Practical Solution for the PG Situation

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

If the Jazz have a pick in the 12-14 range, it's not really a reach to draft a guard if one of the prospects shows well. Picking 14th, for example, you're just looking for a rotation player, unless someone slips.

Kendall Marshall could develop his shooting when he gets in the league.

 

[Weezur]

Harris had an amazing game versus OKC and some of the passes he made were the best I've seen from him.

That being said, he was horrid on the Grizzlies game passing-wise.
He had this one play where Big Al was wide open and jumping and waving for the ball, but Harris never passed to him.

Oh, and no Burks on PG. He needs serious practice time at it....

 

[akirac73]

Why do people think that Burks can be a point guard? I'm sorry I just don't see it. Maybe he would be athletic enough to guard other point guards but for running an offense, you gotta be kidding me. Hayward has far better passing skills and court vision but nobody talks about converting him to point guard?

 

[Dwill4mvp]

Why do people think that Burks can be a point guard? I'm sorry I just don't see it. Maybe he would be athletic enough to guard other point guards but for running an offense, you gotta be kidding me. Hayward has far better passing skills and court vision but nobody talks about converting him to point guard?

Exactly this!

But, also don't we want to keep our players in Utah? If Burks plays a role he hates for the next four years while I'm sure he would rather be scoring from the two, not setting up the offense and playing PG. I mean that looked frustrating for him last time he tried, he probably hated it. I say we keep him at the 2, that is what he is best at and most comfortable with.

I think if Burks is an option for PG, we would be better off dealing him too the Celtics for Rondo. I would hate to trade him and this is the only situation i would. I see a guy that can fill it up in a hurry and gets to the line very well, and a decent playmaker.

 

[candrew]

Any practical solution that involves starting Earl Watson at PG is not a practical solution.

Watson is not a starting NBA PG. Never was.

 

[Grandpa Jazz]

Picking 14th, for example, you're just looking for a rotation player, unless someone slips.

Why do so many persist with this urban legend? The success rate in the NBA for players drafted say 10-15 is not much different than 1-5. Seems silly to Me to pigeonhole someone drafted 14th as a "role player' And expect
everybody 1-5 to be a superstar. IMHO.

 

[Brown Notes]

Standing pat till the season ends might be the most feasible option.

https://www.hoopsworld.com/2012-nba-free-agents

Point Guard
(name, team – 2011-12 salary – status)

Deron Williams, New Jersey Nets – $16.4 million – Player Option ($17.8 million)
Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns – $11.7 million – Unrestricted
Aaron Brooks, Phoenix Suns – $2.0 million – Restricted ($3.0 million Qualifying Offer)
Raymond Felton, Portland Trail Blazers – $7.6 million – Unrestricted
Kirk Hinrich, Atlanta Hawks – $8.0 million – Unrestricted
Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks – $8.6 million – Unrestricted
Andre Miller, Denver Nuggets – $7.8 million – Unrestricted
Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers – $2.0 million – Unrestricted
Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic – $7.8 million – Player Option ($7.8 million)
D.J. Augustin, Charlotte Bobcats – $3.2 million – Restricted ($4.4 million Qualifying Offer)
Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks – $10.7 million – Unrestricted
George Hill, Indiana Pacers – $2.1 million – Restricted ($3.1 million Qualifying Offer)
Jordan Farmar, New Jersey Nets – $4.0 million – Player Option ($4.3 million)
Leandro Barbosa, Toronto Raptors – $7.6 million – Unrestricted
Beno Udrih, Milwaukee Bucks – $7.0 million – Player Option ($7.4 million)
Goran Dragic, Houston Rockets – $2.1 million – Unrestricted*
Jerryd Bayless, Toronto Raptors – $3.0 million – Restricted ($4.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Derek Fisher, L.A. Lakers – $3.4 million – Player Option ($3.4 million)
Randy Foye, L.A. Clippers – $4.3 million – Unrestricted
Mo Williams, L.A. Clippers – $8.5 million – Player Option ($8.5 million)
Jonny Flynn, Houston Rockets – $3.4 million – Unrestricted
Keyon Dooling, Boston Celtics – $2.2 million – Unrestricted
Ishmael Smith, Orlando Magic – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
Ramon Sessions, Cleveland Cavaliers – $4.3 million – Player Option ($4.6 million)
Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks – $0.8 million – Unrestricted*
Armon Johnson, Portland Trail Blazers – $0.8 million – Unrestricted*
Sundiata Gaines, New Jersey Nets – $0.9 million – Unrestricted*
A.J. Price, Indiana Pacers – $0.9 million – Unrestricted*
Baron Davis, New York Knicks – $1.3 million – Unrestricted
Royal Ivey, Oklahoma City Thunder – $1.2 million – Unrestricted
John Lucas, Chicago Bulls – $0.9 million – Unrestricted
Jannero Pargo, Atlanta Hawks – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
Delonte West, Dallas Mavericks – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
Walker Russell, Jr., Detroit Pistons – $0.4 million – Unrestricted*
Darius Morris, L.A. Lakers – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
Terrell Harris, Miami HEAT – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
Carldell Johnson, New Orleans Hornets – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
DeAndre Liggins, Orlando Magic – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
Ronnie Price, Phoenix Suns – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
T.J. Ford, San Antonio Spurs – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
Anthony Carter, Toronto Raptors – $1.3 million – Unrestricted
Roger Mason, Washington Wizards – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
Jamaal Tinsley, Utah Jazz – $1.2 million – Team Option ($1.3 million)

 

[NotDeadYet]

The one PG I've seen mentioned that tempts me is Rajon Rondo on the Celtics. There's no doubt they'd want Favors as part of any deal for him, so doubt we'll land him... unless the Celts can get Dwight Howard as part of a 3-team deal between Utah, Orlando, & Boston.

 

[vslice02]

The success rate in the NBA for players drafted say 10-15 is not much different than 1-5.

False.

 

[NotDeadYet]

Totally agree; Watson is a much less effective player as a starter...

 

[UCLAwin]

No, Earl's never put up "starters point" if that's why people continually diss him as a starting point guard. He sure has finished a lot of games in his career though. Other than Seattle in his first year when he was backing up Payton, and in Denver when he was playing the 2 - and knocking down a ton of 3s.