Jazz Player Profiles- how do the pieces fit together
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Regardless of the system they adopt, the Jazz absolutely need a center who is willing and able to play in the lane as a pivot. Jefferson plays outside the lane on both sides of the court, as does Millsap, which leaves the basket completely open for opposing teams to attack the boards.
The Jazz actually miss Okur's big body inside on defense, as well as his ability to rebound, despite the fact that he's not a great defender. Maybe Favors will grow into that role and patrol the paint. To be honest, Favors would do well to pattern his game after Tim Duncan, who is very similar physically, although less explosive. If Favors is going to be a PF instead of a C, then I think the Jazz will take a hard look at Enes Kanter in this draft as someone who is willing to play physical in the paint and bring in double-digit boards every night. Duncan extended his career by insisting that he was a PF rather than C. Jefferson/Favors/Kanter would be a very solid front-court rotation.
If the Jazz are keeping Devin Harris, they should bring in another guard who can share the responsibility to move the ball. Letting Harris spend some time off the ball will help him open up his offensive potential as a slasher and dish-off player. That's why I think Brandon Knight might be a good fit at SG.
Still, the Jazz need a go-to scorer besides Jefferson, someone who is an emotional leader and fierce competitor at both ends. That's why I think Derrick Williams could be great here as a Ron Artest/Carmello Anthony/Paul Pierce power-3.
The Jazz actually miss Okur's big body inside on defense, as well as his ability to rebound, despite the fact that he's not a great defender. Maybe Favors will grow into that role and patrol the paint. To be honest, Favors would do well to pattern his game after Tim Duncan, who is very similar physically, although less explosive. If Favors is going to be a PF instead of a C, then I think the Jazz will take a hard look at Enes Kanter in this draft as someone who is willing to play physical in the paint and bring in double-digit boards every night. Duncan extended his career by insisting that he was a PF rather than C. Jefferson/Favors/Kanter would be a very solid front-court rotation.
If the Jazz are keeping Devin Harris, they should bring in another guard who can share the responsibility to move the ball. Letting Harris spend some time off the ball will help him open up his offensive potential as a slasher and dish-off player. That's why I think Brandon Knight might be a good fit at SG.
Still, the Jazz need a go-to scorer besides Jefferson, someone who is an emotional leader and fierce competitor at both ends. That's why I think Derrick Williams could be great here as a Ron Artest/Carmello Anthony/Paul Pierce power-3.
This conjured the image of Mark Eaton stooping out at the 3-pt. line with his hands on his waste. I don't think this would work anymore now that teams are allowed to play zone.
Um.... waist.
Price is and will be an effective energy player for a few more years?
Really?
Really?
maybe he knows something you don't....
and I imagine that might still work to keep players out of your zone, LOL
as to the evolution of the team, it could use a Joakim Noah type at center
It's interesting to imagine how the seasons of the Bulls and Jazz might be different if a healthy Mehmet Okur had been on the Bulls, and a healthy Joakim Noah had been on the Jazz...
It's interesting to imagine how the seasons of the Bulls and Jazz might be different if a healthy Mehmet Okur had been on the Bulls, and a healthy Joakim Noah had been on the Jazz...
NotDeadYet
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From what I've seen, Jefferson seems a bit slow for the PF position, whereas Favors has excellent mobility.
As for Jefferson holding up Favors' development, I expect the Jazz are just desperate to find SOMEONE, ANYONE, who can just SCORE. I think the Jazz, i.e. Corbin, realizes Jefferson is the most reliable answer we got right now. In mid-season and beyond it's very difficult to change playing styles.
I would say going forward into the coming years the Jazz need to develop BOTH Jefferson and Favors games to co-exist on the same court. BOTH are young and willing workers, so I don't see a problem there. This year we are scrambling to even be competetive in games...
And I agree; Millsap needs to get a lot "craftier" defensively to stay competetive with the bigger PF's he sees most nights...
As for Jefferson holding up Favors' development, I expect the Jazz are just desperate to find SOMEONE, ANYONE, who can just SCORE. I think the Jazz, i.e. Corbin, realizes Jefferson is the most reliable answer we got right now. In mid-season and beyond it's very difficult to change playing styles.
I would say going forward into the coming years the Jazz need to develop BOTH Jefferson and Favors games to co-exist on the same court. BOTH are young and willing workers, so I don't see a problem there. This year we are scrambling to even be competetive in games...
And I agree; Millsap needs to get a lot "craftier" defensively to stay competetive with the bigger PF's he sees most nights...