Posible solution at sg

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I was initially pleased with the Jazz signed Bell. When he's on, he can be a big contributor to this team. Problem is, he's off as much if not more than he's on. I've become very disillusioned with Bell and come to the conclusion it's time to replace in starting lineup. My feeling is that Bell is not a long-term solution, and we are not going far this year in the playoffs. The Jazz took Hayward with a lottery pick. He's played well at times, and at least shown flashes that he can be a solid player. Why not give him a shot. If we want to keep D-Will, we will have to convince him that there's a good core around him. Bell is NOT part of that core, Hayward might be. I'm on the fence about Hayward, but we need to know, and need to know reasonably soon, I think, whether Hayward has potential to form a long-term core of this team. I mean, I'm pretty sure Hayward if give minutes and integrated into the offense can get at least the 4-9 points Bell seems to get regularly. We probably lose some on defense, but Hayward can create better than Bell, can rebound better than Bell, and looks to be a pretty decent passer. Frankly, moreover, defense is not our problem now. Consistent offensive flow and rebounds are our problems. Can Hayward really be THAT much worse or inconsistent the Bell at this point?

I was a little annoyed that we signed him becaues I wanted the jazz to get Brown. The next day I found out we were stuck with him for three years, and lost all feelings to my extremities. The same mistake the jazz made reuping Memo for two more years wow!!

 

[NotDeadYet]

I've had the same idea myself. DWill has said in the past he didn't like playing SG, but I've heard him say with a grin it's different this year. I'm sure if he sees the TEAM is playing better with him at SG he's happy to do it. Also, when did we ever have a 2nd PG who could actually run the Jazz offense? Earl Watson has changed all that big-time!
Raja's best days seem to be behind him; still plays very well in spurts, but he's never been a dominant player anyway. I would like to see more of Hayward too. His defense and rebounding have been way better than I expected, and his offense will come around with more PT, IMO.

 

[chawx]

That's retarded that wouldn't fly with Deron he would pull a Carmello for sure! We want to do everything we can to keep him not lose him!!!! Think next time

https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/50881607-62/williams-shooting-guard-jazz.html.csp

In this interview, he says he likes playing the 2 (he likes it "a lot")...do you have a link where he says he hates it?

Move your mouse pointer to this link, click it, and read the words that come up on your screen, morans... D-Will likes playing the 2...he didn't like it when Ronnie or Sundiata were running the point, but he seems to not mind it so much now because Earl has been great this year! Think about it brah, the Jazz play the best when D-Will can roam around, get open, and either knock down jumpers or pass to the open man down low.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Move your mouse pointer to this link, click it, and read the words that come up on your screen, morans... D-Will likes playing the 2...he didn't like it when Ronnie or Sundiata were running the point, but he seems to not mind it so much now because Earl has been great this year! Think about it brah, the Jazz play the best when D-Will can roam around, get open, and either knock down jumpers or pass to the open man down low.

Yes he doesn't mind the switch from time to time, but I don't think he wants to do it full time. Pg is what defines who D-Will is. The article states he doesn't mind the move to sg from time to time, but he wants to be known as a pg not a sg. The article never states that he wants to start at sg. Playing D-Will 30 minutes at sg and 8 minutes at the point will not sit well with D-Will brah!

 

[just because]

I was initially pleased with the Jazz signed Bell. When he's on, he can be a big contributor to this team. Problem is, he's off as much if not more than he's on. I've become very disillusioned with Bell and come to the conclusion it's time to replace in starting lineup. My feeling is that Bell is not a long-term solution, and we are not going far this year in the playoffs. The Jazz took Hayward with a lottery pick. He's played well at times, and at least shown flashes that he can be a solid player. Why not give him a shot. If we want to keep D-Will, we will have to convince him that there's a good core around him. Bell is NOT part of that core, Hayward might be. I'm on the fence about Hayward, but we need to know, and need to know reasonably soon, I think, whether Hayward has potential to form a long-term core of this team. I mean, I'm pretty sure Hayward if give minutes and integrated into the offense can get at least the 4-9 points Bell seems to get regularly. We probably lose some on defense, but Hayward can create better than Bell, can rebound better than Bell, and looks to be a pretty decent passer. Frankly, moreover, defense is not our problem now. Consistent offensive flow and rebounds are our problems. Can Hayward really be THAT much worse or inconsistent the Bell at this point?

I second this and add that Hayward would be 10x more valuable on the court with DWill. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Hayward rebounds better than all other options at the 2 with his effort. With the possible exeption to Price in the effort department. Also, we would pick up several baskets a game in fast breaks because Hayward will get out and run with DWill. That alone is worth all the negatives that a rookie might bring to the game.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I second this and add that Hayward would be 10x more valuable on the court with DWill. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Hayward rebounds better than all other options at the 2 with his effort. With the possible exeption to Price in the effort department. Also, we would pick up several baskets a game in fast breaks because Hayward will get out and run with DWill. That alone is worth all the negatives that a rookie might bring to the game.

I think he could be the answer next year. And will be pretty good for years to come just not this year wether he gets minuts or not.

 

[NCJazz]

I think he could be the answer next year. And will be pretty good for years to come just not this year wether he gets minuts or not.

yeah, but it is ronnie price playing over him now. Ronnie plays like a man possessed and has some good stints from time to time, but Hayward is the future. Why not try to harness it now. He played pretty well last time he got some burn.

 

[Lost_Jazz_Fan]

Meanwhile, the Warriors are shopping Curry right now and he could probably easily be had for AK and his ridiculous contract.