Game Thread Feb 01, 2024 08:00PM MT: Jazz vs. 76ers

[fishonjazz]

Clarkson is frustrating as hell to watch, but he's a complete offensive player. His handle is just too loose for the amount of dribbling he does.

Also extremely inefficient with that versatile offensive bag

I mean sexton and Ochai could dribble more and shoot off the dribble more too and get to the point where they are shooting 29% from 3 and 41% from the field and I guess that would make them versatile with a big offensive bag.

Keyonte seems well on the way to super inefficient with a versatile bag on offense with no defense like Clarkson. Maybe that's just the type of player hardy likes for some reason and that's why he seems to really like keyonte.


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[fishonjazz]

Looking at the minutes/rotation along with production/stats its almost like Hardy is saying "jordan and keyonte, I love what you are doing out there. Taking highly contested off balance off the dribble shots that have little chance of going in is what I want in this offense. Keep up the good work. Now Sexton and Walker, you two are only taking good shots that are likely to go in. I need more off balance highly contested jumpers off the dribble from you two if you want more minutes. Oh and take it easy on defense, you are trying way too hard on that end. Conserve your energy for the offensive end guys."

 

[homeytennis]

This probably won't be popular, but I feel Keyonte could benefit with some time in the GLeague. He is starting to develop some bad habits including chucking and making bad reads and decisions. Remember when the Jazz had their win string he was injured and out of the lineup. Right now is he better than Jason Preston or THT?

 

[Scape Goat]

One of the consistent things I've heard from Locke is that Utah isn't doing things with the sole focus of winning games but are trying to develop a system and way of playing around Lauri.

That looks like it means if you can't play the way Hardy wants, you are going to have a bit of a minutes cap.


To me that also means no one on the team is really favored like that outside of Lauri and Keyonte. We are developing the team around Lauri and Keyonte is getting the focus of future development. Guys like Sexton, while their talent and ability has been better utilized/appreciated as the season has gone on, aren't priorities.

I'm sure they want Walker to be there as well, but he came into the season without an ounce of offensive improvement.

Yeah, Louri is too much.

3rd or 4th option depending who else is out there (CS, JC, Collins..).

But sexton should get more chances, he is left alone.

Send private Luri away, please.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Then let the other rookie play too..


and I think most would be understanding of this if a lottery pick was getting some burn to also allow him to develop… or either of our sophomores were getting meaningful playing time.

Should tell you they don't see the same level out of Hendricks.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Also extremely inefficient with that versatile offensive bag

I mean sexton and Ochai could dribble more and shoot off the dribble more too and get to the point where they are shooting 29% from 3 and 41% from the field and I guess that would make them versatile with a big offensive bag.

Keyonte seems well on the way to super inefficient with a versatile bag on offense with no defense like Clarkson. Maybe that's just the type of player hardy likes for some reason and that's why he seems to really like keyonte.


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Just telling you what it is. Hardy has only proven to be an excellent coach to this point so I trust that he's doing the right thing and has a grand vision.

 

[fishonjazz]

Just telling you what it is. Hardy has only proven to be an excellent coach to this point so I trust that he's doing the right thing and has a grand vision.

Fair enough

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[Saint Cy of JFC]

View: https://twitter.com/NBASarah/status/1753312040498950647


Simply put Hardy does not trust Sexton

 

[Fosto]

Looking at the minutes/rotation along with production/stats its almost like Hardy is saying "jordan and keyonte, I love what you are doing out there. Taking highly contested off balance off the dribble shots that have little chance of going in is what I want in this offense. Keep up the good work. Now Sexton and Walker, you two are only taking good shots that are likely to go in. I need more off balance highly contested jumpers off the dribble from you two if you want more minutes. Oh and take it easy on defense, you are trying way too hard on that end. Conserve your energy for the offensive end guys."

I kind of get it. JC is able to create shots for himself in many different ways, while Ochai absolutely cannot (he would probably have 15% FG if he played like Clarkson). I understand why Hardy feels like he needs to give Clarkson so many minutes, because otherwise the Jazz might not be able to generate enough offensive opportunities. The problem is, like you said, JC is quite inefficient in the opportunities he does create, while offering nothing on the defensive end. It's just a tough situation. The Jazz need a better playmaker and scorer than JC currently provides.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

We are 6 days away from knowing who gets traded.

Maybe the rotations suddenly change even if nothing happens and it was all just showcasing.

 

[fishonjazz]

otherwise the Jazz might not be able to generate enough offensive opportunities.

That word "might" can probably be figured out, though I don't know how to.

I bet someone can look at offensive team numbers with Clarkson on the bench and with Clarkson in the game and see.

I don't know how to find those stats but I bet they exist. I would not be surprised to find out our offense is better with him on the bench.

I mean if you are generating offense that results in misses and turnovers (things he is doing this season at career high levels) then I don't think it's helpful.

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[fishonjazz]

Sixers scored 17 points in Kessler's 9 minutes on the court and 50 points in his 14 minutes on the bench.

Post of the thread btw

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