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Really hope Lindsey trades Burke

My feelings:

Burke is good in PnR
Is good in the clutch
Is good at shooting FT's
Is good at facilitating when he wants to.
Has desire to win


Is bad at shooting
Is bad at drawing fouls
Is bad at finishing
Is smallish
Is bad at defense
Hasn't been able to play with a faster pace so far
Hasn't proven he can run the offense by himself yet.
Has a tendency to put his foot in mouth (Jahmel Binnion, "city of Utah," etc.)
Lacks elite athleticism

I think he will improve, but if something better presents itself, you trade him (as with all of our players at this stage of the rebuild).
 
slc said:
Burke was DLs first pick under his full control.
Don't think DL will give up on him this quick.
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I think this might be the opposite. DL knew we didn't have a point, knew Burke would get big minutes, and "knew" that Burke would put up halfway respectable numbers. In other words, Burke became (more or less) the asset he hoped he would become.

Also knowing that this draft was deep, he now has a guy taken at 9 last year who would have had a hard time being taken before 20 in this draft. But with the benefit of an actual NBA season behind him, where he didn't flop, Burke is more dealable than ever.

We'll see. But I think DL is pragmatic and not emotional about anybody on the roster.
 
billyshelby said:
I think this might be the opposite. DL knew we didn't have a point, knew Burke would get big minutes, and "knew" that Burke would put up halfway respectable numbers. In other words, Burke became (more or less) the asset he hoped he would become.

Also knowing that this draft was deep, he now has a guy taken at 9 last year who would have had a hard time being taken before 20 in this draft. But with the benefit of an actual NBA season behind him, where he didn't flop, Burke is more dealable than ever.

We'll see. But I think DL is pragmatic and not emotional about anybody on the roster.
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good to see you again

-NAOS
 
billyshelby said:
I think this might be the opposite. DL knew we didn't have a point, knew Burke would get big minutes, and "knew" that Burke would put up halfway respectable numbers. In other words, Burke became (more or less) the asset he hoped he would become.

Also knowing that this draft was deep, he now has a guy taken at 9 last year who would have had a hard time being taken before 20 in this draft. But with the benefit of an actual NBA season behind him, where he didn't flop, Burke is more dealable than ever.

We'll see. But I think DL is pragmatic and not emotional about anybody on the roster.
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I also think Burke was Ty's pick. A last meal of sorts.
 
I quite like Burke. Interested to see what he does this upcoming year because I think we'll see a considerably improved player.
 
Sexual Favors said:
The tone might be over the top, sure, but the topic is worth discussing with the draft tomorrow and free agency on the horizon. We aren't built; we are rebuilding.
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I don't even think it's worth talking about tbh. Unless you're talking about a package for a top 5 pick or something. I wouldn't give him up for a pick in the 20's or even late teens. He was on a terrible team, with a terrible coach, in his rookie year, and put up decent numbers. Not really sure what people expected...
 
D Will Texas said:
something is just rubbing me the wrong way. you can tell he can't wait to get out of town. you see the look in his eyes when he conveniently mentioned his "Clippers tattoo". or better yet, him and his boyfriend Sullinger wanna go to the mall together in Boston. hope ya mommy doesn't tweet too much.

deal the CANCER
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I am amazed how quickly people have turned on Burke. Geez he was a rookie who played big minutes. I don't get the inferior complex some Jazz fans have. Player A.. said this about Utah (City of Utah) so did Karl Malone. He thought the July 24th parade was celebrating his B-day or something. Not everyone knows about Utah. I grew up in Connecticut and knew very little about the State of Utah and I was raised Mormon.

Is it a requirement for every Jazz player to LOVE Utah and take an oath showing their endless love for Utah. Think about it. Burke is what 19-20 years old, what where you like at that age? Now throw in being famous and rich and being away from home, maybe for the first time in your life. Trey is not the first person to tweet out a few stupid things. He won't be the last. He has lived his whole life in Columbus before college so he will have more loyalty to that part of the country and friends too. Who wouldn't want to play with their best friend? How is that any different than anyone else. I lived in CA for twenty years and that is where I now consider home even though I don't live there. I also lived in Utah for about six years and have fond memories of the place but I prefer living in CA for many different reasons. It doesn't mean I hate Utah. So if you love living in Utah and then your company transfers you to say Texas.. are you going to be a Mavs fan? Are you going to forget Utah and all the wonderful memories you had there? Why is it different for an NBA player? Who cares if they love it here as long as they come here and play hard. Trey plays hard for the most part, I believe he will improve and wants to improve so I don't have an issue with him talking about where he grew up.

Now about what really is important, his BB ability. I was one of the few people who wasn't super excited about moving up and getting Trey but I've come around for a few reasons. One I love how he isn't afraid to take the last shot and how accurate he is in the clutch moments. It is even more surprising because overall I've been disappointed in his shooting. However, I think he will improve it mostly because there is an adjustment period coming to the NBA and he is a hard worker and I believe he will be more comfortable.

I like the fact he took the blame for not running more. Part of it was his problem but the other part was Ty insisting that the offense run through Hayward. I think Burke needs to be given the reigns and be the floor leader. I think getting Quin Snyder to coach will certainly help his development.

Yes Trey was average to poor on defense. He had a lot of company and deserves the criticism, however I think the whole team was bad because they are not use to playing with each other and I don't believe they trusted the defensive scheme. My expectations with Trey were much lower and because of that perhaps I have more patience with him. I certainly hope he takes two steps forward and shows some leadership and improved shooting. I am not ready to just write him off like a lot of people are. I don't need him to swear his allegiance to Utah or the Jazz. I think Utah has more pressing needs like a SF and more outside shooting. However, after all I said I would trade any Jazz player if it makes the team better.
 
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