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Dennis Lindsey's Biggest Error

infection said:
OP gets it.

DL is a top 3 GM.
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I have full confidence in DL, his track record is stellar. He's gotten the big things 100% right:

Drafting Gobert and Mitchell
Ingles
Hiring Snyder

But. I'd grade him a B/B- as an exec. He's made some small and big mistakes:

Not trading Millsap for something knowing full well he'd walk.
Catering to Haywood with the Hill trade - how much better would we have been if we'd kept Prince?
The Kanter pick
I'd argue the Exum pick
Not maximizing cap space beyond just having it

The Jazz could contend. But, they need a third star and more scoring, especially shot creation.
Mitchell and Ingles can't do everything.
 
I'm going to say his biggest error was not extending Hayward after his rookie contract. The whole "go out and find an offer for us to match" was pretty dumb, especially considering there were reports before that season that he would've resigned for 12-13 million per year. We could've also had him an extra year, which would've been nice.
 
David Stern said:
I'm going to say his biggest error was not extending Hayward after his rookie contract. The whole "go out and find an offer for us to match" was pretty dumb, especially considering there were reports before that season that he would've resigned for 12-13 million per year. We could've also had him an extra year, which would've been nice.
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Excellent selection. That is for sure top 3 at minimum
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Ehh, I think I prefer Exum to Smart.

I wish Exum was more aggressive, but I wouldn't want him to be as aggressive as Smart.

I don't consider Exum a mistake. The Jazz just got ****ed.
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Beyond his speed and length, I really did not see the appeal. He was so raw and inexperienced,
and honestly I think he hasn't gotten much better. If he doesn't make a leap soon he'll be a bench
player.

Smart just seemed like a Jazz guy to me - tough defense, aggressive, scoring potential if not shooting.
I mean the Gordon pick screwed up the whole draft, and a lot of it is hindsight, of course.
 
campaignist said:
Beyond his speed and length, I really did not see the appeal. He was so raw and inexperienced,
and honestly I think he hasn't gotten much better. If he doesn't make a leap soon he'll be a bench
player.

Smart just seemed like a Jazz guy to me - tough defense, aggressive, scoring potential if not shooting.
I mean the Gordon pick screwed up the whole draft, and a lot of it is hindsight, of course.
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I really liked prospect Exum. I though he had great playmaking instincts. Unfortunately, he is still prospect Exum.
 
David Stern said:
I'm going to say his biggest error was not extending Hayward after his rookie contract. The whole "go out and find an offer for us to match" was pretty dumb, especially considering there were reports before that season that he would've resigned for 12-13 million per year. We could've also had him an extra year, which would've been nice.
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Maybe, but no guarantee Hayward stays long-term if he stays another year.
 
campaignist said:
Beyond his speed and length, I really did not see the appeal. He was so raw and inexperienced,
and honestly I think he hasn't gotten much better. If he doesn't make a leap soon he'll be a bench
player.

Smart just seemed like a Jazz guy to me - tough defense, aggressive, scoring potential if not shooting.
I mean the Gordon pick screwed up the whole draft, and a lot of it is hindsight, of course.
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The Jazz werent even a defensive team when they drafted Exum. They were just bad.
 
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