Game Thread Oct 08, 2023 07:00PM MT: Jazz at Clippers (Preseason)

[Handlogten's Heros]

Got it. Ha! 13 year olds are the best these days... I have one.

Sounds like she needs to feed her wack job more. Introduce her to Homestarrunner.com. Watch UHF. Give her a license to be wacky with you and maybe that will contrast the less wacky moments.

If all else fails, you will both laugh a dozen times.

Oh she's a fun hang. We do a bunch together... its understanding time and place that is the struggle. That funny twerking dance you do is hilarious when we are hanging out with our family or your friends... nana and papa ain't with it though.

She's a drama kid and has found her place (as much as any 13 yo)... sometimes everything is a production though. She is kind of like John Ralphio from Parks and Rec.

Just a few less spin moves here and there... thats all.

 

[infection]

She is kind of like John Ralphio from Parks and Rec.

Oh man. This may be THT’s new name.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I don't care about preseason games per se, but something about this iteration of the Jazz is just... off. At first glance, you'd think that this team could have the same type of energy as the group that started last season – you know, bunch of guys looking for a fresh start, playing unselfish basketball, loose but sharp, no egos or overt agendas, everybody buying in.

But I'm just not seeing that. Despite all the newcomers, IMO this team is extremely similar to the one that finished last season. Weird, unbalanced roster full of guys in roles way too big for their skills, playing chaotic streetball, with ambiguous (to put it mildly) team goals.

I guess it all somehow comes down to THT. I didn't enjoy watching the 2nd half of last season after he was given a bright green light. And I worry that behind the scenes, he's again being appointed the true tank commander, the guy who gives us the best chance to lose if featured heavily and allowed to throw up his circus shots to entertain the casuals. I'm not sure I can stomach 82 games of the type of THT we saw against the Clippers. And I definitely can't stomach tanking.

The trouble is, so far all signs point to a tank job. Fans were led to believe that we were "in" the Jrue race, but I think that's BS. If we really wanted to improve the backcourt in order to make the playoffs this season, we could have done it in a number of ways in the offseason. Our eggs were never all in one basket. Now it's like, "Oh well, since we didn't get Jrue, I guess we need to hand the team over to THT again". That's laughable. The fact is that this team needs a lead point guard in the worst way, and Ainge did nothing to fill that hole. Nothing.

 

[framer]

I don't care about preseason games per se, but something about this iteration of the Jazz is just... off. At first glance, you'd think that this team could have the same type of energy as the group that started last season – you know, bunch of guys looking for a fresh start, playing unselfish basketball, loose but sharp, no egos or overt agendas, everybody buying in.

But I'm just not seeing that. Despite all the newcomers, IMO this team is extremely similar to the one that finished last season. Weird, unbalanced roster full of guys in roles way too big for their skills, playing chaotic streetball, with ambiguous (to put it mildly) team goals.

I guess it all somehow comes down to THT. I didn't enjoy watching the 2nd half of last season after he was given a bright green light. And I worry that behind the scenes, he's again being appointed the true tank commander, the guy who gives us the best chance to lose if featured heavily and allowed to throw up his circus shots to entertain the casuals. I'm not sure I can stomach 82 games of the type of THT we saw against the Clippers. And I definitely can't stomach tanking.

The trouble is, so far all signs point to a tank job. Fans were led to believe that we were "in" the Jrue race, but I think that's BS. If we really wanted to improve the backcourt in order to make the playoffs this season, we could have done it in a number of ways in the offseason. Our eggs were never all in one basket. Now it's like, "Oh well, since we didn't get Jrue, I guess we need to hand the team over to THT again". That's laughable. The fact is that this team needs a lead point guard in the worst way, and Ainge did nothing to fill that hole. Nothing.

I mean I don't see how you could watch a preseason game, played in Hawaii, against a healthy Clippers squad that has stayed mostly intact, that we competed with well enough to win the game, and come out the other side with no hope.

And we just DRAFTED our lead guard. I'm not really interested in paying a premium to bypass him.

 

[Jaymz]

Just met Shaun Livingston and gave a massage to his wife. He was drafted by clippers but as we all know played the best of his career in Golden State. They just moved to Las Vegas. They were very nice people.


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[Saint Cy of JFC]

Just met Shaun Livingston and gave a massage to his wife. He was drafted by clippers but as we all know played the best of his career in Golden State. They just moved to Las Vegas. They were very nice people.


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Nice

 

[Jaymz]

David Goggins lives here in Vegas too. I’m next in line to work on him. Shaun is apparently a big fan and has read his book

On a side note I’ve also got my medical massage certification. So I’m “elite” therapist now


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[kabenac]

I think Sexton will be fine. He played well for us last season despite being banged up half the time.

I wouldn't be surprised if THT is the one who is traded. When he plays hot he's a beast and some team will bite on him for bench scoring or if their starter gets injured.

 

[Agent#00]

Watching lakers, spurs, okc our jazz players need to level up their game especially those who are trying to earn the pg spot. Chillin is over, nba starts in preseason.

 

[Jaymz]

Also I’m inside the MSG Sphere rn.
About to get the “Earth experience”
Seating seems a little tight and almost forces an 90 degree posture. Don’t come early as they don’t let you through the doors until start time. Bar on every floor so don’t wait at the Catina on 1st floor.


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[latin jazz]

I don't care about preseason games per se, but something about this iteration of the Jazz is just... off. At first glance, you'd think that this team could have the same type of energy as the group that started last season – you know, bunch of guys looking for a fresh start, playing unselfish basketball, loose but sharp, no egos or overt agendas, everybody buying in.

But I'm just not seeing that. Despite all the newcomers, IMO this team is extremely similar to the one that finished last season. Weird, unbalanced roster full of guys in roles way too big for their skills, playing chaotic streetball, with ambiguous (to put it mildly) team goals.

I guess it all somehow comes down to THT. I didn't enjoy watching the 2nd half of last season after he was given a bright green light. And I worry that behind the scenes, he's again being appointed the true tank commander, the guy who gives us the best chance to lose if featured heavily and allowed to throw up his circus shots to entertain the casuals. I'm not sure I can stomach 82 games of the type of THT we saw against the Clippers. And I definitely can't stomach tanking.

The trouble is, so far all signs point to a tank job. Fans were led to believe that we were "in" the Jrue race, but I think that's BS. If we really wanted to improve the backcourt in order to make the playoffs this season, we could have done it in a number of ways in the offseason. Our eggs were never all in one basket. Now it's like, "Oh well, since we didn't get Jrue, I guess we need to hand the team over to THT again". That's laughable. The fact is that this team needs a lead point guard in the worst way, and Ainge did nothing to fill that hole. Nothing.

Many conclusions there for not caring about a preseason game. Overreacting a bit?. Maybe

 

[Hearsky]

Also I’m inside the MSG Sphere rn. View attachment 15169View attachment 15170
About to get the “Earth experience”
Seating seems a little tight and almost forces an 90 degree posture. Don’t come early as they don’t let you through the doors until start time. Bar on every floor so don’t wait at the Catina on 1st floor.


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Just got my U2 tix for December. The question is, to shroom or not to shroom.