He has had a number of games where he has been a spark defensively. I see no reason why that cant be added to his game. He is physical, quick, a bit of a bully, and those things translate to good defense.
Also, his 3 point shooting was putrescent last year. He clearly worked on it. I expect...
Not the question. That is clear.
The question is IF they had offered the same package, would you / the jazz have taken it? It would be hard for me to say no.
When most teams are being stingy on firsts we were generous.
Also, if the Pacers included Mathurin + 2 unprotected for Kessler and we lose Kessler because someone throws crazy money at him... either way you look at it, that had potential to be a haul, ESPECIALLY if we could have had a sniff...
I give it an incomplete.
Retaining the pick is key to this making any sense at all for me.
We xould have given lower rated firsts. The Grizzlies are a restart and there arent very many teams that can pick up JJJ. I think the Lakera were our competition and they didnt have picks to give up...
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If you believe in the conspiracies then having one of the premier players blow out his Achilles gives you a very likely chance at the top pick. Calling it now beyaches. Just like I did last year after the Luka trade MONTHS before it happened.
In florida at a trade show and freaking out that I am missing all of this live.
My gut reaction:
1. JJJ is a great player who makes us better. Exciting.
2. I REALLY wanted the 2026 pick and I REALLY want us to finally have some luck moving in to the top 3. Anything that puts that in...
What a difference a day makes...
There were lots of people on this board who saw Lauri as a negative asset last summer and were pushing for this deal.
I proposed Lauri for PG + #3 or Lauri for #2 pick / expiring as a base. Most laughed me off the board. VJ + Ace would have been a big boost...
It doesnt look to be done. But it would have definitely implications for the Jazz picks.
If they dont appease Spida then he is out in 12 months. Spida leaving is music to our ears.
I am starting to get excited for 2027 for sure!
The cherry on top to this would be getting a top 3 pick in this draft. We are OWED! Downpayment theory. Churro faith. NBA playing gods with local stars (AJ - BYU connection). Zeus's Butthole. Buddhas Belly Button. Adam Silver screwing us...
Works for me. Kyle Anderson is taking minutes from developing players like Cody, Ace, and what would now be Knecht who could be a solid piece. For that reason alone, I am ok with it. Adding in 2 seconds AND removing protections feels good. Kleiber is an expiring contract. All positive...
Brooklyn is going to say the same thing. 5 picks for players under contract for 3+ years makes sense. Gobs of picks for a player that can leave in 18 months AND who is currently injured AND when your team isn't going to compete currently is crazy.
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