow from this. Like it said in the article Jazz coaches put in their ears to remember if what they are saying or feeling is about proving your own point or is it about winning. So to me it seems like the Jazz staff have a handle and have been aware of each side point of view since the start.
DM said in the article that people on the team and that mattered knew how he felt and he felt there was no need to re-hash or respond public to the things being said. He also said he felt bad that it detracted from the team and what other players were doing and saying. Also it mentioned basically had the season continued as normal that this would've been a non issue as they would've been together in the locker room to hash it out and there would've been other stories around the NBA so this would've been a small or non story.
Rudy said he did act immature and realizes he can be difficult to deal with but it all comes from wanting to win and they both said they recognize the other person is all about winning. So boom done, they can always have that common ground and learn and grow from this. Like it said in the article Jazz coaches put in their ears to remember if what they are saying or feeling is about proving your own point or is it about winning. So to me it seems like the Jazz staff have a handle and have been aware of each side point of view since the start.
Because people kept missing wide open 3s. No Rudy and those 31 points would mean nothing. Which playoff game did Donovan win us single-handedly?
Rudy is the system defensively and offensively. Our PnR heavy system which creates so many open shots can't be replicated without Rudy. Rudy leads the league in screen assists for a reason.
No u.