Official Player Workouts for the Utah Jazz
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Stifle Tower
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Maybe he could replace Dan Roberts, but not coach.
Not much of a chance to lure him to Salt Lake. I have it on good authority he wants the GS job, especially since they will soon be moving to San Francisco, where he left his heart.
Stanford99
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Any news on how the workouts went?
I listened to Locke's podcast this morning. He said that he wasn't able to give specifics (i.e. players who did especially well or especially poorly), but that in general one could see why these players were not likely to be drafted.
I have heard on good authority as a result of the workouts Cameron Clark will be our first pick.
Stanford99
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He must have been talking about the weds workouts because a couple of players from the thurs workout are expected to go second round. Plus just heard from someone who was there that their were two players from today's workout that the jazz very very interested in. He wouldn't tell me who but seemed to hint towards my fav Huestis being one of them
Yes, it was about the Wed workouts (because he recorded the podcast early Thurs morning).
Stanford99
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Not surprised when you look at both groups. You could tell that the first group were guys you might bring in as free agents/summer League and the second were guys you might draft/bring in after the combine to workout against 1st rounders
mellow
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So after two workouts and an interviews from Jazz Vp of Basketball Personel and Jazz President Randy Rigby it is clearer what the jazz are hoping to accomplish in this years draft.
Walt Perrin:
"Franchise players. All-Stars. That’s what we’re looking to get," Perrin said. "But we also understand that we need depth. We need rotation players. And we have a lot of needs in terms of shooting, in terms of defense and rebounding." Sltrib 7 May
Randy Rigby: paraphrased. We are targeting specific positions where we need help. 1280 Radio, 8 may
On how many players they will work out...
Walt Perrin "Last year I know I broke the record," Jazz vice president of player personnel Walt Perrin said of the number of players brought in for workouts. "We’re all in the business of trying to break records. So who knows? It will be close." Sltrib may 7
Randy Rigby paraphrase last year it was 72 I think, it will be 8 to 10 more this year. 1280 radio, 8 may.
Interesting that both of them mentioned being prepared for trades. (I strongly suggest you listen to the entire Rigby interview).
Walt Perrin:
"Franchise players. All-Stars. That’s what we’re looking to get," Perrin said. "But we also understand that we need depth. We need rotation players. And we have a lot of needs in terms of shooting, in terms of defense and rebounding." Sltrib 7 May
Randy Rigby: paraphrased. We are targeting specific positions where we need help. 1280 Radio, 8 may
On how many players they will work out...
Walt Perrin "Last year I know I broke the record," Jazz vice president of player personnel Walt Perrin said of the number of players brought in for workouts. "We’re all in the business of trying to break records. So who knows? It will be close." Sltrib may 7
Randy Rigby paraphrase last year it was 72 I think, it will be 8 to 10 more this year. 1280 radio, 8 may.
Interesting that both of them mentioned being prepared for trades. (I strongly suggest you listen to the entire Rigby interview).
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
I have no doubt Lindsey probably floated some trial balloons at the deadline. KOC did the same a few times. I remember Minny wanting an extra 1st for Al, which KOC was able to pick up by trading Brewer, IINM. There would have been strong reasons for not pulling off a significant trade at the deadline this year involving players and picks, 1) you don't want to improve the team while "tanking"; 2) couldn't trade the GS pick in case it fell into the lottery, which was still a possibility back in mid-February.
I don't think the Jazz will keep all three of their draft picks. I definitely see Lindsey trading for a good, YOUNG, veteran - i.e. a player off his rookie contract, but one who still has upside or is playing at a decent level. Jazz are done with the Lucas' and Tinsley's of the league. Maybe a player like Marvin returns, but he would be the "floor" in terms of talent level, other than rookies/roster fillers who are picked up to fill specific needs.
Stanford99
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Needs to let Marvin go, he's good enough but we have to rebuild and give the young guys/draft picks the minutes and go from there. Too many teams have one foot in tend one foot out by keeping/playing a older player who puts up numbers and sitting/barely playing the young kid with potential. That either keeps you in the late lotto or knocked out of the first round of the playoffs. Is is the perfect year to put both feet in because there is a good chance we get a potential star with our first draft pick.
Keep all the picks unless you can trade the last two picks plus Hayward for a young potential second fiddle star (won't be able to get a number 1 star)
Keep all the picks unless you can trade the last two picks plus Hayward for a young potential second fiddle star (won't be able to get a number 1 star)
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Every team has a "token" 5th starter who is not a primary option on offense. And the Jazz have no SF's (if Hayward is indeed a SG). Marvin is a decent defender and can knock down the three. Unless the Jazz draft a stud SF, Williams would be a decent 20 min/per player. He starts and comes out early, then Hayward slides over to SF when Burks enters the game. Gordon/Alec get 35 mins each, Williams gets 20-25. Or have Marvin come off the bench if Hayward can be the starting SF. Just depends on who the Jazz draft or acquire in a trade. What I like about Marvin is he can also fill in at PF in case of injuries. For the right price, he'd be a good veteran to keep.