The future is still bright. We should believe in Donovan - not bash the guy.I can’t believe that just over two years ago we were watching rookie Mitchell score 40 on OKC’s ‘big three’ in the clinching playoff game. The future had never been brighter.
Sports is evil.
The issue is the rest of the team undoubtably likes Donovan more.I stand by that I prefer they figure this out, but if they don’t, it’s on DM and I’d rather have a team of players I like that are better than a flashy team that pisses away games in the limelight.
Remember when we were up 25 in game 5 of the OKC series and then Gobert picked up his 5th foul and we lost?.......Your definition of “dominate” is skewed. He’s been vital to winning as well and yes so has Donovan. Also we all support him, but asking for him to be open and honest isn’t an issue.Until Gobert dominates in a playoff series, he's not as important as Donovan. And that's before all the off court benefits Donovan brings.
Support the kid - don't run him off.
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He forced Houston to have its 3 worst offensive games of the season in a row.Until Gobert dominates in a playoff series, he's not as important as Donovan. And that's before all the off court benefits Donovan brings.
Support the kid - don't run him off.
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The team forced Houston while he led. But even at his best, it took Donovan going for 31 to win the only game we won.He forced Houston to have its 3 worst offensive games of the season in a row.
The team forced Houston while he led. But even at his best, it took Donovan going for 31 to win the only game we won.
Rudy is a very good player, but he simply can't take over a game. Legends like Mutombo or even Ewing were so good, but never got over the hump because playoff basketball is about perimeter play.
Prioritizing Rudy over Donovan is such bad thinking. Especially considering the weak excuses y'all are using to bash Donovan.
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I'm more of a guy who just wants the team to win. Shoot the ball, or pass it to someone with a better shot.
The team forced Houston while he led. But even at his best, it took Donovan going for 31 to win the only game we won.
Rudy is a very good player, but he simply can't take over a game. Legends like Mutombo or even Ewing were so good, but never got over the hump because playoff basketball is about perimeter play.
No u.Prioritizing Rudy over Donovan is such bad thinking. Especially considering the weak excuses y'all are using to bash Donovan.
Great, logical, well explained post.If I was just to read this thread and not the article I would think it was a bad news inside. However I did read it yesterday as the Jazznews on IG recommended it and I was encouraged buy it. I mean it did have things in it that made me realize there was a bit more too it then I thought there was but that both sides acknowledge mistakes were made on how things were handled.
DM said in the article that people on the team and that mattered knew how he felt and he felt there was no need to re-hash or respond public to the things being said. He also said he felt bad that it detracted from the team and what other players were doing and saying. Also it mentioned basically had the season continued as normal that this would've been a non issue as they would've been together in the locker room to hash it out and there would've been other stories around the NBA so this would've been a small or non story.
Rudy said he did act immature and realizes he can be difficult to deal with but it all comes from wanting to win and they both said they recognize the other person is all about winning. So boom done, they can always have that common ground and learn and grow from this. Like it said in the article Jazz coaches put in their ears to remember if what they are saying or feeling is about proving your own point or is it about winning. So to me it seems like the Jazz staff have a handle and have been aware of each side point of view since the start.
I can’t believe that just over two years ago we were watching rookie Mitchell score 40 on OKC’s ‘big three’ in the clinching playoff game. The future had never been brighter.
Sports is evil.
He may love him, but he’s treating him like they other girl’ that he takes for granted for always being there, else he would have been a little more proactive when Rudy was getting fisted nationally.One other thing that is becoming clear to me is that DL loves Rudy. He loves his competitiveness and his desire to be great. I think the Jazz are ready to re-invest in Rudy and try to make him happy and comfortable here, as they know that when he's motivated and playing hard he's a game-changing force.