I do not think it is that drastic but it is important none the less. What may determine what DL does is what realistic options the Jazz currently have to replace him.
Poll: Should the Jazz Match Hayward's $15.75 a year/4 year Contract?
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I do not think it is that drastic but it is important none the less. What may determine what DL does is what realistic options the Jazz currently have to replace him.
Rodney Hood.
Crawlnstall
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I've always liked Hayward, but to pay a guy almost 16 million a year this guy better be a clear #1 option on a team, and Hayward isn't. He's great for the team but there isn't a guy on our roster that is currently worth that much money
Everyone's shooting % are wildly better with Hayward on the court too.
You hope. That is a lot to rest on the shoulders of an untested rookie drafted 23rd.
Exum's passing ability is going to pick up the slack if Hayward is no longer there. Hayward's passing isn't elite by any stretch of the imagination.
HighlandHomie
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I've always known the majority of this message board's posters were clueless, but this poll proves it. If you voted 'nope', you haven't watched the Jazz and/or have no understanding of the climate of the NBA.
Hayward has improved each season he's been in the league. He's still young and physically developing (strength being the key to him taking the next step), and offers a pretty special skill-set on both ends for someone with his size/athleticism. The hope is that he fulfills the lofty expectations during this new contract.
It is rare the Jazz can lure max-level free agents (or even close to it), with the exception of Boozer but that was under old CBA.
The bottom line is that for the Jazz to get players of Hayward's caliber (or better), they will need to be drafted by us and retained (no matter the price).
I don't get how a fan base is so ready to see a 24 year old walk following a relatively intriguing start to a career under the worst NBA coach in the modern era (Corbin). It's not a coincidence that Hayward has been involved in the Team USA program either - basketball people drool over him.
Now that he's gonna get his money, regardless if it's in Utah or Charlotte, he has to prove he's worth it.
Hayward has improved each season he's been in the league. He's still young and physically developing (strength being the key to him taking the next step), and offers a pretty special skill-set on both ends for someone with his size/athleticism. The hope is that he fulfills the lofty expectations during this new contract.
It is rare the Jazz can lure max-level free agents (or even close to it), with the exception of Boozer but that was under old CBA.
The bottom line is that for the Jazz to get players of Hayward's caliber (or better), they will need to be drafted by us and retained (no matter the price).
I don't get how a fan base is so ready to see a 24 year old walk following a relatively intriguing start to a career under the worst NBA coach in the modern era (Corbin). It's not a coincidence that Hayward has been involved in the Team USA program either - basketball people drool over him.
Now that he's gonna get his money, regardless if it's in Utah or Charlotte, he has to prove he's worth it.
Pretty sure we can bring Jefferson back for 1 more year and ease Hood into it. I see Hood as a Danny Green type player for us in 1-2 years time.
7StraightIsGreat
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This. I think for the most part, Hayward's ability to make people better on the court and how he can effect a game without even scoring are areas that most Jazz fans pay zero attention to when assessing his value. Most fans simply recycle the shooting percentage argument, which makes sense because there is a large amount of idiots in this fan base.
HighlandHomie
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I cannot believe the percentage of opposition in matching around here! But you make a good point - if he does get matched, the honeymoon with DL may be over with some fans. I will be very upset if DL lets Hayward walk.
Perhaps not elite but certainly good. He passes the ball very well.
Jefferson is not a repalcement for Hayward lol. I'd rather bring Williams back. If this is the case then embrace Tank 2.0.