orangello
Well-Known Member
The talk of if a player is a #1 or a #2 or a #3 is so ****ing annoying.
So much this.
The talk of if a player is a #1 or a #2 or a #3 is so ****ing annoying.
The talk of if a player is a #1 or a #2 or a #3 is so ****ing annoying.
Hayward and Hood didn't improve? Are you high? Hayward turned into a very good defensive player this year and maintained his offensive ability. Hood actually played well for most of a season and performed as a starter, not just a player who came on at the end of the season.
Burks was injured, hard to improve while recovering from surgery.
Gobert's skill development is a work in progress, expecting immediate results is foolish.
Hayward and Hood improved. We agree on that.
Because both are good enough for their position - 6'8" SF/SG - then one of them is superfluous. Trade the one that is perceived as more valuable (Hayward) who is also less of a good deal (Hayward).
The reason the talk of #1, #2, and #3 is annoying to you is because you're on the wrong side of it. We're talking about stars. #2s aren't stars.
"Trade Hayward because you are only allowed to have 1 good player at the position where depth is the most important in today's NBA"
Depth vs. Superstar. Which one succeeds?
High quality depth. Have you been watching the Finals?
MVP Curry vs. Future hall of famer Lebron.
Yes, both of those teams are deep. But they also have superstars.
High quality depth. Have you been watching the Finals?
And they have depth why? Because they have a superstar making 11 million a year.
I'd much rather have the team go all in on DeMar DeRozan in free agency with a max contract, than trade Rodney Hood and the #12 pick (plus then some) for Jamal Murray. That allows the Jazz to add a potential #1 guy, keep Hood, add another developmental player and strengthen the team from the top down.
I'm far from sold on DeRozan as being a great fit, but he's at least an All Star caliber player who can be a #1 guy on offense (for a team that desperately needs one) and is still young enough to show improvement under a strong developmental coach like Quin Snyder. I like a lot of what DeRozan brings to the table. Good size and athleticism. Young, but established and successful. He has the ability to drive and dish, get to the line, put pressure on the defense and knock down shots. I don't like how much he relys on his mid-range game, but he is effective. The guy can score. The Jazz need guys who can score.
Quality depth = Atlanta, Boston
Superstars + Quality Depth = GSW, OKC, SAS
Quality depth = Atlanta, Boston
Superstars + Quality Depth = GSW, OKC, SAS