14th Tank Platoon

[spycam1]

Not yet. No "superstar" but I don't see many weaknesses. That group could easily grow into the Pistons model. There is NO way at this point to tank into one of the bottom-2 picks. And it's very unlikely to "tank" into the bottom 5. Other teams are doing that just by virtue of their roster. AS was noted by Ford, I believe, the best-5 for Utah is Favors, Kanter, Hayward, Burke and Burks. So Corbin is actually HELPING the tank by giving additional minutes to Jefferson and Williams. Injuries are the only way to do it. And Utah has had a few of those, holding out Hayward and Favors recently.

That Pistons team is the HUGE exception to the rule (that you need a legit superstar).

This Pacers team reminds me of that Pistons team in a lot of ways. If they win it all this year, then I'll have a little hope. If not, then I'll be even more convinced that we're never winning a title without a true star.

Either way, that Pistons team is without a doubt the EXCEPTION to the rule. You don't try to build your team like the exception, you build it following the rule, if you're serious about winning titles.

 

[Coach Ellis]

Houston landed Lin, Asik, Harden and Howard all within a 3 year period. An aggressive GM can always find talent if they push the issue. I have faith in Dennis Lindsey. Ty Corbin, not so much.

 

[Zulu]

SLC ain't no Houston!!!!

 

[BTP]

SLC ain't no Houston!!!!

But SLC can be Indiana if they eventually hire an actual coach, who can coach and stuff.

 

[BTP]

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[Coach Ellis]

But SLC can be Indiana if they eventually hire an actual coach, who can coach and stuff.

This. ^^

And the Pacers don't seem to have a hard time keeping talent now that they're winning.

 

[Zulu]

This. ^^

And the Pacers don't seem to have a hard time keeping talent now that they're winning.

David west was their big acquisition!!!

 

[spycam1]

Houston landed Lin, Asik, Harden and Howard all within a 3 year period. An aggressive GM can always find talent if they push the issue. I have faith in Dennis Lindsey. Ty Corbin, not so much.

I personally think the Jazz had a deal in place to acquire Harden that OKC liked better than what Houston offered, but he wouldn't sign an extension with us.

 

[Zulu]

I personally think the Jazz had a deal in place to acquire Harden that OKC liked better than what Houston offered, but he wouldn't sign an extension with us.

Wouldn't doubt it!!!

 

[Stifle Tower]

That Pistons team is the HUGE exception to the rule (that you need a legit superstar).

This Pacers team reminds me of that Pistons team in a lot of ways. If they win it all this year, then I'll have a little hope. If not, then I'll be even more convinced that we're never winning a title without a true star.

Either way, that Pistons team is without a doubt the EXCEPTION to the rule. You don't try to build your team like the exception, you build it following the rule, if you're serious about winning titles.

I just don't see Utah getting a superstar. Now if you consider guys like Boozer or Okur to be stars, yeah, Lindsey could overpay to attract a couple of guys of that caliber. But all-stars aren't lining up to sign with the Jazz.

 

[spycam1]

I just don't see Utah getting a superstar. Now if you consider guys like Boozer or Okur to be stars, yeah, Lindsey could overpay to attract a couple of guys of that caliber. But all-stars aren't lining up to sign with the Jazz.

Lottery luck this year, then having whoever we pick pan out is our only chance of getting a star. We desperately need a top 3 pick.

 

[Stoked]

A loss tonight moves up the tank standings past the Lakers and Cavs. Puts us back into 6th and a 1/2 game back of Boston for the 5th spot.