Game Thread Jul 15, 2024 08:00pm: Jazz Vs Kings (Summer League)

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I typed something out but realized I just don't care enough about Brice to argue. He's not a good player, he can put the ball in the basket better than nearly anyone else left in the summer league (so not Keyonte), but he is just so bad at everything else right now. Wish him the best, he's still 20 and has gone through injuries the last couple years

If he was an elite scorer he'd be an elite NBA player because that's what happens.

 

[Jaanipoeg]

If he was an elite scorer he'd be an elite NBA player because that's what happens.

Yeah, I was writing an essay before about how elite was the wrong word relative to real NBA talent. He's a great scorer relative to GLeague/Summer League talent, which is why I don't think him playing is "blocking" anyone for summer league like the original comment I was responding to where I misused the word "elite"

 

[SoUjazzfan]

The flow of last game was definitely better without Brice after his injury. He's a bit of a black hole once he gets the ball. In that sense I won't miss him but this is important development time. Hopefully he heals quickly and looks at a bunch of film on how to defend and pass in the meantime

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The flow of last game was definitely better without Brice after his injury. He's a bit of a black hole once he gets the ball. In that sense I won't miss him but this is important development time. Hopefully he heals quickly and looks at a bunch of film on how to defend and pass in the meantime

He's just so bad on D that he has no room to be a negative on offense and with his handle and nonchalant style he might be.

 

[jazznik]

At their current level I would rather have Juzang playing instead of Brice: he does not force anything, picks up his spots and plays much better on defense. Also, Juzang makes way, way less mistakes. Lets continue developing him.

 

[fishonjazz]

At their current level I would rather have Juzang playing instead of Brice: he does not force anything, picks up his spots and plays much better on defense. Also, Juzang makes way, way less mistakes. Lets continue developing him.

We trying to lose though

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[jazznik]

We trying to lose though

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Yeah, but there is a problem. To make sure that you receive a high pick you need to finish among the bottom 4 teams or so. And, historically, none of these teams had on their roster players like Lauri. Because having players of his caliber usually brings you into the 6-10th range. We can try to lose all we want but playing Lauri will give us extra 5-6 wins a year compared to other truly tanking teams.

 

[fishonjazz]

Yeah, but there is a problem. To make sure that you receive a high pick you need to finish among the bottom 4 teams or so. And, historically, none of these teams had on their roster players like Lauri. Because having players of his caliber usually brings you into the 6-10th range. We can try to lose all we want but playing Lauri will give us extra 5-6 wins a year compared to other truly tanking teams.

Yep so that's why you play Brice over jonny

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[jazznik]

The Jazz will still lose to strong teams and even middling teams but playing against other tanking teams... Last season the Jazz were:

2-0 against Detroit
2-0 against Washington
3-1 against Portland
1-1 against Charlotte
2-1 against San Antonio
2-0 against Toronto.

So, against the bottom 6 teams their record was 12-3. That what made the Jazz not picking in the top 5, and that was mostly because of Lauri. And this will play out exactly like that in the upcoming season.

 

[footawn]

Kangz have a lot more energy so far

 

[footawn]

Remember when jumping to pass was an instant benching?

 

[The Midnight]

It’s a disasterous start.