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Jazz will try Burks at the point during summer league

I don't like Burks as the starting PG, at all. I like him to get minutes and I do believe playing point in summer league will help his overall game, but I just don't see him evolving in to a true PG. (I know I'm in the minority on this and that's fine.)
 
To me it says we're adding a sf or sg to the roster and need to slide Burks somewhere.

Take a Jefferson for Iggy swap for instance. If something like that happens we need to find some minutes for Burks at SG and PG if we want him to see 30+mpg.
 
I’d give it a shot. Especially in summer league – it’s not like Harris, Watson, or Tinsley will be suiting up in Orlando.

Burks is a guy who thrives with the ball in his hands. From what I’ve seen he’s showed good court vision and a willingness to get others involved/make plays for teammates (especially in college). He’d never be a Rondo/Nash/Stockton type floor general. If that’s what you want for this team, he’s not your guy.

But I think he could be effective in the way that guys like Westbrook/Wade/Dragic (sort of) are at the quasi-PG position (i.e., an attack-minded lead ballhandler). If you wanted Burks to play PG, you don’t want to morph him into the floor-general mold, either…doesn’t suit his nature or his skillset.

Where I really like Burks at PG is on the defensive end. 6’6”, 6’10” wingspan, quick as ****, aggressive, cocky as hell…he could become a terror. Real lockdown type.
 
bigmike said:
I’d give it a shot. Especially in summer league – it’s not like Harris, Watson, or Tinsley will be suiting up in Orlando.

Burks is a guy who thrives with the ball in his hands. From what I’ve seen he’s showed good court vision and a willingness to get others involved/make plays for teammates (especially in college). He’d never be a Rondo/Nash/Stockton type floor general. If that’s what you want for this team, he’s not your guy.

But I think he could be effective in the way that guys like Westbrook/Wade/Dragic (sort of) are at the quasi-PG position (i.e., an attack-minded lead ballhandler). If you wanted Burks to play PG, you don’t want to morph him into the floor-general mold, either…doesn’t suit his nature or his skillset.

Where I really like Burks at PG is on the defensive end. 6’6”, 6’10” wingspan, quick as ****, aggressive, cocky as hell…he could become a terror. Real lockdown type.
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This would make me happy!
 
jope said:
If Burks is to become what everyone wants him to be (wade light) he's going to have to be able to play point for short stretches of games. I support this idea 100%
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Excellent point. This is probably what the organization has in mind.
 
PKM said:
I don't like Burks as the starting PG, at all. I like him to get minutes and I do believe playing point in summer league will help his overall game, but I just don't see him evolving in to a true PG. (I know I'm in the minority on this and that's fine.)
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I agree.

I believe burks will be a great scorer in this league, and i believe he will best be able to score bunches and bunches of points as a 2 guard. Therefore i think we really need a good passing point guard.

I still see burks as best compared to dwayne wade. Burks is a slasher who gets the basket and free throw line with ease.... Dont take away those skills by trying to make him a set up man. If he is a point guard then there would be alot less slashing and getting to line for burks. Have him in isolation situations and out running on the fast break.
 
bigmike said:
I’d give it a shot. Especially in summer league – it’s not like Harris, Watson, or Tinsley will be suiting up in Orlando.

Burks is a guy who thrives with the ball in his hands. From what I’ve seen he’s showed good court vision and a willingness to get others involved/make plays for teammates (especially in college). He’d never be a Rondo/Nash/Stockton type floor general. If that’s what you want for this team, he’s not your guy.

But I think he could be effective in the way that guys like Westbrook/Wade/Dragic (sort of) are at the quasi-PG position (i.e., an attack-minded lead ballhandler). If you wanted Burks to play PG, you don’t want to morph him into the floor-general mold, either…doesn’t suit his nature or his skillset.

Where I really like Burks at PG is on the defensive end. 6’6”, 6’10” wingspan, quick as ****, aggressive, cocky as hell…he could become a terror. Real lockdown type.
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I love your last paragraph there. Burks has so much swagger, speed, athleticism.... i cant wait until he gets turned loose.
 
PKM said:
I don't like Burks as the starting PG, at all. I like him to get minutes and I do believe playing point in summer league will help his overall game, but I just don't see him evolving in to a true PG. (I know I'm in the minority on this and that's fine.)
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I completely agree with this. Burks is a SG. Millsap is a PF. Quit trying to change everybody and find a $%&*@^$ PG and SF. This is a joke.
 
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