Hood is more important than you think

[Coach Ellis]

Hard to say that after watching GS completely troll the league with their Curry/Thompson/Iggy/Barnes/Green lineup.

Hayward/Burks/Hood is a great foundation of young wings, but adding someone like Stanley Johnson who can theoretically offer 3/4 flexibility would be very appealing; that's the current trend of the NBA, and it's only going to magnify after GS actually won with it.

Great point. This is actually why I really want DeMarre Carroll back. Carroll to me, is essentially what Iguadola was in 2013. A physical, defensive wing with enough size and shooting to be dangerous when needed.

If the Jazz trade Burke and slide Burks to PG, it would give them the positional flexibility to player either Gobert or Favors at center, roll out three 6'8 guys at the wing (Carroll, Hayward and Hood) that can functionally fit together AND they have two 6'6 pgs (Exum/Burks) to choose from.

Gobert/Favors vs. Bogut/Green/Lee
Carroll vs. Iguadola
Hood vs. Barnes
Hayward vs. Thompson
Exum/Burks vs. Curry

I think that roster makeup for the Jazz has the player and positional flexibility to match up against any traditional or small ball lineup. I also wouldn't hesitate to draft either Stanley Johnson or Kelly Oubre for the same reasons.

 

[colton]

I hope I'm wrong. I recognize that he had a bum shoulder last year, but I still think a SG who can't shoot is a problem. All of our wing players need to be able to hit the three consistently. He may improve that aspect of his game and I think he has value as a bench player, but I'd rather have a well rounded wing player who can nail the outside shot at any given time. I don't dislike Burks, just don't think he's that good.

Burks shot 38.2% from 3 last year before going out for the season. What more do you want?

And career-wise he's a 35.6% 3 pt shooter. Pretty respectable.

 

[Siro]

Burks shot 38.2% from 3 last year before going out for the season. What more do you want?

And career-wise he's a 35.6% 3 pt shooter. Pretty respectable.

I think Burks' form is the reason why most people can't accept the fact that he is a decent shooter. His shots looks like ground to air missiles. I am surprised each time one of them goes in (so I'm surprised like 40% of the time)!

 

[Jeffrey32]

I'm torn between who should start Burks or Hood. Hood would help spread the floor, but it would depend on how Exum develops as a playmaker. Currently Hayward is the only legit playmaker on the floor and Exum was basically a spot up shooter. Exum needs to be a playmaking point guard, but if he still is just a spot up shooter, who can't consistently drive and dish, then I think Burks should start, so the Jazz have 2 legit playmakers in the starting line-up. Hood can join Burke off the bench for a potent one-two combo.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Yeah, this dimension of his game and his ball handling should come in handy. I like Burks as the first wing off the bench.

Actually I think the team is better with Hood as the Hayward role off the bench. Let Hayward operate getting Burks some great looks. In the first unit


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[seattlejazzfan]

Hard to say that after watching GS completely troll the league with their Curry/Thompson/Iggy/Barnes/Green lineup.

Hayward/Burks/Hood is a great foundation of young wings, but adding someone like Stanley Johnson who can theoretically offer 3/4 flexibility would be very appealing; that's the current trend of the NBA, and it's only going to magnify after GS actually won with it.

You mention Curry, Thompson, Iggy, Barnes and Green, but the Jazz can go Exum, Burks, Hood, Hayward, Booker. They don't need another wing unless, he's really good and I'm just not impressed enough with anybody besides Booker.

But let's face it, too much is being made of GS's small ball. That lineup works because they are really good players, not because they are small. The Jazz need to get better, not smaller. I don't think anther mediocre wing who won't be as good as Hood anyway, makes them better.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

Hood would make a pretty good sixth man for the Jazz and then win that award. He provides spark and instant offense to keep the team rolling while Burks is a starter.

 

[Coach Ellis]

I love Burks and Hood, but I'm a greedy SOB. I want DeMarre Carroll back, and I'd start him and Hayward over both of them. Then I'd roll out a second unit that featured Booker, Jingles, Hood and Burks. Give me a big man from their lottery pick and THAT'S a lineup that has some serious potential. Last year's bench started out the season abysmal, but got better as the year progressed. A healthy Burks and Hood would make for a fun 6th man of the year battle.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

I love Burks and Hood, but I'm a greedy SOB. I want DeMarre Carroll back, and I'd start him and Hayward over both of them. Then I'd roll out a second unit that featured Booker, Jingles, Hood and Burks. Give me a big man from their lottery pick and THAT'S a lineup that has some serious potential. Last year's bench started out the season abysmal, but got better as the year progressed. A healthy Burks and Hood would make for a fun 6th man of the year battle.

Hey, I like that idea. But the only question is, how much $ will it take to get the Junkyard dog back?

 

[BabyPeterzz]

Smells like cake up in this bitch.

 

[♪alt13]

You mention Curry, Thompson, Iggy, Barnes and Green, but the Jazz can go Exum, Burks, Hood, Hayward, Booker. They don't need another wing unless, he's really good and I'm just not impressed enough with anybody besides Booker.

But let's face it, too much is being made of GS's small ball. That lineup works because they are really good players, not because they are small. The Jazz need to get better, not smaller. I don't think anther mediocre wing who won't be as good as Hood anyway, makes them better.

You must expand your definition of wing imo. To guys that play on the wing not just guys that have a certain body type.

It isn't just Golden state. The Spurs are also wing heavy. Other than Duncan/Splitter they don't really have traditional 4's or 5's. They have guys that play on the wing. Leonard, Ginobli, Green, Diaw, Belinelli, all those guys play on the wing.

 

[Coach Ellis]

Hey, I like that idea. But the only question is, how much $ will it take to get the Junkyard dog back?

More than it would have if we'd just kept him in the first place, but I think it would be worth it. His reported demands are in the range of 4 years, $50 million. At 28 years old and coming off two years of exponential improvement. . . I'd give him a contract similar to the one Iguadola got from Golden State. 4 years, $48 million. Not nearly a max, but a great payday and a starting job from an ascending team with a coach and franchise that he's fond of. To me, it fits. Then Burks and Hood highlight the bench.

I also like that you can mix and match ANY combination of Carroll, Hayward, Jingles, Hood and either Burks or Exum at the 2/3 spots to take advantage of favorable situations. It seems like a very Spurs-esque group of players.