I think you’re right. This move won’t help Rubio or Mitchell — it will help the team.I in no way see how Rubio going to the bench helps him or Mitchell.
I don't think it does, at least not in the long-term.I think you’re right. This move won’t help Rubio or Mitchell — it will help the team.
Does it harm the long term?I don't think it does, at least not in the long-term.
I’m not so sure about that. We’ve seen a lot of Rubio/Mitchell, but not a lot of Mitchell/Hood. If they have any interest in keeping Hood long term, they should look to see how well he and Donovan can play together as starters. I personally think that the future backcourt is going to be some combination of Mitchell, Hood and Exum.I don't think it does, at least not in the long-term.
Synder is too stubborn to make that adjustment imo.
Does it harm the long term?
How can that be best long-term, when it is becoming more and more obvious that the Jazz are not a good fit and that it's in the best interests of both that they move him after this season?I think Rubio continuing to start is the best in the short and long term.
I agree that Quinn makes adjustments and does it well. However, with Rubio, it's clear as day Rubio should not start when other players are healthy. Dude is bad for our line-up and I assume, or have to believe Synder gets that - hence stubborn.Quinn has been forced to make adjustments on more regular basis then almost any coach in the league. He is as far from stubborn as any NBA coach I have observed. The fact that folks are twisted on Rubio means that Quinn is seeing different stuff then you are seeing.
How can that be best long-term, when it is becoming more and more obvious that the Jazz are not a good fit and that it's in the best interests of both that they move him after this season?
He committed six turnovers last game and some of those at crucial moments, that if the Spurs weren't playing their JV team would probably have cost the Jazz the game. And those turnovers were almost always the result of bad decisions.
I agree that Quinn makes adjustments and does it well. However, with Rubio, it's clear as day Rubio should not start when other players are healthy. Dude is bad for our line-up and I assume, or have to believe Synder gets that - hence stubborn.
Quinn certainly knows basketball better than I do. You also hit the nail on the head when you said Quinn believes in Ricky - I don't. To me, that's one of his greatest things as a coach - his ability to be patient, and believe in guys to improve with time, no matter what age.It is more then obvious that Quinn, who is an extremely flexible and even innovative coach, disagrees with your assessment of Rubio. The thing most stubborn is hanging on to the notion that Quinn is being stubborn. He believes Ricky needs to be on the floor. Calling him stubborn is as ridiculous as another comment where someone suggested he doesn't play rookies. You can disagree with Quinn all you want and that is fine. The label does not fit at all.
My favorite part of Ricky's game is his defense. Dude moves pretty well and tries on almost every defensive possession.I thought Rubio was a beast on defense last. Granted he was guarding a 45 year old PG.
As far as being a back up. You want two things from your second string PG- Can hit wide open shots and doesn't turn the ball over......
Strike one and strike two.
Because if you want to trade Rubio this off-season you want him to look like a starting PG. You bench Rubio now and it hurts his chances at making a turnaround, similar to what he did last year.
For instance, if the Wolves benched Rubio last year in December, does he turn it around? If he doesnt, does Utah still trade for him? Sometimes you just got to stick with your guys and give them a chance.
How can that be best long-term, when it is becoming more and more obvious that the Jazz are not a good fit and that it's in the best interests of both that they move him after this season?
He committed six turnovers last game and some of those at crucial moments, that if the Spurs weren't playing their JV team would probably have cost the Jazz the game. And those turnovers were almost always the result of bad decisions.