I caught this tidbit from Hollingers ESPN chat today.
"Dan (OC)
Any chance that the Jazz move Jefferson or Millsap for somebody that can, you know, defend guys over 6'8"? Or are they just hoping Favors can fill that role?
John Hollinger (2:36 PM)
That's the plan, yes, and I think there's a decent chance it works. Favors is potentially very, very good defensively, and allows Millsap to play his natural role as a 25-30 minute bench energizer."
This is exactly what I think needs to happen. Favors can step in defensively, and Millsap needs to go back to the bench. If Favors can turn into a monster defender, ALA Kevin Garnett, the Jazz will be in good shape. Does he have Kevin Garnett defensive potential?
"Dan (OC)
Any chance that the Jazz move Jefferson or Millsap for somebody that can, you know, defend guys over 6'8"? Or are they just hoping Favors can fill that role?
John Hollinger (2:36 PM)
That's the plan, yes, and I think there's a decent chance it works. Favors is potentially very, very good defensively, and allows Millsap to play his natural role as a 25-30 minute bench energizer."
This is exactly what I think needs to happen. Favors can step in defensively, and Millsap needs to go back to the bench. If Favors can turn into a monster defender, ALA Kevin Garnett, the Jazz will be in good shape. Does he have Kevin Garnett defensive potential?
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