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EuroBasket Thread
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43-9-3 for Lauri Legend
TheStormofWar
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Lauri's been hella impressive this Eurobasket.
Lauri might turn into the best piece for us in that trade. I really really like him. I liked him as a prospect too... no idea why he hasn't taken the jump yet, but he will have every chance to do it. It's interesting that he they played him as a 3-4 big wing type in Cleveland since he had good defensive duo of front court players behind him. Wonder if he can hold his own in that role for us without having such defensive players to cover for him?
SoberasHotRod
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Lauri showing some things he almost never does in the NBA., specifically that pull up three and drive game. I'll be curious to see if he can add those to his game at the NBA level as well.
The Fresh Prince
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If Collin and Lauri pan out and develop this could become another one if Danny's legendary 1 Year rebuilds.
He really **** all over Saric that game, damn.
Coach Ellis
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Lauri making that trade look better by the day. Not sure if he’s the breakout guy this year, but he’s clearly looking like it. If he becomes a legitimate star, Jazz will rebound quickly - especially with years of team control on his contract. Jazz definitely need to keep him and find out.
Coach Ellis
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Sexton, Beasley, Fontecchio, Markkanen and Vanderbilt might end up being a lot better than expected. Super curious to see how it all comes together. Weak bench and playing young players big minutes might be the key to effectively tanking.
Handlogten's Heros
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Damn Lauri may end up King of the North, South, East, and West if he keep this up. I guess he’s a rich man’s Dirk now.
Simone has been effing awesome too.
These guys are like… eff yo tank B
Simone has been effing awesome too.
These guys are like… eff yo tank B
Coach Ellis
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As a massive fan of Rudy, it would’ve been interesting to see what the team would’ve looked like if they had made the Mitchell trade and retooled around Gobert.
Unfortunately, I don’t think the return would’ve propelled the team into contention and a couple of these contracts are going to expire or become onerous quickly.
Still love Rudy - even if I’m rooting for his team to suck this year.
I was the only one (well I think Ferg did a little too) who was screaming to sign Lauri last year when we had the chance. I think the luxury tax stopped us.
I follow the Locke PAC ratings. Lauri has always been a net positive and Sexton is also a bigger positive than Mitchell. The defense could be a problem ( that's Lauri problem and it indirectly messes up his offense too due to being benched) and the second unit will likely be what tanks us. But dang, our starting unit could be more productive on offense than last year!
Ironically we are two all stars away from being in the top 4 in the West. We could draft a couple this year, if not I would use most of our draft capital to trade for two allstars next year unless a bargain falls into our laps this season (Ayton, Brown).
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What I'm frustrated with is it seemed like there wasn't any interest in seizing an opportunity to acquire him when his offseason situation was in a ton of flux last year. Maybe instead of using a 1st to dump Favors, packaging a 1st with Favors and some **** to make it happen. I don't know. He seemed very available for any team willing to put in a good faith offer.
I've always been high on Lauri, and he looks ****ing awesome.
FrenchJazzFa
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Promising players . Just add one onr two great picks next years and rebuild may be faster than expected.