homeytennis
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The Kings didn't pick up his option. Let's break the bank on him. Sort of reminds me when the Jazz did the same with Morris Almond.
Jimmer Will Be an UFA Next Year
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Darkwing Duck
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Thanks for letting us know this a month and several discussion threads after the fact.
homeytennis
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DLeague season starts Friday. Then I will be in my element. I did notice that Jeffers and Jarvis Vernardo are on the same DLeague team that the Jazz signed Garrett from.
Is he really a troll? Of so, he's pulled it off well all these years.
I'm sure someone will give it a shot. He hasn't been given a fair chance.
Please don't let that team be the Jazz. Please. Please. Please.
Amen.
green
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If you are a GM, and you have the vet minimum to spend, will you spend it on an undersized, unathletic, slow, non-defensive, with no ability to run an offense...or someone else?
He is probably done.
b_line
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Does he live under a bridge?
Coach Ellis
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It depends on how many jerseys he can sell. I said before that I'm not worried about the distractions. His measly contract is peanuts compared to what he'd generate in revenue and interest. Don't forget that we're talking about a multi-million dollar business and a bottom of the roster depth signing.
While I haven't been terribly impressed with his productivity, it's amazing what a change of scenery can do for young players in the right situation. If he can shoot the ball in a limited role it's an improvement over what they have now.
I'd be okay with it simply because it would increase fan interest. Can he be any worse than Tinsley or JLIII? Nope. Not even close. Best case scenario is that he's a great fit as a reserve SG behind Hayward and helps add points in limited minutes. Worst case scenario is that he flames out and they cut him. He's not getting big money, and there's a low risk vs. reward.
Coach Ellis
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I'm not a fan of BYU or of Jimmer, but I don't dislike the guy either.
All I'm saying is that there's a money side of things that has to be considered. The TANK is absolutely necessary. Unfortunately it means that the Jazz will be bad and fans will be frustrated and disinterested. As polarizing of a figure as he is, Jimmer would immediately increase fan interest AND revenue. We're talking about a reserve player on a bad team that will directly influence fan interest, game attendance and revenue.
I'm not advocating it, but I don't think it should be discounted either. It's an absolutely zero risk proposition for the Jazz. He won't win games to mess up the tank, if he shows anything of value they can keep him cheap for the improved bench next year and if he shows nothing they can let him walk for no additional cost.
Joe Bagadonuts
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You couldn't be more wrong. Worst case is that he creates a few extra wins, costs us a few spots in the draft, takes playing time from players who have the potential to develop and become key long-term contributors to the team and becomes virtually impossible to cut or even keep on the bench because his fanboys are constantly chanting for him to be subbed into the game. Best case is that the FO never opens this can of worms.
David Stern
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That's like the worst case, most dramatic scenario here. There's almost no risk in the situation you just described, and quite frankly the fanboy crap isn't realistic.
Joe Bagadonuts
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Were you at Jimmer's first game back in Utah? Do you agree with Ellis that the worst case scenario is that he doesn't work out and they cut him?
