DLeague Affiliate and Murph

[homeytennis]

If they bring Murph to the Jazz he's going to have to learn defense, how to do the dirty work, set screens and dive on the floor for loose balls and if he's got his shot knock it down.

I would let him play on the summer league team and see if he fills a need.

 

[cowhide]

https://www.ridiculousupside.com/20...l-circle-with-new-reported-d-league-affiliate

I actually like KM coming out of college. I picked him as our pick in the draft. Perhaps being cut is the best thing for some players because it gets them an opportunity to play and the hunger to return to the NBA. I hope he has learned to pass and run an offense and the big question is can he defend. Jazz do need shooters and I think it can't hurt having him with the Jazz affiliate.

 

[cowhide]

Especially considering Hoopshype is reporting that the Jazz are interested in PJ Harrison, which I assume is at 23. Save the pick and give Murphy that shot again.

It would be kind of fun if Jazz had, Burke, Burks, E. Murphy, and K. Murphy on the team next year.

Throw in Gordon and Gordon too. Now that would be hilarious

 

[cowhide]

Completely agree. And you pick your D-League coach so he's a "system guy" who is readily promoted if the parent team loses an assistant to a HC job elsewhere. Didn't know that about practices. Having the Stampede is a reason why I think the Jazz will supposedly bring in even more players than last year for workouts. A few undrafted players may get training camp invites, and a handful more will be on the Jazz' radar for the D-League roster. Technically, most of these players will have contracts owned by the league, but as you mentioned, they'll be playing in the Jazz' system and can be plucked if necessary.

Beside the fact that players become part of your "organization" even if they aren't officially a part of the team. Your D-league coach has inside information about a player which other teams don't have. It also helps when/if injuries occur. I know most players are just happy to get a contract but having them on your dleague team may be the difference if there are a choice between two squads.

 

[homeytennis]

Beside the fact that players become part of your "organization" even if they aren't officially a part of the team. Your D-league coach has inside information about a player which other teams don't have. It also helps when/if injuries occur. I know most players are just happy to get a contract but having them on your dleague team may be the difference if there are a choice between two squads.

If a young guy is in the 11-15 range on the roster, I think they absolutely benefit by playing rather than watching particulary if it is the parent team's system they are playing in.