I think this trade would push the Jazz to a championship contender within a year (it takes time to build chemistry). And it's also somewhat realistic, probably with some adjustments. It is the best possible trade scenario I can think of.
The Jazz trade Mo Williams + GS pick + our pick for Rajon Rondo. And we trade Al Jefferson and Alec Burks to the Nuggets for Gallinari and Mozgov.
Line up:
PG: Rondo - whatever
SG: Hayward - Foye
SF: Gallinari - Williams
PF: Millsap - Kanter
C: Favors - Kanter - Mozgov (filler minutes or injuries).
That way we have an elite pass first PG who can defend at a world class level and even take over games if needed. We have a good mix of youth and experience without any dominating vets that would limit the development of younger players. We have a 3 man rotation for our bigs that can give Sap and Favors full-time minutes while allowing Kanter 25+ mpg. And we have at least two legitimate go-to guys in Millsap and Gallinari for Rondo to take advantage of, with the possibility of Favors and/or Kanter developing a sick offensive game.
Get it done!
The Jazz trade Mo Williams + GS pick + our pick for Rajon Rondo. And we trade Al Jefferson and Alec Burks to the Nuggets for Gallinari and Mozgov.
Line up:
PG: Rondo - whatever
SG: Hayward - Foye
SF: Gallinari - Williams
PF: Millsap - Kanter
C: Favors - Kanter - Mozgov (filler minutes or injuries).
That way we have an elite pass first PG who can defend at a world class level and even take over games if needed. We have a good mix of youth and experience without any dominating vets that would limit the development of younger players. We have a 3 man rotation for our bigs that can give Sap and Favors full-time minutes while allowing Kanter 25+ mpg. And we have at least two legitimate go-to guys in Millsap and Gallinari for Rondo to take advantage of, with the possibility of Favors and/or Kanter developing a sick offensive game.
Get it done!