Game Thread Jan 16, 2023 02:00PM MT: Jazz vs Timberwolves

[Release the Kraken]

Kessler is making me miss Rudy less and less. Definitely the superior player compared to Rudy's rookie year. Kessler with such good instincts all around, and can actually move around the rim. That spin move and reverse dunk both bode well for the future. Haven't been this excited about a player since, well since Rudy actually. He is really going to be the gem of all the trades this summer. Who knew? Love it so much!

That kid from Finland is pretty good.

 

[jazfan23]

The quotes from wolves board are going to be an all time great read

Much like the “ Kessler needs to be benched until KO is traded “ thread

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

If I'm being honest, I wasn't sure if Kessler was really a first round pick in last year's draft. I thought his draft range started around 25.

 

[framer]

One thing this does is shuts up all the Minnesota fans that think Naz is better than Gobert going forward. Kessler would not have went 20/20 on Gobert.

 

[HeatCheck]

I don't think it's a coincidence Jazz came back to win in the 2nd half with THT and Gay playing very limited minutes. (THT didn't even get off the bench in the 2nd half).

 

[Eddie Zero]

That Cleveland trade was very fair for both sides. Warms my heart after hearing how the Cavs supposedly won that trade, Ainge made the deal to spite the Knicks, etc, etc.

Ainge flat out robbed the Wolves.

it was fair at the time based on Sexton being injured, Ochai being unproven and the Finnisher never being given a lot of usage in Cleveland, which is how Danny got the Cavs next decade of draft picks lol But now that Sexton looks better than hoped for, Agbaji just had a break out rookie game, and The Finnisher is an allstar barring injury. Yeah it wasn't fair at all. We owned this deal I don't care if Don is in the MVP discussion in the next souple seasons. Well, maybe if he wins it I change my mind smh

 

[framer]

If I'm being honest, I wasn't sure if Kessler was really a first round pick in last year's draft. I thought his draft range started around 25.

Anybody, including Kessler's mom, that tells you they saw this coming is lying. After the preseason, however, the clues were there.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Anybody, including Kessler's mom, that tells you they saw this coming is lying. After the preseason, however, the clues were there.

I thought he comped pretty well to Poeltl, at least defensively, but I wasn't sure if his archetype was something that teams valued much because he couldn't shoot.

 

[Eddie Zero]

The quotes from wolves board are going to be an all time great read

Much like the “ Kessler needs to be benched until KO is traded “ thread

I am guessing this game just took whatever wind that was left in their sails and sent them treading

 

[Eddie Zero]

Anybody, including Kessler's mom, that tells you they saw this coming is lying. After the preseason, however, the clues were there.

his block numbers in college were solid but yeah

 

[framer]

Anybody, including Kessler's mom, that tells you they saw this coming is lying. After the preseason, however, the clues were there.

I actually still think most people aren't aware of where he will be in 5 years.

 

[Release the Kraken]

If I'm being honest, I wasn't sure if Kessler was really a first round pick in last year's draft. I thought his draft range started around 25.

Kudos on the true confessions there FM. And don’t worry my man, you’re still the draft prospect guru in my eyes.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Okay true story... way behind watching the game at the office and just finished. The app kept glitching and I swear I saw a final score of 128-126 for Minny... but wanted to ride it out and see how it ended... and then to my surprise we won and I literally couldn't believe it.

Walker Kessler revenge game!!!

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Kudos on the true confessions there FM. And don’t worry my man, you’re still the draft prospect guru in my eyes.

Even now, I'm not sure Kessler is what Danny Ainge envisions as his ideal at the 5, but he's stuck with him now.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Kessler gives me tingles in areas not tingled in years. And he’s a rookie. We won that trade hands down. The kid is something.

that's why I gave him the nickname "Hearsky's Mom"

 

[Eddie Zero]

Okay true story... way behind watching the game at the office and just finished. The app kept glitching and I swear I saw a final score of 128-126 for Minny... but wanted to ride it out and see how it ended... and then to my surprise we won and I literally couldn't believe it.

Walker Kessler revenge game!!!

Sexton and Ochai both had really solid games without the Finnisher. I wonder if Hardy starts mixing it up a little bit giving Lauri some needed rest more often. I mean if the team can win some games and play well without him, they are going to be a lot better for it if his double teams start coming hot and heavy after the allstar break.

 

[SoUjazzfan]

Even now, I'm not sure Kessler is what Danny Ainge envisions as his ideal at the 5, but he's stuck with him now.

If you gotta be stuck with someone, I'd be glad it was Kessler

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Winning on FT's feels so underwhelming for what was a great game.

No way... it was poetic... WK has a 20/20 game and the guy they bragged about keeping missed the game winner.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Man think how good Ochai would be if he wasn't a bust (complete sarcasm for you folks that don't get it)








Maybe we should wait like 50 games into a rookie year before making bold declarations about a guy being terrible.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I can't get over how effing good Walker was... from the grabbing contested rebounds and aggressively finishing to the passes in the middle of the court.... just wild stuff.


Ochai did more than just the 3 and D stuff (though the D needs work). That was super awesome. Anyway... lets clear some vets and let the kids run **** second half of the year... they lead us to the playoffs then so be it.