Are we a shot blocking big man away from contention?

[BabyPeterzz]

Monson says so.

https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/49960598-76/jazz-monson-nba-bell.html.csp

Also talks about Gail's commitment to winning, locker room distractions, and more.

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

Ok Gordo.... who do they go after then?

 

[Stifle Tower]

I hear Minnesota is looking to deal that big guy from Greece;-)

 

[Mambo]

We are a defensive bigman/ consistent 3pt shooter away

 

[G-O-A-T]

If it was just a shot blocking big man away, we would already be there with Fess. We need a big man who can play good smart positional D, and most importantly, grab tough rebounds (primarily against the Lakers). Is there anyone who can do that AND is available to bring to Utah? I sort of doubt it.

 

[breezy]

If it was just a shot blocking big man away, we would already be there with Fess. We need a big man who can play good smart positional D, and most importantly, grab tough rebounds (primarily against the Lakers). Is there anyone who can do that AND is available to bring to Utah? I sort of doubt it.

so negative....

 

[Mambo]

so negative....

We`ve had False hope for the past 20+ years. We need to change this up. The old way wasnt working.

 

[Mattalicious]

Can't wait to see how this season goes. I'm extremely anxious for it to start already.

 

[InGameStrategy]

If it was just a shot blocking big man away, we would already be there with Fess. We need a big man who can play good smart positional D, and most importantly, grab tough rebounds (primarily against the Lakers). Is there anyone who can do that AND is available to bring to Utah? I sort of doubt it.

It's possible that Jefferson can do some of that. Okur does OK against Bynum but not Gasol. A rotation of AJ, MO, and KF or Turiaf or somebody is about as a good a 5 rotation as Utah will have ever had.

And no, we wouldn't be already there with Fes, because he's only an OK shot blocker and doesn't contribute many points or even rebounds. He's just a big body that deters the paint--which was good enough to be part of a rotation that neutralized the Faker starting lineup but needs more experience before he can handle Gasol.

 

[DutchJazzer]

if it was just a shot blocking big man away, we would already be there with fess. We need a big man who can play good smart positional d, and most importantly, grab tough rebounds (primarily against the lakers). Is there anyone who can do that and is available to bring to utah? I sort of doubt it.

marc gasol

 

[X SgtPancakes X]

marc gasol

Agreed!!

 

[Lost_Jazz_Fan]

If it was just a shot blocking big man away, we would already be there with Fess. We need a big man who can play good smart positional D, and most importantly, grab tough rebounds (primarily against the Lakers). Is there anyone who can do that AND is available to bring to Utah? I sort of doubt it.

Fess is not that good at blocking shots yet in the NBA.