Get Detroit on the Line.

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I would monitor the situation with Jones and Morris though... they may be good values if we find the roster lacking.

Here's my thing though, if it comes to the point that you need one of those middling PGs to breakthrough and make the play-in, are you better off just repeating what we did last year and selling off players for more assets and getting a high pick?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The Jazz should be a dominant rebounding team first and foremost.

THT/Lauri/Collins/Kessler are all huge massive athletes who should dominate the boards, that's regardless of who they play at the 2nd guard spot. So even if it's "ugly" basketball, they should be able to be physically imposing.

I think that was the beautiful thing Hardy did last year, he really was able to diagnose the best possible strategy for each iteration of the team. Even when the Jazz were bad and trying to lose, they mostly played well even if it wasnt always great basketball.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Here's my thing though, if it comes to the point that you need one of those middling PGs to breakthrough and make the play-in, are you better off just repeating what we did last year and selling off players for more assets and getting a high pick?

Yeah IDK... if those guys are hindering Lauri/Kessler/Collins etc. from being able to win I'm not sure they will have a lot of value. I think having a guy or two that are managing the game and looking to let the stars be stars that raises a lot of dudes value. I'm not sure how Collins specifically raises his value without a setup man. A lot of Lauri's baskets are assisted... Kessler needs someone that sets him up. It may not end up being a problem but I'm sure its on the radar and if we start poorly I can see a pivot.

Right now is not the time to do it for a middling pg. 25-30 games in if it looks like **** you may get one of those guys to help you diagnose the issue. I'm the tankmaster so you don't have to sell me on the selloff tank if it makes sense.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

The Jazz should be a dominant rebounding team first and foremost.

THT/Lauri/Collins/Kessler are all huge massive athletes who should dominate the boards, that's regardless of who they play at the 2nd guard spot. So even if it's "ugly" basketball, they should be able to be physically imposing.

I think that was the beautiful thing Hardy did last year, he really was able to diagnose the best possible strategy for each iteration of the team. Even when the Jazz were bad and trying to lose, they mostly played well even if it wasnt always great basketball.

In Hardy I trust... so I'm good with a wait and see... just saw the thread and the possible acquisitions and thought Morris would be the best value add for where we are (consider cost etc.)

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I also think Sexton/THT might be the worst starting pairing to place with the projected starting frontcourt. Clips a very good defense... so hopefully we have seen the ugliest version of this.

 

[Flc]

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[Saint Cy of JFC]

I also think Sexton/THT might be the worst starting pairing to place with the projected starting frontcourt. Clips a very good defense... so hopefully we have seen the ugliest version of this.

Agreed, pick one or the other, or give both their time, but together is not a good pairing.

 

[fishonjazz]

Just get someone who can actually run a team and get the ball to guys in their spots.

That would be a massive improvement.

We averaged 118 ppg last year without mike conley. With these same guys leading the way.


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[Flc]

I also think Sexton/THT might be the worst starting pairing to place with the projected starting frontcourt. Clips a very good defense... so hopefully we have seen the ugliest version of this.

Now why would Ainge want to highlight Sexton and THT?

 

[fishonjazz]

That would be great, but in the meanwhile incompetent PG play is a big risk to take. Might make Lauri want to go somewhere that can make him excel. Might deter the development of young players. Might make THT think he deserves to shoot the ball more. Lots of downside. Rockets last few years is what you get when you don't have a actual distributor... ugh

Did lauri suck last year when sexton, tht, and dunn were running tbe show? Quite the opposite. He was amazing with these guys running things and so was the offense overall


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[fishonjazz]

The Jazz should be a dominant rebounding team first and foremost.

THT/Lauri/Collins/Kessler are all huge massive athletes who should dominate the boards, that's regardless of who they play at the 2nd guard spot. So even if it's "ugly" basketball, they should be able to be physically imposing.

I think that was the beautiful thing Hardy did last year, he really was able to diagnose the best possible strategy for each iteration of the team. Even when the Jazz were bad and trying to lose, they mostly played well even if it wasnt always great basketball.

This. Great post


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[HermanG]

Did lauri suck last year when sexton, tht, and dunn were running tbe show? Quite the opposite. He was amazing with these guys running things and so was the offense overall


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He did have a bad 3P streak towards the end but that was hardly the guards fault as his widen open shot% dropped as well and it started before Conley was traded if I remember correct.

But other than that he was still scoring in bunches.