For the Spurs or the Jazz?
Questions on Harden, Lillard and other random topics
- Thread starter Gyp Rosetti
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For the Spurs or the Jazz?
I hate when other people say this, but I'm going to anyway .. did you see my post a couple up from here (#19)?
I only ask because we posted at the same time and it agrees with your assessment.
Do you draft the 6'7 Tony Allen with a top 5 pick?
Also, is MKG's wingspan only 6'10? Not that is small ,or a problem, I just imagined him having a ridiculous one, like 7'0 or above.
Outside of Favors, Hayward, Kanter and maybe Millsap (depending on the deal), I'd give up anything to acquire Lillard and MKG (and I'd give up anything for MKG alone, too). Wanted us to get that guy since the last draft.
You mean you were high on him for that long? Asking only because he wasn't in college yet last year.
I will say, if we could manage to get Lillard and MKG, and trade Burks and Jefferson, that could work. I like Burks, but he would have to be the odd man out in my opinion. Rush and Lillard add shooting.
Starting lineup of
Harris
Hayward
MKG
Sap
Favors
With bench being
Lillard
Brandon Rush
Kanter
Carroll
*Filler from trades*
This is impossible though.
Starting lineup of
Harris
Hayward
MKG
Sap
Favors
With bench being
Lillard
Brandon Rush
Kanter
Carroll
*Filler from trades*
This is impossible though.
Not bad. Only thing is I'd have my rotations have either Rush or Lillard on the floor for spacing. The starting line-up still lacks shooting, but you have two on the bench.
I think Burks- Hayward is too light to guard strong players in 2-3. I would give way to Burks to show all his talent next year and trade him for a good SF. I like him but he can't fit with Hayward, and hayward is the last person to leave this team.
Hantlers
Well-Known Member
Harden and Hayward can both play the 2 and the 3, both of which are essentially interchangeable in the Jazz offense. Both have enough length and quickness to defend either spot. You want to keep Burks because he's a great scorer off the bench, and good teams have good benches. Eventually he could/would grow into a great 6th man.
Hantlers
Well-Known Member
I would rather keep Burks as a bench player because he's a great scorer off the bench, and that's something that every single great team has and needs. It's ok if he's not a starter, but he can play 25+ minutes and put up good numbers for us for a couple of years.
Yes. And mostly because of his intangibles (a word I usually hate hearing as justification for someone, but in this case true).
Agreed mostly. I like Burks, have some questions about him, but I really think Burks and Hayward playing together on the wings is weak. I'd be willing to trade Burks for Lillard. I do think he has a potentially high ceiling though, but he's a lot like Maggette.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
I hear ya but he's as elite a defender as you'll ever see. A once every 20 years type defender. IMO, you draft him and try to build the best defense in the league--the Favors/MKG duo would be sick. Then, you find shooters to sign, ala Brandon Rush and others. There's enough guys who can shoot 38%+ from downtown. There's not enough elite defenders like this.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
I'm not worried about playing the 3 on offense. I'm worried about them defending the 3. The elite 3's.
Eloquently said, just marvelous.
Hantlers
Well-Known Member
If I remember right Hayward did pretty well against Durant this year and nobody can defend LeBron. I'm not too worried about it.
larryselbows
Banned
When Kareem Rush came out in the draft, I remember him telling the Jazz that he didn't want to play in Utah so we took Ryan Humphrey and traded him for Borchardt. I wonder if Brandon would have the same reservations.