DWill on Fes

[Thee Jazz Fan]

How do the Fes haters/doubters feel about this show of support?

Look, here's the bottom line: Fes is who we HAVE; think of another project 7 footer and what it would cost to bring him here; I'm willing to bet that Fes is better than him (even once you factor in his questionable work ethic).

The Fes needs some bloody playing time. Nothing short of 15 minutes. Period.

My problem with Fes is every once in a while Fes plays well, and shows potential, Sloan gives him more time. What does he do, he messes things up because he doesn't work at his game. That causes Sloan to pull him because he can't be trusted. He goes through the same maddening cycle. Sloan has given Fes many chances to stick in the rotation. Every single time he squanders it.

 

[billyshelby]

My problem with Fes is every once in a while Fes plays well, and shows potential, Sloan gives him more time. What does he do, he messes things up because he doesn't work at his game. That causes Sloan to pull him because he can't be trusted. He goes through the same maddening cycle. Sloan has given Fes many chances to stick in the rotation. Every single time he squanders it.

And yet, read DWill's quote. He's saying the maddening thing is Sloan doesn't give him consistent minutes, not that Fes doesn't deserve to play. You get a pretty strong sense Deron is not a big fan of Jerry's decisions about who plays what minutes.

 

[NCJazz]

My problem with Fes is every once in a while Fes plays well, and shows potential, Sloan gives him more time. What does he do, he messes things up because he doesn't work at his game. That causes Sloan to pull him because he can't be trusted. He goes through the same maddening cycle. Sloan has given Fes many chances to stick in the rotation. Every single time he squanders it.

Where do you get this from? Sloan himself said he is working much harder now. He apparently is working harder on his game the past year. Unfortunately, coach always has a couple of players he gives almost no leeway on the court. But, hopefully the Kings game is a sign of things to come.

 

[Justys]

I'm surprised no one is talking about the part of the quote where Deron says, "Coach has got to realize that..." But yeah, it's time to give Fes regular minutes. I'd start him next to Al, bring Sap off the bench, and generally Al and Sap would close halves and games

I think thats what the team needs. Is Millsap coming off the bench playing alongside Watson and Miles. Plus Big Al at the 4 with Fez playing Center with AK at the 3 makes us a big team. Come on Sloan do something!

 

[LunaticWolf]

I think thats what the team needs. Is Millsap coming off the bench playing alongside Watson and Miles. Plus Big Al at the 4 with Fez playing Center with AK at the 3 makes us a big team. Come on Sloan do something!

Fine, if Fes can stay out of foul trouble.

 

[Justys]

And its so unbelievable the calls Cousins was getting compared to Fez or even Millsap. And after watching last nights game. Cousins should have been the number 2 pick. Minny, New Jersey, and 76ers really missed out.

 

[fairweather]

Fine, if Fes can stay out of foul trouble.

This. He uses his hands too much.

 

[Justys]

Agreed, but I dont know why but I love seeing Fez on the court, its wierd I don't know why?

 

[zman1527]

My problem with Fes is every once in a while Fes plays well, and shows potential, Sloan gives him more time. What does he do, he messes things up because he doesn't work at his game. That causes Sloan to pull him because he can't be trusted. He goes through the same maddening cycle. Sloan has given Fes many chances to stick in the rotation. Every single time he squanders it.

Bull. He plays pretty similar all the time. Jerry just finds reasons to bench him. One bone-head play seems to turn on a red light for Jerry and it does not go off for 3 weeks. While failing to see the value he brings despite the occassional bad play. DWill is right.

 

[NCJazz]

This. He uses his hands too much.

Yeah, there are times when I think he wishes he was playing football. Got to be tough when you are that size are you are not allowed to just cream someone.

 

[cowhide]

When has Fess every got consistent minutes? I remember last year or the year before last that he played a couple of solid games (Houston) and then he went right back to the bench.

The argument that he is inconsistent. Heck pretty much everyone on the Jazz is inconsistent. Why are there two standards? Play Fess as long as he can stay on the court and be productive and don't yank him every time when he screws up. If I were DW, as the captain, I would sit AJ and Millsap down and say I need one of you to come off the bench (I think Millsap should be the guy or perhaps matchups should determine it). Then explain the benefits of playing off the bench and how it will help the team and how the individual with be the star(go to guy) of the bench. At least I can dream of a utopia setting with the Jazz organization. I have to have some hope.

I really don't think this team can win a championship until this team vastly improves their bench. Having Millsap or AJ come off the bench would automatically improve it. Then once AK's contract comes off the books the Jazz can get some more help to improve the team.

It is not unheard of for the captain to go to the coach and say how about we try this. I know everyone will say Sloan won't buy into it but it certainly doesn't hurt to try. I am not suggesting a revolt but a dialogue between the coach and captain.

 

[Karadrys30]

I have to disagree with whomever said that fess playes pretty much the same all the time. What I have noticed is that when fess gets longer stretches of time on the floor, he settles down and plays pretty well. He still gets out of possition and tries to get deflections out on the perimiter (facepalm everytime I see it) but he tends not to go for the foul just to foul. When his time is short, he appears to want to make an impact on every play. That tends to get him in foul trouble. Fes always plays with energy and really focuses on defense, sets good screens (does pull them too soon at times, usually when he is a short timer). His man D is good and his length and supprising quickness makes other bigs work hard for shots.

When he is not hyperactive 5 year old fes can play. Not an allstar or anything, but a contributor particularly on defense. His hook is also looking pretty good. He can contribute if when he gets settled in.