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Omnibus Gordon Hayward Thread (To clean up the Board some)

Not only should the Jazz not match the worst new contract in the league, but they should do a sign and trade and really stick it to the Hornets for making such a ridiculous offer.
 
Jazz Traveler said:
https://saltcityhoops.com/why-our-gordon-hayward-comps-are-all-wrong/

Don't know if any of you saw this link in the the news section but I thought it had some excellent insight into how Hayward was utilized last year and how he compared to other free agents. It's not hard at all to see Hayward having an outstanding season if he's used a little differently than last year.
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Some discussion about shot distribution last season and in previous seasons. Absolutely no discussion about efficiency out of different shot types over time.

Gordo's never been effective on-ball (pick and rolls, isos, post-ups). He's strictly an off-ball player. He's also an average(-ish) defender. A decent off-ball option who's a neutral defender shouldn't be getting paid $16mm per year.
 
franklin said:
*7 – The Jazz need to not improve for a while. The draft is their best shot at bringing in contender talent. A very tradeable contract like Hayward and draft picks is their second best. Might as well maximize the trading latitude if it’s not toxic, and this one is not.
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Even without the alleged tradekicker, Hayward is instantly untradeable the moment he signs that deal.
 
What I find fascinating is this: Hayward struggled badly while playing under the comparitively light pressure of trying to earn a bigger contract. Now he's supposed to flourish under the pressure of justifying a MAX deal? This has disaster written all over it.
 
Case to pay Jeremy Evans a Max Contract:

He has a higher "per" than Hayward
He is more athletic than Hayward
He averages more Rebounds per 48m than Hayward
He averages more Steals per 48m than Hayward
He averages more Block Shots per 48m than Hayward
He has less turnovers per 48m than Hayward
He has a lot higher shooting percentage than Hayward
He is more consistent than Hayward
He has progressively got better and has earned more minutes per game
Hayward has Progressively got worse and earned more minutes per game

Lets not look at any of the negatives. This is my case why Jeremy Evans should be a max player...lol
 
Shocker00 said:
1) He has been in the league 4 years and his shooting percentage has gotten worse each and every year.
2) Usually after big contracts like this, the player comes in and performs poorly
3) Thinks he is a point guard at times and hogs possession's that should be in Trey Burkes or Dante Exum's hands.
4) We have other players capable of making the 3 pt shots, he has been inconsistent and only shot 30% from three last year
5) Makes it harder to resign Burks and Kanter if they have good years
6) Is in good position for rebounds because he trails the offensive player he is guarding on the perimeter
7) His replacement should make up for some of the rebounds.
8) It's too much money for a guy that just isn't worth it

One Word: OVERATED
And if the Jazz match: OVERPAID
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You forgot a few:
9) he is a slow starter. Every season we have to wait for him to get going 2 months into the season.
10) he is not clutch. the few times we have made it to the playoffs or are in contention for the playoffs GH falls apart.
 
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