Hartsock
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I thought Jimmer played fairly well in the limited playing time and with Smart riding his *** the whole time even when he made a nice play. But Thomas played really really well down the stretch, so I see why he is getting more PT.
Alec Burks Highlights vs. Kings
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I thought Jimmer played fairly well in the limited playing time and with Smart riding his *** the whole time even when he made a nice play. But Thomas played really really well down the stretch, so I see why he is getting more PT.
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Nice video. I wish Hayward was doing better because the only bright spot is our youngins.
NAOS
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Many of us have been calling for this for weeks, and we now have way more than enough evidence (this is especially true given our fated losing), to DEMAND that Burks be given some run at the PG.
He has shown the ability and desire to defend (the PG and others)
He has demonstrated passing ability
He has demonstrated slashing ability
His history tells the story of what he does with the ball in his hands. Put the ****ing ball in his hands.
This is all especially important because we can play Hay at the 2 more often. Do it. now.
He has shown the ability and desire to defend (the PG and others)
He has demonstrated passing ability
He has demonstrated slashing ability
His history tells the story of what he does with the ball in his hands. Put the ****ing ball in his hands.
This is all especially important because we can play Hay at the 2 more often. Do it. now.
Burks highlights are starting to become my favorite thing to watch this season (Kanter's highlights are my next favorite to watch). Burks is fun to watch and gets better and better the more comfortable he gets on the court. Hopefully he keeps getting the mins, but I worry about what happens when bell returns.
What gets me on that call is it wasn't even close.
green
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His shot inside the 3 pt line is fine. It's his three point shooting that needs work, and I, in my vast, but limited basketball knowledge, think that will come as he gets stronger.
Why is it a question of strength? These aren't medicine balls. And is 39% bad?
I think he is clearly better the CJ. I think Burks needs to start getting 25+ minutes a game. Kid has heart, hustles and has talent out the wazoo.
39% is not bad, but he's no Raja Bell.
This performance was against the Kings so settle your hyper *** down.
Let's start with demanding no more DNP's, no more CJ (ever), under 25 minutes for Jefferson, and for Hayward to shoot that beautiful stop-and-pop that he hit last night on a fast break.
All CJs minutes to Burks and Hayward should be shooting 5-6 of those stop and pops a game.
Weezur
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Being a Point Gaurd has a lot more to it than just 'passing ability'.
You have to be able to run the team, be a leader, set the offense and set the defense.
Basically, the best point gaurd is the one that is an extension of the coach on the floor. I don't see that in Burks.
IMHO, Burks has more potential to be a star SG than a good PG.
That being said, man what a steal in a crappy draft class!
You have to be able to run the team, be a leader, set the offense and set the defense.
Basically, the best point gaurd is the one that is an extension of the coach on the floor. I don't see that in Burks.
IMHO, Burks has more potential to be a star SG than a good PG.
That being said, man what a steal in a crappy draft class!
I think people will be wondering how in the hell the Jazz hit two grandslams in the same draft.
Gyp Rosetti
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This. Filling his body out with another 10-15 pounds of muscle while still becoming more explosive would get this kid going where he should be...holding a Larry O'Brien Trophy for us.
Well if you want to add that strength, added weight is going to come. I don't think he can improve his vertical 3-4 more inches without sacrificing in another area (getting smaller/weaker (Why do you think Evans can jump so high?)). It's not like vertical leaping ability is just some unlimited resource that players just have to want.
And all those things you are talking about aren't factors of improvement of maximum vertical, they are improvement of core strength and balance.
I highly doubt Burks is an actual 39% 3pt shooter. Right now he is doing a good job of not taking them, and he has made a nice % of the few he has taken.
Frankly, decision making is an even more important skill than shooting ability! CJ could easily be a 39% 3 pt shooter if he would pull his head out of his *** and only take the easy ones. Burks may not be a great 3pt shooter at this point, but at least he realizes it and only shoots when he has nobody close to him.
I hope he can continue to improve, but he has impressed me quite a bit. He attacks the basket, plays good D, and routinely will get an assist or two that make you say WOW.