JazzyFresh
Banned
Sign Cooley to a max, release Gobert.
Jack Cooley: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret
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I don't think he is soft, but he is thin.
Cooley can really rebound, but he just cant play defense all that well without fouling. He rotates late and looks lost, almost like Kanter. He definitely puts way more effort than Kanter, but he still lacks some defensive instincts, fundamentals, and length to play defense as a center.
Pleiss just way more potential as an all-around player. Probably wont rebound as well or be as fun to watch, but will overall make the team better.
Pleiss just way more potential as an all-around player. Probably wont rebound as well or be as fun to watch, but will overall make the team better.
Coach Ellis
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I'd keep both. I figured Cooley was gone, but I hope the Jazz keep him as the 5th/6th big. His attitude, hustle and physicality are good qualities to have.
The way I see it. . .
PG: Exum, Burke and Neto
SG: Hood, Burks and Millsap
SF: Hayward and Jingles (with Hood getting minutes here also)
PF: Favors, Booker and Lyles
C: Gobert and Pleiss
That's 13 spots. There will be a battle for one more guard/wing spot between Cotton, Hanlan, Johnson, Saunders and/or a player brought in by trade or free agency. And then one more big spot will be decided between Jarrett, Cooley and Motum. As of right now, based on what they did last year and how guys competing with them have struggled, I'd say that Cotton and Cooley have the advantage.
I love that Cooley is competitive and excited to go head to head against Towns and Okafor here in SL. Don't think he has the size or skill set to compete with those guys, but I like the desire.
JazzyFresh
Banned
On a serious note I think Cooley brings something that's needed during the playoffs. A guy that can come in for a couple of minutes and bang, Rebound, play solid defense, and possibly make an energy play.