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Haha I was thinking the same. WTF. Some weird Split thing going on here lol (dissociative identity disorder)
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Haha I was thinking the same. WTF. Some weird Split thing going on here lol (dissociative identity disorder)
Coach Ellis
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https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/darius-bazley-why-im-jumping-to-the-g-league
Stitches beat me to it. This article is a must read if you’re curious about the whole situation.
Makes me like the kid a lot and HOPE that the Stars/Jazz pick him and develop him in a manner that changes the way the G-League is used.
I also hope that the NBA looks to make changes to the system in terms of compensation so that it becomes commonplace for some players to take this pathway.
Seems to have good head on his shoulders and prioritizes the right things. I think the Stars would be a great place for him.
Coach Ellis
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Yep. And I hope the Stars/Jazz start right now in providing him with a solid, professional foundation. Let it be known that you’re going to make the pick and blaze the pathway for the future.
Help him get a shoe deal that makes his gamble financially worthwhile.
Invite him as a special guest to upcoming playoff games and to tour/practice the facilities. Start marketing him to Stars, G-League and NBA fans in general. I’d even use similar strategies as colleges would use for one-and-done kids in that regard.
Introduce him to Naz, Georges, Erik, Tony and even Donovan for mentorship and make him feel like an important part of the organization.
Figure out ways of increasing exposure and branding for a kid who is passing all of that up in college to do it another way. Reward his decision. If I’m the Stars/Jazz. . . I start all of this tonight.
Think he's 6'8" or 6'9". Looks good.
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Coach Ellis
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No. Regardless, I think that there’s an opportunity here to
A.) brand the G-League as a new one-and-done destination.
B.) prove that Utah is a place where players of all ages get major development.
C.) make it so that a top prospect is integrated into your system and (hopefully) has a genuine interest in being a part of your NBA team down the road.
D.) spend a whole year gathering exclusive information on a top rookie prospect so you know if it’s worth making a major trade up to get him in the draft - if the opportunity presents itself.
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https://2ways10days.com/georges-nia...league-impact-player-of-the-year-2f6dd4173775
Found an interesting article about Georges Niang. Depending on how they decide to approach things, the Stars could be very, very interesting next year.
I’m looking forward to seeing him in Summer League now.
Found an interesting article about Georges Niang. Depending on how they decide to approach things, the Stars could be very, very interesting next year.
I’m looking forward to seeing him in Summer League now.
Coach Ellis
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https://www.si.com/nba/2018/03/29/b...ons-darius-bazleys-g-league-decision-syracuse
I’m more interested in the Stars today than I’ve ever been. If they pickup Bazley, I’ll actually go to some games this year. I just hope they decide to play and develop him. Utah is a great place for this kid to end up at.
I’m more interested in the Stars today than I’ve ever been. If they pickup Bazley, I’ll actually go to some games this year. I just hope they decide to play and develop him. Utah is a great place for this kid to end up at.
Coach Ellis
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The more I read about him, the more he reminds me of Donovan Mitchell coming up through the ranks. He’s articulate, intelligent, a hard worker and physically gifted. I’m genuinely excited to see how his whole situation unfolds over the next year leading up to the 2019 draft.
Coach Ellis
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Spent some time thinking about this yesterday after the news broke that the Stars get the 1st pick in the G League Draft and I started reading up about Bazley. There’s actually a few players in the G League that I’d like the Jazz to look at closely, even if they just end up playing for the Stars.
A.) Obviously, I’m 100% onboard with the Stars using the 1st pick on Darius Bazley and spending a year working with him on his development. I’d make sure to give him the kind of support the Jazz gave to Donovan Mitchell this year, and try to change the image/value of the G League.
B.) Tony Bradley probably still gets a bunch of playing time with the Stars. . . but I’d also try to reward him with more NBA minutes if I’m able to. Nigel Williams-Goss might get a look, but I think it’s more likely that he plays another year in Europe before coming back.
C.) Naz Mitrou-Long, David Stockton, Erik McCree and Georges Niang all got quality minutes with the Stars/Jazz as 10 day players or two-way guys. I’d like to see them all back for Summer League and some of them for training camp. Niang I keep on a two-way contract, while the others probably get a training camp invite and maybe some extra cash.
D.) Two other guys from other G League teams that I want the Jazz to bring over to summer league and training camp are C: Landry Nnoko and PF: Christian Wood. Nnoko was the G League Defensive Player of the Year for the Pistons affilate - he’s the guy I’d like to see them use their 2nd two way contract on. Wood is still young and has great upside. He got a ton of minutes and had solid numbers with the 76ers affiliate. I’d give him a partially guaranteed contract so that the Stars get to keep his rights if no other teams pick him up.
Start there, add the new rookie(s) into the mix and then add the most athletic players you can to fill out your bench. Should make the Stars a fun team to watch and root for. The more opportunities for exposure you provide players, the more likely they’ll want to come to Utah and be a part of the system.
A.) Obviously, I’m 100% onboard with the Stars using the 1st pick on Darius Bazley and spending a year working with him on his development. I’d make sure to give him the kind of support the Jazz gave to Donovan Mitchell this year, and try to change the image/value of the G League.
B.) Tony Bradley probably still gets a bunch of playing time with the Stars. . . but I’d also try to reward him with more NBA minutes if I’m able to. Nigel Williams-Goss might get a look, but I think it’s more likely that he plays another year in Europe before coming back.
C.) Naz Mitrou-Long, David Stockton, Erik McCree and Georges Niang all got quality minutes with the Stars/Jazz as 10 day players or two-way guys. I’d like to see them all back for Summer League and some of them for training camp. Niang I keep on a two-way contract, while the others probably get a training camp invite and maybe some extra cash.
D.) Two other guys from other G League teams that I want the Jazz to bring over to summer league and training camp are C: Landry Nnoko and PF: Christian Wood. Nnoko was the G League Defensive Player of the Year for the Pistons affilate - he’s the guy I’d like to see them use their 2nd two way contract on. Wood is still young and has great upside. He got a ton of minutes and had solid numbers with the 76ers affiliate. I’d give him a partially guaranteed contract so that the Stars get to keep his rights if no other teams pick him up.
Start there, add the new rookie(s) into the mix and then add the most athletic players you can to fill out your bench. Should make the Stars a fun team to watch and root for. The more opportunities for exposure you provide players, the more likely they’ll want to come to Utah and be a part of the system.
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Landry Nnoko
sonofthebigdog
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There was a feel good GLeague story yesterday in Andre Ingram a 32 year old rookie who made his Association debut with the Lakers. He had 18 points vs. the Rockets. He spent some time with the Utah Flash in the day and is basically a GLeaue lifer.
Coach Ellis
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I’m glad the Lakers did that. More teams should. More and more, I see them doing quality things under Magic Johnson’s leadership and I think they’ll be a solid, tough team in the very near future.
Coach Ellis
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@sonofthebigdog - what are your thoughts on the Stars/Jazz picking Bazley and developing him for a season?
Any thoughts on Landry Nnoko?
Obviously, those are the two guys I’d like the Stars to add for next year.
Any thoughts on Landry Nnoko?
Obviously, those are the two guys I’d like the Stars to add for next year.
Game6Conley
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Oh **** they got the 1st pick... It's an absolute no-brainer in my mind. They MUST draft Darius Bazely #1... There is no other viable options...
Anyone who things Bazely's move to the G-league (to make 26 grand at 17 years old) is a short-sighted fool.
Anyone who things Bazely's move to the G-league (to make 26 grand at 17 years old) is a short-sighted fool.
Game6Conley
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Darius Bazely has lottery potential... This is like, an open and shut case.. I've followed his recruitment for a while now.
Coach Ellis
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They don’t get to keep his rights, he’s still in the draft in 2019. . . but they’ll have a year to develop him, build a relationship AND collect exclusive data on him heading into the draft.
I agree. . . it’s a no-brainer. Have to take him. Thanks for chiming in.
Game6Conley
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Some might recall that I was hyping Keita Bates-Diop before his freshman season here and he was easily one of the best players in Div. 1 s a Sr this season..
I whole heartedly believe that Bazley has an even higher ceiling.He''s lottery grade... possibly top-10 material...
He compares to Otto Porter Jr also IMO. I've seen him play a bunch... That kid can ball, he's not one of these suckers thats like getting by on manipulating the rules..... The proof is in the pudding.. He's a legit 6'9"....
I whole heartedly believe that Bazley has an even higher ceiling.He''s lottery grade... possibly top-10 material...
He compares to Otto Porter Jr also IMO. I've seen him play a bunch... That kid can ball, he's not one of these suckers thats like getting by on manipulating the rules..... The proof is in the pudding.. He's a legit 6'9"....
Game6Conley
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No G-League but former Florida PG Scottie Wilbekin is absolutely one of the best PG's outside of the NBA and IMO deserves a very close look. He has ice running thru his veins for sure and is like 6'4" and can really shoot it.
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sonofthebigdog
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If the Stars pick Bazley and have him play in Taylorsville, it would be not a lot different than him enrolling at Utah or BYU as the Jazz would have to pick him in the 2019 draft to have his rights. I think it would be a good move both PR wise and basketball wise for the Stars. Regarding Nnoko I think he is a solid GLeague player not much different than Georges Niang or Eric Griffin. He is someone that Gordon Chiesa calls the interchangeables in that guys 10-15 on an NBA bench and better players are in the GLeague are well interchangeable.