I was at a Game Stop store in Sugarhouse this afternoon, and Rudy Gobert came in to shop for some console video games. Dude is indeed quite big. I don't think I could get a shot off with him nearby.
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FalseFlagg K
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Going to be really interesting to see how all the score the ball types are going to blend in
For some reason I thought we could take more salary back if it was a one-for-one than if it was multiple players.
Use Clarkson until Conley is back, then execute a move like this.
Archie Moses
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I have no idea what his contract is like (I understand that can make this a dumb question, but I'm too lazy to google it and wanna ruffle some feathers) but would anyone trade Clarkson for Davis Bertans? He's not know for his defense or rebounding, but his shot is smooth af.
So here are the reasons that I still have optimism for the Jazz season ...
- Our top six players ~ Gobert, Mitchell, Bogdanovic, Conley, Ingles and O'Neale have been exactly as good as we expected overall this season. Yes I know that Conley has struggled with his shot. But stats say that the lineups he is involved in work. Eventually he is going to start making shots. Assuming that this six is healthy come playoff time we'll be in good shape. It's a six that is good enough to contend for a championship.
- The front office is obviously not aftaid to shake things up when something isn't working. Which is GREAT news. Sticking with the bench unit we were running wasn't going to work. And while I have my doubts that the changes that were made were the correct changes, at least the FO didn't sit on their hands like they've done historically.
- Our pool of developmental talent is very strong. We have a load of talented youth with the Stars. A group that is destroying the Gleague. Tucker, Morgan, Brantley, JWF, Oni, NWG, Collinsworth. It reminds me of Raptors 905 a few seasons ago. A good NBA team with a loaded developmental team. If the Jazz ever decide to give some of these guys a chance we could find a few gems for our bench. And with the great top 6 players we have that could be all we need to push over the top for a championship.
- Jordan Clarkson is an obvious talent upgrade at guard on our bench. I question how well he fits in lineups involving our other expected bench players (Mudiay, Niang, Davis). But he should fit well on the floor with anyone from the top six. I think he fits our offensive system.
- Our top six players ~ Gobert, Mitchell, Bogdanovic, Conley, Ingles and O'Neale have been exactly as good as we expected overall this season. Yes I know that Conley has struggled with his shot. But stats say that the lineups he is involved in work. Eventually he is going to start making shots. Assuming that this six is healthy come playoff time we'll be in good shape. It's a six that is good enough to contend for a championship.
- The front office is obviously not aftaid to shake things up when something isn't working. Which is GREAT news. Sticking with the bench unit we were running wasn't going to work. And while I have my doubts that the changes that were made were the correct changes, at least the FO didn't sit on their hands like they've done historically.
- Our pool of developmental talent is very strong. We have a load of talented youth with the Stars. A group that is destroying the Gleague. Tucker, Morgan, Brantley, JWF, Oni, NWG, Collinsworth. It reminds me of Raptors 905 a few seasons ago. A good NBA team with a loaded developmental team. If the Jazz ever decide to give some of these guys a chance we could find a few gems for our bench. And with the great top 6 players we have that could be all we need to push over the top for a championship.
- Jordan Clarkson is an obvious talent upgrade at guard on our bench. I question how well he fits in lineups involving our other expected bench players (Mudiay, Niang, Davis). But he should fit well on the floor with anyone from the top six. I think he fits our offensive system.
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Miggs
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I’m thinking we may be underselling Davis. Cy has been his biggest supporter and I think the metrics (maybe just defensive?) support Davis’ positive performance iirc what Cy has said.
I guess it’s sort of like the idea of putting Ben Wallace with a bunch of dimwits offensively. He would’ve seemed like a scrub. Okay, that’s hyperbole. But the point is with offensive talent around him, he can be free to rebound and play d as bestbhe can and his offensive shortcomings won’t be so glaring just like Ben’s weren’t with Chauncey, Rip, Tayshaun and Rasheed around him. Hell, and that was in a starting lineup that won it all. We just need Ed to play solid on half that time off the bench.
I guess it’s sort of like the idea of putting Ben Wallace with a bunch of dimwits offensively. He would’ve seemed like a scrub. Okay, that’s hyperbole. But the point is with offensive talent around him, he can be free to rebound and play d as bestbhe can and his offensive shortcomings won’t be so glaring just like Ben’s weren’t with Chauncey, Rip, Tayshaun and Rasheed around him. Hell, and that was in a starting lineup that won it all. We just need Ed to play solid on half that time off the bench.
This is why I’ve been #TeamEdward. I mean, it’s like having a guy who’s really good and pick and roll, but nobody to actually do it with. Of course they’ll suck. Hell, look at Ingles.
I meant Davis.
jom2003
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defensively it won't work because quin's system requires a defensive anchor and ED ain't one. he's best at playing at a PF role next to Rudy but then his lack of offensive skill would still hurt us. i'd prefer someone like portis, who can shoot and rebound, in that role.