Lebron Saggin off AK

[GoJazz]

I feel the Heat exposed a major weakness for the Jazz. During the entire 3rd and 4th quarters Lebron just played free saftey for the heat knowing that AK couldn't hit a jump even while wide open. This killed the Jazz ability to go inside to Milsap and AJ. On top of that and atypical of AK his defense on Lebron was also laughable. All in all I am not sure if I would resign AK for any more then the 4-5 Million a year next year. At that price he could come off the bench with some of our roll players and hopefully provide a spark. If he isn't hitting shots you just let him rot with Hayward.

...End Rant

 

[Sloanfeld]

Lakers did this to us when we had Brewer. Played way off AK and Brew.

 

[DutchJazzer]

yet no adjustment was made the entire game

 

[zbone]

That's because Fes should have played. Too bad he is injured - he is the key

 

[GoJazz]

Seems to be a reoccuring theme with good teams. They make AK/CJ/Raja/Price beat them. (In past years like Sloan said it was make Brewer/Ak/Cj beat you. At some point you would think the front office would want to bring someone who can shoot.

 

[Deleted member 365]

I'm curious to see what Hayward can do.

AK seems to have reverted back to his old ways. Maybe a benching would reignite his fire?

Or heck, maybe Hayward might surprise us. I think it's worth a shot. It's early in the season and it's not like we're losing games with AK starting....

 

[GoJazz]

I actually agree with "The Thriller" might as well let the guy play or why waste a top 10 draft pick on someone you are just letting rot. If AK was playing decent I would disagree but seriously if you cant hit a jump shot get out of the NBA.

 

[m3at]

Seems to be a reoccuring theme with good teams. They make AK/CJ/Raja/Price beat them. (In past years like Sloan said it was make Brewer/Ak/Cj beat you. At some point you would think the front office would want to bring someone who can shoot.

That someone plays in Chicago now.

 

[vj_74]

Seems to be a reoccuring theme with good teams. They make AK/CJ/Raja/Price beat them. (In past years like Sloan said it was make Brewer/Ak/Cj beat you. At some point you would think the front office would want to bring someone who can shoot.

Bell was supposed to be that guy. He is just starting to warm up.

Meanwhile, another ****** shooting night for Miles. If this pattern continues, I would'nt mind if the Jazz packaged Miles, Evans(or even Hayward) and a future pick for a solid wing

We keep harping on interior defense, but production/outside shooting from the wings is what that kills us quite a bit in the playoffs.

But here is a strange stat:

AK= 40.9% 3-pt FG for the season
but just 40.7% overall FG% for the season

Never happened before I think

 

[Hitman]

But here is a strange stat:

AK= 40.9% 3-pt FG for the season
but just 40.7% overall FG% for the season

Never happened before I think

At one point, a couple of weeks ago, he was < 40% on 2-pt shots but > 50% on 3-pt shots - so his overall shooting percentage of about 40% was greater than his 2-point percentage. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to maintain his Korveresque outside touch.

 

[vj_74]

At one point, a couple of weeks ago, he was < 40% on 2-pt shots but > 50% on 3-pt shots - so his overall shooting percentage of about 40% was greater than his 2-point percentage. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to maintain his Korveresque outside touch.

You should be more worried about what is happening to him inside the 3-pt line, rather than his outside touch which has always been streaky. 40% from 3-pt land is'nt the problem. Rest of his game is.

 

[salo]

Have to disagree. AK has been huge for us at times this year with his defense and passing.
He has been making enough outside shots to keep the opposition honest - anyone complaining about 40% on 3pts is kidding themselves.

Unfortunately all our wings are streaky shooters and opposing teams can choose to leave them open at their peril or otherwise. Even Deron had a poor shooting night. - we'll have nights like these.
However if AK or CJ hit their first couple of shots then even Lebron gets chastised by his coach for sagging off.