Game Thread Jul 13, 2024 08:30pm: Jazz Vs Mavericks (Summer League)

[Thee Jazz Fan]

He has really good handles. Watch a college highlight video if you want evidence

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I have. That’s where I initially got the idea that he’s not a great ball handler, for college yes pros no. There was the one play where he did a jab step that threw his balance off which allowed him to get to the hoop for a dunk. And a few fast break opportunities. But other than that whenever he got the ball in half court situations he gave up his dribble when he didn’t have to. There was another time where he tried a straight line dribble drive where he tried to speed around a defender but had to give it up as he couldn’t keep his dribble. He’s just not that skilled with the ball in hand.

 

[framer]

Agreed. I think Collins starts and Kessler comes off the bench

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If they want to lose games, this is the plan.

 

[framer]

The jumper did not fall last night/had some cringy moments off the dribble, but it was another "wow this guy is gonna make a ton of money" performance by Hendricks. I think his perimeter defense and lateral movement looked good. He's not going to be an A+ rim protector or on ball stopper, but he's going to be a B+ or A- at every defensive role and that's super valuable.

He was trying a bunch of new stuff off of the dribble, I did like that he was actually a bit successful with some of it. He's played 4 games in 6 nights, that three point percentage is going to fall.

I'd like to see him get the "Go shut that guy down!" order on someone.

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

He is. Best one on our roster.
He was different last year. Over 2 assists per game better than any season of his career. Low turnovers as well.
Amazing efficiency as well.
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I agree but I still think that, a) he gets traded, or b) Collier ends up beating him out. Collier has very busy hands and plays better defense imho.

 

[stitches]

I make fun of Cody for being ghostly a lot, but to his credit he rarely makes mistakes. Decision making has been solid all through SL.

Yep, that's the most consistent part of his game... and it's a good thing to have consistently in your bag. IMO it will give him some opportunities to play even though his body is probably not ready.

I'd like for Hendricks to be best player on the floor right now.

Hendricks does a lot of support/effort type of things really well, especially on defense, and he does a lot of basketball things at really low level. It's kind of weird to watch him in this type of environment because he's supposed to be one of our best players, but at the same time this is an environment where some of the things he struggles with get emphasized. I kind of feel like he will be much more at home with the A team, where he wouldn't be relied to handle the ball, make decisions, etc. And at the same time, it's kind of sad that a lot of the hopes I had that he might be able in time to develop some on-ball game, are not looking good so far.

The question is does Cody start over Hendricks

This is an interesting question. Hardy doesn't gift minutes and playing time even to highly drafted players. In that sense, I believe Hendricks may start over Cody initially. But Cody just looks like a player coaches will love. He makes good decisions, he gives effort on D and doesn't overextend himself on offense, he does all the right things. I think by the end of the year he might be starting. Or... what if we start both of them?

 

[Jaanipoeg]

This is an interesting question. Hardy doesn't gift minutes and playing time even to highly drafted players. In that sense, I believe Hendricks may start over Cody initially. But Cody just looks like a player coaches will love. He makes good decisions, he gives effort on D and doesn't overextend himself on offense, he does all the right things. I think by the end of the year he might be starting. Or... what if we start both of them?

I agree but I feel like those things are true for Hendricks as well, both seem like players that coaches love to slot in, they don't have a Kesslers poutiness or desire to shoot shots outside their game.

I could definitely see both starting in Lauri injury games

 

[My2Cents]

I dont think they drafted this year and their only 2nd year player who will play is Omax Prosper

You are fired as my betting consultant.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I agree but I feel like those things are true for Hendricks as well, both seem like players that coaches love to slot in, they don't have a Kesslers poutiness or desire to shoot shots outside their game.

I could definitely see both starting in Lauri injury games

Hendricks definitely has a desire to dribble which is his equivalent to Walker shooting 3s

 

[GG Jazz Cabbage]

It was hilarious to come on JF today and read all about how Buzelis and Bub are better than Cody

 

[GG Jazz Cabbage]

Burh some clown today said we should have drafted Buzelis over Cody

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Buzelis is shooting like 30/15 splits in SL ...