Ersan Ilyasova to sign with Jazz per Jordan Schultz

[silesian]

watching highlights I now believe that Ily never misses.

But seriously, he can hit a three in transition, which is a nice fit.

And you guys think he's in the rotation are nuts. He's a 10th man insurance policy.

 

[silesian]

Ersan makes the best team in the NBA 7% better on both offense and defense.

Someone needs to pop this bubble

 

[framer]

watching highlights I now believe that Ily never misses.

But seriously, he can hit a three in transition, which is a nice fit.

And you guys think he's in the rotation are nuts. He's a 10th man insurance policy.

I mean he's going to get a lot better quality shots here than he did with the Bucks. He seems smart enough to run the stuff on offense and defense too. We really weren't getting that from the deep bench. He should allow us to "manage" Bojan if we need to, as well.

 

[fishonjazz]

Kyle Korver had slightly better on/off defensive splits on the same team last year. Calm down. He's fine but he's shared the floor with Giannis, Lopez, Embiid which certainly helps those numbers.

He's never played with gobert though and since gobert is better defensively than Giannis and embiid then ersan + Rudy equal championship

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[Isaiah 1:13]

Ilya brings so many pieces he will fit and contribute for us. Niang is a one trick pony which can either be off or on ...

Agreed! This is just sooo confusing. I thought folks would be ecstatic with a more athletic backup 4 coming in. Don't get me wrong, I love Niang, he gives everything he's got, he's an outstanding shooter and I believe he's going to have one hell of a broadcasting career some day. But the guy's a Clydesdale -built for comfort not for speed. Ilyasova is a Thoroughbred, and has proven he can mix it up with anybody anytime..... and all that experience to go with it. Not sure if he can cover AD (who can) but he won't make stupid mistakes and he's not afraid to take a charge!

 

[Ron Mexico]

Agreed! This is just sooo confusing. I thought folks would be ecstatic with a more athletic backup 4 coming in. Don't get me wrong, I love Niang, he gives everything he's got, he's an outstanding shooter and I believe he's going to have one hell of a broadcasting career some day. But the guy's a Clydesdale -built for comfort not for speed. Ilyasova is a Thoroughbred, and has proven he can mix it up with anybody anytime..... and all that experience to go with it. Not sure if he can cover AD (who can) but he won't make stupid mistakes and he's not afraid to take a charge!

I don't think he'll play ahead of Niang. But I could be wrong. Currently Niang is putting up our team best defensive rating, just slightly ahead of Gobert $2 and Conley #3. He's been very solid this year. I do like the signing though, he's a solid player who is there if we have injuries.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I just think those pitching Ersan as a defensive stopper need to calm down... he may be a slight upgrade over Niang.

I think at this stage Niang is probably a better defender on the perimeter.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

watching highlights I now believe that Ily never misses.

But seriously, he can hit a three in transition, which is a nice fit.

And you guys think he's in the rotation are nuts. He's a 10th man insurance policy.

It’s crazy to think Quin would play a vet over less proven players. I feel like some of y’all haven’t been around much the last 5-6 years.

 

[Getting Traded]

I would expect that he will need some time to get into game shape. So, don't expect much for a while. But so long as he's ready for the playoffs, that's when we'll need him. I could be wrong, however. Depends on what he's been doing during his inactivity.

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

I don't think he'll play ahead of Niang. But I could be wrong. Currently Niang is putting up our team best defensive rating, just slightly ahead of Gobert $2 and Conley #3. He's been very solid this year. I do like the signing though, he's a solid player who is there if we have injuries.

I didn’t realize that Niang’s defensive rating was that good! I’m not going to slander the guy - glue all the way always locked in. I do feel like a lot depends on the match ups and also feel Ilyosova can find his minutes at three different positions.

 

[Bodhi]

It’s crazy to think Quin would play a vet over less proven players. I feel like some of y’all haven’t been around much the last 5-6 years.

You think he's playing in front of Niang? If not, thats the end of the rotation, no?

 

[silesian]

It’s crazy to think Quin would play a vet over less proven players. I feel like some of y’all haven’t been around much the last 5-6 years.

When in the last 5-6 years did you have an established successful rotation where someone more experienced has disrupted the rotation?

Which "less proven players" in the rotation are getting their minutes cut, in your opinion? What is the new rotation?

He'll take garbage time minutes from Morgan, Brantley and Niang

He'll get minutes when Favors/ Niang/ Gobert/ Bogey/ Ingles are injured/ resting/ COVID/ unavailable. Jazz have been very lucky to have few absences.

If he's in the "non-absence" rotation I would be surprised.

He's an insurance policy because our 10-15 bench is very inexperienced and you want to be able to plug in a vet in the playoff race and playoffs