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Jazz are soft.

This is about the poor roster construction. I was happy when Utah signed MCJ and Bojan in the offseason but kept wondering when they'd add a PF as their roster had none.

Gobert might be a maniac but he's human after all. You can't expect him to cover everyone's defensive lapses every time, set numerous screens , average 20 rpg and operate in the paint putting constant pressure on opposing defenses. Or play 38 minutes ffs. Of course he'll get injured.

That and he's rolling to the basket and is wide open but isn't given the ball.
 
I think it’s pretty clear they’re also starting not to like each other very much.
Rubio was the glue guy who everyone liked. You couldn't dislike him. That gave everyone something they all had in common. Without him, that common bond is gone.
 
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I hate to say it but watching this team I sometimes have flashbacks to the Boozer/Okur Jazz teams.

By that I mean a very talented team that only plays hard in flashes, they only work together in flashes - they'll turn up the pressure on D for a couple of minutes and then play lazy for the rest of the quarter. In every facet of the game you're not getting a consistent effort.

The question is, is this just who they are (soft) or is it a combination of other factors - tough schedule, uneven schedule (crazy travel miles) new pieces, lack of practice time.

I have no reason to be over optimistic but I think it's the latter - I guess we'll see soon enough.
 
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I hope Quin busts out a plate of glass and starts doing lines next game they play like such a group of *******.
 
Rubio was the glue guy who everyone liked. You couldn't dislike him. That gave everyone something they all had in common. Without him, that common bond is gone.
Favors was the consummate teammate as well.

I’ll never forget how the game after Rudy accidentally cursed during a post-game interview with KK (kinda bringing a public shame in a place like Utah), Favors video-bombed the next interview and cursed as well. It was a very intentional “if you, then me too” moment. Connected.
 
Favors was the consummate teammate as well.

I’ll never forget how the game after Rudy accidentally cursed during a post-game interview with KK (kinda bringing a public shame in a place like Utah), Favors video-bombed the next interview and cursed as well. It was a very intentional “if you, then me too” moment. Connected.
I hadn't heard that. Thanks.
Totally makes sense with what we all know and love about favors.

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It’s starting to be very arguable that the jazz should have done the necessary cap gymnastics to keep Rubio and Favors + acquire Bojan. Rubio and Favors has their downsides, but the acquisition of Bojan could have provided enough space to move our offense up into the top-10 in efficiency while creating several different 4-out combos. Bleh, whatever. ****.

For me, Conley has about 15 more games. After that, it’ll be hard to avoid the feeling like he might be the undoing of this entire phase of the organization. It sounds stark, but the math and assets speak for themselves.
 
It’s starting to be very arguable that the jazz should have done the necessary cap gymnastics to keep Rubio and Favors + acquire Bojan. Rubio and Favors has their downsides, but the acquisition of Bojan could have provided enough space to move our offense up into the top-10 in efficiency while creating several different 4-out combos. Bleh, whatever. ****.

For me, Conley has about 15 more games. After that, it’ll be hard to avoid the feeling like he might be the undoing of this entire phase of the organization. It sounds stark, but the math and assets speak for themselves.

We have to try our very best to move past this
 
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