Can Jordan Clarkson and Rudy Gay play in the same lineup?

[Jazzmix]

Does it really matter to whom Clarkson is not going to pass the ball? lol

 

[KqWIN]

Conley’s usage was 23.1% last year, higher than both Niang and Gay. Obviously, Mitchell’s is far greater. So yeah, this is much ado about nothing.

The offense wasn't as good when guys took lower usage. Now they will have to drop more usage. I don't think that's nothing.

 

[rjfan]

I agree Gay will most likely shoot a much higher percentage of his shots from 3. That alone probably makes things work. I doubt that Quin changes how he manages Clarkson at this point, which is the complete opposite of what you typed.

I don't think Quin will start to tell Clarkson not to shoot, more of resorting less on the sets for him whenever his ain't falling as much

 

[gomretat]

I think Gay could make Clarkson better, at least I hope he does. If Clarkson gets better looks and forces fewer shots because Gay is on the floor that is a big win. I can also see a scenario where Gay is not as productive offensively as Niang was. Niang obviously struggled in the post season but he was efficient on offense during the season and his defense really improved. I have questions about how much better Gay makes us until we get into the playoffs.

 

[infection]

I think Gay could make Clarkson better, at least I hope he does. If Clarkson gets better looks and forces fewer shots because Gay is on the floor that is a big win. I can also see a scenario where Gay is not as productive offensively as Niang was. Niang obviously struggled in the post season but he was efficient on offense during the season and his defense really improved. I have questions about how much better Gay makes us until we get into the playoffs.

Rebounding. There will also be a number of scenarios where Gay gets minutes in the last 5 minutes of the game, whereas with Niang there were none.

 

[LogGrad98]

Rebounding. There will also be a number of scenarios where Gay gets minutes in the last 5 minutes of the game, whereas with Niang there were none.

Gay will not only be playable but important to our playoff success, where Niang was straight up unplayable. Huge upgrade, yuge, in fact. Yuge.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Conley’s usage was 23.1% last year, higher than both Niang and Gay. Obviously, Mitchell’s is far greater. So yeah, this is much ado about nothing.

Right, the Jazz have a lot of high usage players. That's actually part of the point. Our starting lineup works because of Gobert and Royce's low usage. Players who can be effective and efficient without a lot of touches are a huge deal.

I do think it works itself out. I also think it's something to watch out for.

 

[Jazzman12]

I get that analytics are a huge part of today’s NBA, but sometimes we really tend to overthink ****.

When you can replace a Gorges Niang with a Rudy Gay, you do it. Every. Single. Time.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

There's no way Gay gets as many shots with the Jazz as he did with the Spurs. He needs to play in the mold of Royce O'Neale and take advantage of open looks Quin's offense generates.

 

[NAOS]

I’d predict that Gay’s shot section will feature more 3s next year. His shot distribution will still look different than Niang’s, but not as different as last year’s stats suggest.

 

[LogGrad98]

I’d predict that Gay’s shot section will feature more 3s next year. His shot distribution will still look different than Niang’s, but not as different as last year’s stats suggest.

This. But when needed he gives us a guy that can create his own shot at literally any spot on the floor. As well as allow us to show different defensive looks. So much more than Niang ever could. Yuge upgrade there. Yuge.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

I think gay is very capable of moulding his game to what is needed. No concerns with him, but I think Jordan’s gonna have to reel it in a little.