Recent content by RyGuy

Im not disagreeing with you. I was more just trying to play with potential different lineups and combinations while thinking of being a gm in a hot seat. Like it or not, due to their high draft position, Cody and Taylor are "viewed" as potential building blocks. I agree with you that neither are...

I think Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik care. If both Taylor Hendricks and Cody Williams flame out there jobs may be on the line. So to them they absolutely may be considering roster fit/construction with this pick. There's only so long they can kick the can down the road with nothing to show for it

Yeah it's definitely not an ideal offensive lineup. But you would still have Isaiah Collier setting the table. It's not like these guys would just stand there like a wall. You move, set screens, drive to the hoop, pass. I do get your overall point but let's not act like they would never put the...

How much should roster construction fit be considered with this pick? For example I would love if the Jazz drafted Tre Johnson. But would VJ Edgecombe be a better roster fit if you still believe in the Jazz's last two lottery picks? Imagine having VJ and Hendricks out on the perimeter...

I got to say I'm becoming more and more a fan of Zach Edey and wouldn't mind the Jazz taking him at 8 if they don't move up in the lottery. I know the team probably wants a wing like Cody Williams but if they tank next year and hope for a guy like Cooper Flagg or Ace Bailey then this year might...

While tanking this year probably isn't going to yield a star, I think the goal is to acquire a solid level rotation player. Someone that could be a peak Joe Ingles type player. It's not sexy but it's a foundational piece. Then in 2025 even if we don't get Flagg we still get two more draft picks...

Yeah I'm starting to question if Hendricks will ever be more than a catch a shoot corner three role player. I admit I thought before the draft that he could develop some ball skills and be a lock down defender on the perimeter with length. I'm not giving up on him yet obviously, but it's not...

I'm definitely on board trading Lauri to OKC for a big overpay. I'm just curious though with the new CBA and the second apron tax can the Jazz still get a Gobert like level package for Lauri? Not that OKC doesn't have the assets to pull it off but would they financially be committed to it?

How important is Kesslers defense really? I mean Boston scored 155 points a couple games ago against Indiana. At what point does having a 5 out spaced floor have a higher advantage than having a traditional big who can get you 3 plus blocks a game? Maybe I'm underselling Walker Kessler's...

Oh I completely agree Kessler has been affected by the lack of spacing, poor point guard play and the insertion of John Collins in the starting lineup. Now if you can definitely say Walker's value won't drop in the eyes of the league due to these issues then I'm totally fine with keeping him...

I fully agree with this and don't want to start an argument but didn't you say the other day we don't have to maximize every asset. Just build the team with good players? I agree if we can get better by trading Kessler we should do it. Again not trying to start an argument with you but this...

Fair enough

I guess I'm ultimately saying I think the Jazz would be a better team long term trading one of Hendricks or Kessler with a good return coming back than keeping both and having one of them come off the bench

Apparently reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. I never said they Jazz couldn't re-sign both of them. Of course they can. Of course one of them can come off the bench. But my point is if that's the case, I do believe whoever comes off the bench loses more value than what they both...

Dude it's not that hard to understand. Sorry I can't spoon feed it to you. I'm not saying the Jazz can't afford both I'm saying there skills don't mesh well with one another because neither is a playmaker. If the team ultimately wants Hendricks as a starter, they should btw he was the 9th pick...