As far as I'm concerned, this team is more talented then that Pistons team that beat Malon's Lakers. The only difference is they were more seasoned and battle tested, and in there primes. Our team is young, still trying to learn how to win. Once the 4 come into their own, we could be a very good team. Of the 4 I feel Hayward has the best chance to be a superstar, but still feel that isn't realistic. I can see both Hayward and Favors making it to some Allstar teams, but if we can keep this team together over the next 5 years, there's no doubt in my mind we can be contenders.
Just a few things I feel need to happen.
1. What do we do with Al and Millsap. At some point favors and Kanter need to be handed the keys to the car, which means Al must be let go at the end of the year at the very latest. If Millsap is willing to be a 6th man great, that only enhances our championship chances, what a boost that would be to our already strong bench, if not then Millsap becomes every bit the problem Al is now. By next year at the latest I want Favors and Kanter starting and getting at least 30 minutes a game.
2. Coach needs to build up Marvins confidence and incorporate him in the offense in post ups draw up plays to get him open threes. I say this because Williams has a knack at getting lost on offense, and disappears for long stretches of time. I think he has a future on this team.
3. I don't think coach uses Hayward correctly at all. He needs to be put into a leadership position on this team. Coach Corbin needs to hand Hayward the offense. Coach needs to let Hayward be the playmaker. Hayward needs to have the ball in his hands. Hayward has a lot of the same playmaking skills that LeBron has, and before everyon goes nuts on me, I know LeBron Is an athletic freak, and has the body of superman and all, I'm not comparing Hayward to this, but they have a similar skill set and playing style. LeBron is more athletic and a better finisher while Hayward is a better shooter, but don't mistake Hayward as a finesse player, because he isn't. Being fiscal is a big part of what makes him unique as a player and why I feel he has a chance to be a star in this league. He does everything a team needs to win, but if Coach Corbin doesn't play him right this will never happen. If Coach sees the light and gives Hayward the ball and the keys to the offense, the Jazz will be hard to beat, it also makes Mo the perfect pg for this team.
