Adding another wing to the Jazz

[Twin Towers]

I think tonight's game is a prime example of why The Jazz need Memo - the second unit needs a post presence more than the team needs another wing. The Jazz second unit got outscored in the second quarter tonight because they couldn't work the ball inside and had to settle for too many jumpers.

Yeah, Memo makes his living from the outside; but he can bring it inside as well when he wants to and can play with his back to the basket. The second unit is already deadly on defense - they can be deadly on offense if opposing team has to worry about the paint as well.

Okur doesn't make a big enough impact to make the difference that you are talking about. But I do agree we do need some sort of inside presence.

I think this problem can be fixed with proper subs. I think taking Millsap out at the 6 minute mark or Al Jefferson. Than bring one of them back in with the scrubs.
IMO Sloan is a great coach but this is one thing that I think he could improve on. I personally don't like playing all 5 starters all together than playing close to all 5 scrubs together. I think subs should be more frequent and allow for a smoother transition. Rather than a drastic change. It kind of kills game chemistry and momentum.
Putting Okur at the 6 minute mark in the first quarter taking out either Millsap or Jefferson would improve the team I think. Hopefully Sloan changes his rotations a little bit.

 

[gregbroncs]

Crunch time. Six minutes left to go in the WCF Game 5 with the series tied 2 - 2. The winning team takes control of the series.

Who are the five guys the Jazz put on the floor to close out the game?

Depends on the opponent.

 

[billyshelby]

I'll take a healthy, active AK over anybody in the league. Big Ifs, but in shortened playoff rotations with AK, Raja, Miles, and Price, I'm happy. We get so much more out of Deron and the frontcourt that scoring at the wings is less important. Not unimportant, just less important, especially if we get the defense they've been bringing.

 

[Hanginthere]

I'll just sum up this idea with one famous quote...

"If it isn't broke, don't fix it!"

 

[NUMBERICA]

Depends on the opponent.

Ace.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Depends on the opponent.

It also depends on who they have on the floor.
Do they have anyone in foul trouble.
Have they been hitting 3's, or pounding it inside.

Not enough info to decide.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I'm all for a trade involving Tomic and CJ. Miles is way too inconsistent. And he just keeps chucking. Bell can't play for more than 25 mins/per and we know Honzward is not ready for prime time. Jazz need a wing.

I've been an avowed AK hater, but I wouldn't trade him right now unless someone was willing to give up A LOT to get his expiring deal.

 

[Qman]

I'm all for a trade involving Tomic and CJ. Miles is way too inconsistent. And he just keeps chucking.
Bell can't play for more than 25 mins/per and we know Honzward is not ready for prime time. Jazz need a wing.

Who do you expect to be able to get for CJ and Tomic? Deshawn Stevenson?

 

[Stifle Tower]

Who do you expect to be able to get for CJ and Tomic? Deshawn Stevenson?

Those would be two pieces to a trade. Obviously, there might have to be more involved. For example, something can be structured so you actually use the Harpring exception to trade for a player making $6M and give up some combination of CJ, Tomic, Honzward or a future pick for scrubs. So the other team gets value and some tax/cap relief; Jazz get a legit starter or 6th man.