Just saying what I think should happen, not factoring in all the particulars behind-the-scenes.I dont think that's the case. It feels like Don's decision is more in his own hands (especially after the Memphis fiasco).
Just saying what I think should happen, not factoring in all the particulars behind-the-scenes.I dont think that's the case. It feels like Don's decision is more in his own hands (especially after the Memphis fiasco).
Never ever.
It's all about likelihood.I kinda feel like unless the Jazz and all parties really believe they can win the finals given the health concerns, there's really nothing but downsides to playing them at this stage.
But if they think there's a shot, go all in. No more of this wishy-washy horse-****.
In any case, the Jazz shouldn't be playing both of them ~36+ minutes a game. They need to manage each other's loads.It's all about likelihood.
The downside to getting on a plane is that it may crash. But how likely is that? So, what is the most likely downside to both playing? Sure, there's always a catastrophic chance something could go horribly wrong but that's the case with anything.
The most realistic downside to both playing is that they get even more hobbled and the Jazz lose. Season over.
What's the most realistic upside, tho?
They get through this with a win, Conley is feeling pretty good and we move onto game seven and a chance to open the West Finals at home against a Phoenix team without their PG.
To me, the choice is clear.
I think both playing may help with that. Gotta see how they look, though, I guess. Sucks this is only game six since we'd still have a game seven even if they win.In any case, the Jazz shouldn't be playing both of them ~36+ minutes a game. They need to manage each other's loads.
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Since John Stockton is in the news today, I will harken back to the end of his career. There were certain things he could just not do anymore because of injuries or father time. He was smart enough that he would not attempt to do them or he would fake doing them and then do something else out of the move. Then if his opponent would start to overplay because he couldn't go left anymore, Stock would go left in slow motion and be effective doing it because the opponent was so far out of position. Spida and Conly have to be cerebral and do what their bodies will allow them to.If Donovan is hobbled like he was last game, just sit him. He is a negative on the floor like this. I'd rather see Bogey, Joe, and Clarkson get more time with the ball. Might not be a winning strategy, but it's better that watching a disabled star limp around.
This isn’t the finals though.Don's chance to be a legend.
Comes out hobbled and goes for 30 plus and wills them to a championship.
I’d also factor in likelihood of winning the next round... I know CP’s status is up in the air so it’s a little tough to guess... but if Mike and Don have no real chance at getting better until they stop playing for a few weeks Im not sure just getting to the next round is worth it. Don has looked worse each game with last game looking like he was on one leg. If it has a chance to respond to treatment and get better while he’s active then sure but I don’t think that’s how injuries work.It's all about likelihood.
The downside to getting on a plane is that it may crash. But how likely is that? So, what is the most likely downside to both playing? Sure, there's always a catastrophic chance something could go horribly wrong but that's the case with anything.
The most realistic downside to both playing is that they get even more hobbled and the Jazz lose. Season over.
What's the most realistic upside, tho?
They get through this with a win, Conley is feeling pretty good and we move onto game seven and a chance to open the West Finals at home against a Phoenix team without their PG.
To me, the choice is clear.
We limp through game 6/7 only to get swept by the Suns... that’s why I’m so hopeless. I guess maybe Don and Mike look okay tonight and I can get my hopes up but Donovan looked like how I look when I play basketball without warming up. Just kinda honking around trying to do stuff... not sure why he’d be better two days later.This isn’t the finals though.
If CP3 misses the first two games, just sit Donovan.We limp through game 6/7 only to get swept by the Suns... that’s why I’m so hopeless. I guess maybe Don and Mike look okay tonight and I can get my hopes up but Donovan looked like how I look when I play basketball without warming up. Just kinda honking around trying to do stuff... not sure why he’d be better two days later.
We’d lose. They have competent backups for their guys... we got Miye Oni and Trent Forrest.If CP3 misses the first two games, just sit Donovan.
I’d be operating under the idea that Mike is playing.We’d lose. They have competent backups for their guys... we got Miye Oni and Trent Forrest.
Me too... we’d lose. I am assuming Mike would be like 80%. Last game Donovan looked like he was 30%.I’d be operating under the idea that Mike is playing.
Phoenix is good, but without Chris Paul they don't sweep us. Even if we're missing guys.Me too... we’d lose. I am assuming Mike would be like 80%. Last game Donovan looked like he was 30%.
I don’t want to kill anyone’s good vibes... I just don’t think we get out of this series or the next without healthy Mike and Donovan at say 70%. Unless Paul actually has Covid he will be back by game 3 or sooner... I think we’d need him out 4 games or so without a healthy DM. I think Mike playing is a Hail Mary at the buzzer... he might be ready but I’m not gonna be surprised if he spends more time in the locker room than on the court.Phoenix is good, but without Chris Paul they don't sweep us. Even if we're missing guys.