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orangello
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I think Locke's bball knowledge isn't a black and white/yes or no. IMO, he takes a very micro view in general, without considering the macro aspects.
He picks and chooses topics to dive so far into that his conclusions dont allow how those conclusions affect the other aspects of the game. He's very proud of himself.
He picks and chooses topics to dive so far into that his conclusions dont allow how those conclusions affect the other aspects of the game. He's very proud of himself.
orangello
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Great observation.
I will say that he brought up a lot of the problems that others have outlined with Trey. Poor shooting, speed/tempo, defense, speed, strength etc make it very difficult for Trey to be a starter in the NBA.
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If you told me we could look like this:
Smart
Burks
Hayward/Gordon
Favors
Gortat
or
Smart
Burks
Hayward
Randle
Favors
I'd probably do that deal. The only problem is another semi reset, pushing back the rebuild a year, but in doing so I believe you get better players. At least from the Smart>Trey aspect.
Smart
Burks
Hayward/Gordon
Favors
Gortat
or
Smart
Burks
Hayward
Randle
Favors
I'd probably do that deal. The only problem is another semi reset, pushing back the rebuild a year, but in doing so I believe you get better players. At least from the Smart>Trey aspect.
orangello
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At first the discussion was the type of coach to help the team. Locke wants someone that can help by growing with the team. He doesn't want to see someone that the Jazz pay 5 million per year too. He wants someone with head coaching experience at another level and assistant experience in the NBA.
Hans wanted Hollins. His argument is that he doesn't want Utah to turn into a training ground for HC that will be poached by other teams.
Then the discussion moved to Trey vs Smart. Locke's point was that Smart will make his living by being a tough defender at the point of attack. Locke said that if Smart is on the board you have to take him at 5.
Hans believes that Trey will be better for the team because he's cold-blooded. As Hans brought up things to admire about Trey's game Locke shot them all down. Things like shooting, traditional PG etc.
Locke basically said that Trey can't finish around the rim, shot poorly this season and that his is a bad defender. Smart can finish at the rim his shooting is poor but he will be a top level defender at the PG position.
I might have put a few words into the discussion that were not there. I did listen to the audio about 3 hours ago and have been entrenched with work ever since then.
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I don't think those look like a "pushing back". Not at all.
I would be even happier if we swapped the Gordon/Randle part with Vonleh. This order for me between the 3, Vonleh, Gordon,...................>Randle.
Randle is not hungry enough tbh.
If all a PG needs to do is PnR & get to the rim, then in theory Tyreke should be a fantastic PG.
OH wait.....
OH wait.....
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Locke generally says whatever the Jazz want him to:
1. Sounds like the Millers shot down Messina as he wouldn't be keen on doing the Jr. Jazz tour or having them in the locker room. So it's Griffin, Snyder or Boylen.
2. Smart being the pick corresponds to what Perrin said about Neto staying in Europe one more year. With Smart and Burke playing PG, there would be no PT for Raulzinho. Expect Trey to start with Marcus behind him until the trade deadline. Then the Jazz will look to move Burke.
3. They'll try to get Tomic to come over as the third big. If not, Marvin will be re-signed.
4. Look for the #23 and #35 to be dealt for a young veteran SF, possibly to start with Burks again coming off the bench as a 6th man.
1. Sounds like the Millers shot down Messina as he wouldn't be keen on doing the Jr. Jazz tour or having them in the locker room. So it's Griffin, Snyder or Boylen.
2. Smart being the pick corresponds to what Perrin said about Neto staying in Europe one more year. With Smart and Burke playing PG, there would be no PT for Raulzinho. Expect Trey to start with Marcus behind him until the trade deadline. Then the Jazz will look to move Burke.
3. They'll try to get Tomic to come over as the third big. If not, Marvin will be re-signed.
4. Look for the #23 and #35 to be dealt for a young veteran SF, possibly to start with Burks again coming off the bench as a 6th man.
I do not think this is ambitious enough for Lindsey. I expect this to be his backup plan if he doesn't get what he wants. I think that a current NBA assistant is more likely at this point as the next coach.
But as far as players and the draft go...Lindsey will swing for the fences. He will go after a top 3 pick, big name free agent or trade for a major player.