ESPN prediction on All-Star Reserves
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kiri.de.carlos
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This is my fav allstar Rudy video
https://youtu.be/5PMYe3XzfEU
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Lol, that's pretty good.
Cause they only see offense. Gobert is consistent an affects EVERY SINGLE GAME. He is a top 15 player.
akirac73
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The thing with comparing Klay and Gordon is that that both are perfect for their situation. If you put Hayward on the Warriors and Klay on the Jazz, I think both teams become worse. Hayward is nowhere near the elite shooter Klay is and Klay does not have the all around game that Hayward has that the Jazz rely on.
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Gobert is sure making a case! The thing that gets lost are his screen assists. Hayward gets a lot of open looks because of Rudy. Gordon ain't going nowhere; he knows how lucky he is to be playing with Rudy and George. Sure wish Hill would sign an extension! Jazz would be a lot better off financially front loading a contract.
To add quotes to my above post:
"Then there's Gobert, who has emerged as a candidate for the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.
Gordon Hayward is the free agent-to-be who'll soon be in great demand, but Gobert just might be Utah's most influential player thanks to his offensive improvement. He's averaging 12.8 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game, which represent three benchmarks no Jazz man in team history has ever hit in the same season.
The only player in the league at present who can match (or exceed) Gobert in all three categories? Anthony Davis.
The same has to be said for Hayward, who appears poised for his maiden All-Star nod from West coaches as a reward for his offensive consistency in the face of Utah's numerous injuries. This is the sixth straight season that Hayward has increased his scoring average, nudging him to a level (22.1 PPG) that makes him the most prolific scorer seen in Salt Lake City since Karl Malone."
Stein was comparing the front court and Hayward/Thompson in these quotes. He has Gobert getting in as the last front-court player and Hayward as the second wild-card.
It would be amazing if we got two guys in.
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"Then there's Gobert, who has emerged as a candidate for the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.
Gordon Hayward is the free agent-to-be who'll soon be in great demand, but Gobert just might be Utah's most influential player thanks to his offensive improvement. He's averaging 12.8 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game, which represent three benchmarks no Jazz man in team history has ever hit in the same season.
The only player in the league at present who can match (or exceed) Gobert in all three categories? Anthony Davis.
The same has to be said for Hayward, who appears poised for his maiden All-Star nod from West coaches as a reward for his offensive consistency in the face of Utah's numerous injuries. This is the sixth straight season that Hayward has increased his scoring average, nudging him to a level (22.1 PPG) that makes him the most prolific scorer seen in Salt Lake City since Karl Malone."
Stein was comparing the front court and Hayward/Thompson in these quotes. He has Gobert getting in as the last front-court player and Hayward as the second wild-card.
It would be amazing if we got two guys in.
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akirac73
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Some others:
Washington Post: Gobert and Hayward get in as the wild cards
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ar-starters-heres-who-should-be-the-reserves/
Bleacher Report Staff picks: Gobert as 3rd Frontcourt reserve. Hayward is snubbed.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...rs-choice-for-2017-nba-all-star-game-reserves
Fox Sports: Gobert and Hayward get in as the wild cards
https://www.foxsports.com/nba/galle...reserves-new-orleans-russell-westbrook-011917
Sports Illustrated: Gobert in as frontcourt reserve, Hayward not selected, but projected to make the team as an injury replacement (CP3).
https://www.si.com/nba/2017/01/19/nba-all-star-game-reserves-east-west-stephen-curry-isaiah-thomas
THIS ONE SUPRISED ME
SB Nation - Golden State of Mind: Gobert in as frontcourt reserve. Hayward in as the wildcard (Klay Thompson is snubbed).
https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2017/1/19/14291844/nba-2017-all-star-predictions
Washington Post: Gobert and Hayward get in as the wild cards
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ar-starters-heres-who-should-be-the-reserves/
Bleacher Report Staff picks: Gobert as 3rd Frontcourt reserve. Hayward is snubbed.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...rs-choice-for-2017-nba-all-star-game-reserves
Fox Sports: Gobert and Hayward get in as the wild cards
https://www.foxsports.com/nba/galle...reserves-new-orleans-russell-westbrook-011917
Sports Illustrated: Gobert in as frontcourt reserve, Hayward not selected, but projected to make the team as an injury replacement (CP3).
https://www.si.com/nba/2017/01/19/nba-all-star-game-reserves-east-west-stephen-curry-isaiah-thomas
THIS ONE SUPRISED ME
SB Nation - Golden State of Mind: Gobert in as frontcourt reserve. Hayward in as the wildcard (Klay Thompson is snubbed).
https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2017/1/19/14291844/nba-2017-all-star-predictions
jimmy eat jazz
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Just for the record, I really hope Hayward makes it, irrespective of Gobert. Hayward has carried this team for so long, and has improved each year while doing it (and in my opinion he remains the best player on the team) that I'd really hate to see him get snubbed in a year when the Jazz record is forcing the NBA to recognize both the Jazz and Hayward as legit. If I had to choose between the two of them, I'd choose Hayward. Gobert's upward trend indicates that he'll get plenty of Allstar appearances (I expect there will be increasing discussions over time about whether Gobert is the best center in the league), but Hayward's trendline is less certain (he may be peaking). I'd like to see him get it at least this once, in acknowledgement for all he's done for this franchise.
Both will get in.