Jack Strop
Well-Known Member
I know we're all disappointed it came to an end today. But overall, how would you rate the season and why?
I have to go with a 9. I didn't expect at the beginning of the year to make the playoffs. Didn't expect at 19-28 Utah would make the playoffs. And as the Jazz were winning, and seemingly no one else was losing, I didn't expect the Jazz to make the playoffs.
Gave Utah a chance against OKC, but thought without home court, it would be expecting too much to win the series. Realistically, expected Utah to just take one game against Houston. But damn! Another 2nd round series missing our starting PG due to injuries.
Only drawback, IMO, was Lindsey striking out on Mirotic. Crowder is decent, but he's an erratic 3PT shooter. It may be difficult to acquire shooting, particularly at the 4, with the extra salaries of Crowder and Burks on the roster. Jae could be easily traded, I imagine, but Alec is an albatross. A week before Cousins got hurt, I think Mirotic was gettable for Alec and a protected 1st...that's what Chicago traded him for...a protected first and a salary dump. But all we heard for a couple of weeks is that Mirotic wanted to come to the Jazz, but Lindsey was unwilling to give up a 1st.
Oh well, a very enjoyable and unexpected season. I expect the losses to Houston will provide Donovan with ample motivation during the summer. Hope he, O'Neale, Exum and Crowder work on their 3PT shooting.
I have to go with a 9. I didn't expect at the beginning of the year to make the playoffs. Didn't expect at 19-28 Utah would make the playoffs. And as the Jazz were winning, and seemingly no one else was losing, I didn't expect the Jazz to make the playoffs.
Gave Utah a chance against OKC, but thought without home court, it would be expecting too much to win the series. Realistically, expected Utah to just take one game against Houston. But damn! Another 2nd round series missing our starting PG due to injuries.
Only drawback, IMO, was Lindsey striking out on Mirotic. Crowder is decent, but he's an erratic 3PT shooter. It may be difficult to acquire shooting, particularly at the 4, with the extra salaries of Crowder and Burks on the roster. Jae could be easily traded, I imagine, but Alec is an albatross. A week before Cousins got hurt, I think Mirotic was gettable for Alec and a protected 1st...that's what Chicago traded him for...a protected first and a salary dump. But all we heard for a couple of weeks is that Mirotic wanted to come to the Jazz, but Lindsey was unwilling to give up a 1st.
Oh well, a very enjoyable and unexpected season. I expect the losses to Houston will provide Donovan with ample motivation during the summer. Hope he, O'Neale, Exum and Crowder work on their 3PT shooting.