framer
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One of the great things about the Gobert signing is that it allows for a TON of flexibility in constructing a bench. One of the reasons that projects like Gobert flame out, is that WAY too much pressure is put on them to be Something Special. People want another Hakeem and don't often consider a lesser rim protector an asset. That is because they want these guys to start.
The Utah Jazz are almost unique in that there is no need (if things go the way we want them to) for Gobert to ever have to face up for any long stretch of time against the other team's starters. Honestly, who are the other bench bigs in the NBA that scare you? Competing against those stiffs is all that we will ever require of Gobert. That is his floor, and it is achievable. If he becomes starter material, that is a good problem to have and it will open a lot of doors for us.
This piece allows us a few more luxuries like a proper stretch 4 on the bench. Gobert isn't an entire liability on offense as he has good size and soft hands and knows his limitations (shoots like 75% I believe.) He pairs up nicely with a bench stretch 4, which can be had at almost any time. Most stretch 4's aren't defensive stoppers, and the big guy covers for that by clogging the lane effectively. Again, all we need from him is what Ostertag had in his playbook, and all we need it against is bench competition.
Finally, this will also allow us the luxury of an undersized gunner at the 2 spot coming off the bench. As long as we pair Gobert up with another good team defender like DMC, we can hide that player's defensive issues against other bench players. Again, this would eventually bite us in a starting situation, but not off the bench.
As a proper playoff rotation needs only 8-10 players, all we need to add is that stretch 4, the undersize Jason Terry type gunner (or that could be a normal sized Burkes for an added bonus) and a solid backup PG that can manage a game and not let the other team make a large run (perhaps Maynor?) Every one of those pieces are available at any corner Circle K. The Spurs have a year's supply down in their basement.
Now if we Tank properly and add a superstar in next years draft, the sky will be the limit. . .
The Utah Jazz are almost unique in that there is no need (if things go the way we want them to) for Gobert to ever have to face up for any long stretch of time against the other team's starters. Honestly, who are the other bench bigs in the NBA that scare you? Competing against those stiffs is all that we will ever require of Gobert. That is his floor, and it is achievable. If he becomes starter material, that is a good problem to have and it will open a lot of doors for us.
This piece allows us a few more luxuries like a proper stretch 4 on the bench. Gobert isn't an entire liability on offense as he has good size and soft hands and knows his limitations (shoots like 75% I believe.) He pairs up nicely with a bench stretch 4, which can be had at almost any time. Most stretch 4's aren't defensive stoppers, and the big guy covers for that by clogging the lane effectively. Again, all we need from him is what Ostertag had in his playbook, and all we need it against is bench competition.
Finally, this will also allow us the luxury of an undersized gunner at the 2 spot coming off the bench. As long as we pair Gobert up with another good team defender like DMC, we can hide that player's defensive issues against other bench players. Again, this would eventually bite us in a starting situation, but not off the bench.
As a proper playoff rotation needs only 8-10 players, all we need to add is that stretch 4, the undersize Jason Terry type gunner (or that could be a normal sized Burkes for an added bonus) and a solid backup PG that can manage a game and not let the other team make a large run (perhaps Maynor?) Every one of those pieces are available at any corner Circle K. The Spurs have a year's supply down in their basement.
Now if we Tank properly and add a superstar in next years draft, the sky will be the limit. . .
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