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Can The Jazz Fix Wiggins?

I just glanced quickly at the responses here. I thought I should add, since nobody seemed to, that he's very selfish on offense.
 
Ryan Saunders made mid-range jumpers negative points in practice but he kept chucking those. He is %34 on all jumpers. His athleticism would certainly help and his upside is real but I really don't know if anyone can change him. If there is someone it's Quin though.
 
Douchebag K said:
Nope nope and nope. Poor shooter. Terrible efficiency. Poor defender. Weak as piss, lazy softcock. Not to mention the contract.
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That all may be true, but the guy did average 24 ppg in his 3rd season on good efficiency numbers. He would be a huge asset against the Rockets as he is someone who can punish switches and get on top of the rim in ways no one else on our team can off the attack.
 
Hekate said:
Ryan Saunders made mid-range jumpers negative points in practice but he kept chucking those. He is %34 on all jumpers. His athleticism would certainly help and his upside is real but I really don't know if anyone can change him. If there is someone it's Quin though.
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You can't expect a guy to switch up his play style drastically over the course of a season just because a coach got fired.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
That all may be true, but the guy did average 24 ppg in his 3rd season on good efficiency numbers. He would be a huge asset against the Rockets as he is someone who can punish switches and get on top of the rim in ways no one else on our team can off the attack.
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there's certainly no denying his raw ability. I'd not want to gamble that he can be changed with his contract tho
 
I think great dribbling and being able to get where one wants on the court is more important than athleticism.
 
Douchebag K said:
there's certainly no denying his raw ability. I'd not want to gamble that he can be changed with his contract tho
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So you want to gamble on signing a bunch of low to mid tier free agents on short term deals?

Or trading for an aging vet like Conley or Dragic?
 
I would take Conley before Wiggins just because the length of Conleys contract makes him a low risk get for us. If Conley didn't work out we could pivot in a year or two and either trade him or let him walk and take a swing in free agency.
 
SCS said:
I would take Conley before Wiggins just because the length of Conleys contract makes him a low risk get for us. If Conley didn't work out we could pivot in a year or two and either trade him or let him walk and take a swing in free agency.
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Can't really take a swing in two years in free agency because you will be paying for Rudy and Mitchell's new contracts.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
You can't expect a guy to switch up his play style drastically over the course of a season just because a coach got fired.
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Absolutely not but he has been in the league for 5 years now and he got worse. His %TS dropped, his FT rate and %FT dropped. That's the main reason I said I don't know if anyone can change him. He has been surprisingly good from the corners but his shots has been more and more away from the rim. His shot chart is painful to look at. He has serious bad habits.
 
Hekate said:
Absolutely not but he has been in the league for 5 years now and he got worse. His %TS dropped, his FT rate and %FT dropped. That's the main reason I said I don't know if anyone can change him. He has been surprisingly good from the corners but his shots has been more and more away from the rim. His shot chart is painful to look at. He has serious bad habits.
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Yeaeh, I cant argue that.

I dont know exactly why his played has dropped, but I blame Thibs.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
In Cy’s defense, this has been part of the Jazz’ issue imo. Getting guys who fit our culture. How about we get guys who are ubertalented and have our supposed world class coaching staff get them to fit?
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Don’t disagree. Wasn’t replying to Cy, either. Didn’t even know he started this thread - I blocked him ages ago.

I agree/fear that “Jazz DNA” = perennial 5 seed. No issue with gambling on mega talent.
 
I take my kids shopping at the DI . Thanfully we are not in a spot where it is our only option . sometimes they find clothes that work for them, but the selection is slim and the clothes are often flawed. Somehow My wife can see potential in some items that others have cast off.

Jazz aren't so different than me.
 
Wiggins is a big nope for me, he just doesn't have the mental make up and I'm not even sure he likes playing basketball
 
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