Game Thread Oct 11, 2022 07:00PM MT: Jazz vs. Spurs (Preseason)

[Jazzmix]

I miss Rudy's screens already.. I feel like our offense will consist of heavily contested chucking. Which would be a solid plan tanking wise though

 

[NUMBERICA]

I miss Rudy's screens already.. I feel like our offense will consist of heavily contested chucking. Which would be a solid plan tanking wise though

That’s probably one of the more important reasons the Jazz needed to offload Donovan before the season started. I think the chances were uncomfortably strong that his value would diminish significantly on this team without Rudy.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

THT has actual talent.

I think the hate for trading for him is way overboard.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

THT has actual talent.

I think the hate for trading for him is way overboard.

He was legit good last night.

Overall he has looked pretty bad though. I'm not a believer, but we'll see.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

THT>NAW

THT has real confidence. Not really deserved, but I get the feeling that he's in control when he's playing. He doesnt always make the right decisions or take good shots, but it feels like he dictates what happens more than NAW does.

I just feel like NAW is so nervous out there and doesnt really know what to do on the court when he gets in certain spots.

LIke I feel like NAW is the better player overall. If you could get a version of NAW that played a game closer to Royce O'Neale in a good offensive system surrounded by good offensive players, I feel like he could/should be effective (though I guess he had that opportunity last year and didnt show enough).

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

So after watching the Spurs last night and thinking through it... I know its one preseason game but I think they end up 5th or 6th worst... I worried Johnson was going to sit to start the season but he already back. Vassell is the guy I'd pick for most improved if I gambled. Poeltl means functional defense and Jones is a solid game manager pg. If any of the kids are good they should be more functional than people guess.

I also remember Pop sitting his stars and then winning with Matt Bonner and ****. He's coaching version of MacGyver and not sure he wants to do the tank dance.

Hornet likely take their spot in the bottom 5

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

So after watching the Spurs last night and thinking through it... I know its one preseason game but I think they end up 5th or 6th worst... I worried Johnson was going to sit to start the season but he already back. Vassell is the guy I'd pick for most improved if I gambled. Poeltl means functional defense and Jones is a solid game manager pg. If any of the kids are good they should be more functional than people guess.

I also remember Pop sitting his stars and then winning with Matt Bonner and ****. He's coaching version of MacGyver and not sure he wants to do the tank dance.

Hornet likely take their spot in the bottom 5

Yeah, Hornets are just depressingly bad if Hayward isnt making a comeback year.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Yeah, Hornets are just depressingly bad if Hayward isnt making a comeback year.

MJ is a terrible owner. He won't empower people outside of his small circle for long enough to get traction. The just seem to have zero plan.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

MJ is a terrible owner. He won't empower people outside of his small circle for long enough to get traction. The just seem to have zero plan.

I mean, I dont really blame MJ too much for what's happening now.

It's just kind of an absolute wrecking ball when your 2nd best player does what Bridges did.

 

[homeytennis]

Watching Zeller and Gay play reminds me of two elderly guys trying to play Ward ball with a bunch of high school kids.

 

[whatthe]

THT was actually good… except shooting. JB was pretty good tonight. Looks like he just playing basketball again instead of overthinking things.

Vando finishes less than @Saint Cy of JFC ‘s lovers… He plays hard and gets his hands on the ball a lot but I think his energy glue guy routine on this tanking team is a bit of a waste.

I think there is something there with Kessler if you go hard core on his development. I know it sounds weird but I think he gets better on offense with a spaced floor. His hands are great already as a rookie (he hands look Malone like - probably the sprinting too, but nothing else) and gets into spots quickly and flows and moves on offense. He should start over Olynyk or Vando or Markannen. The Jazz could win some more games if they maximize Kessler this season (which they won't).

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think there is something there with Kessler if you go hard core on his development. I know it sounds weird but I think he gets better on offense with a spaced floor. His hands are great already as a rookie (he hands look Malone like - probably the sprinting too, but nothing else) and gets into spots quickly and flows and moves on offense. He should start over Olynyk or Vando or Markannen. The Jazz could win some more games if they maximize Kessler this season (which they won't).

I think KO is still a much better player overall. I think I am the lone guy that thinks Vando is not super interesting to me. I think Lauri and Kessler might be a good 4/5 pair for this group. Not sure who the 3 would be. Walker could be a starter by year end but I don't think it hurts the tank... likely helps it... he's still a rook.