jazzlurker
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Thankfully, the backup plan wasn't signing Hardaway Jr to 4/71.
So... what was the backup plan?
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I mean, he can't force good available players into existence.
Miggs
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This. I would love to hear what Sneakers' amazing back-up plan would've been.
****, Lindsey re-signed Ingles (not easy given the rumors), very well upgraded the point guard spot by getting Rubio (his back-up plan!) and simply didn't have Brad ****ing Stevens as the Jazz head coach. What more did you want Lindsey to do, Sneakers? What amazing idea do you have that would've help us replace Hayward?
Cuz the Utah Jazz have the luxury of making prime assets appear... late into free agency?
Sorry everyone, the Jazz went all in because there was dick for realistic alternatives. Their next moves were Gallinari and Porter. Didn't happen, because the Jazz should never expect **** on the open market.
No one has pivoted from losing arguably their best player in less than a day and come out even or better.
Sorry everyone, the Jazz went all in because there was dick for realistic alternatives. Their next moves were Gallinari and Porter. Didn't happen, because the Jazz should never expect **** on the open market.
No one has pivoted from losing arguably their best player in less than a day and come out even or better.
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Sneakers
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Man, a lot of ya'll come back with a ton of aggresssion. I said I trust the FO. And I don't think I need to proffer an offseason plan of my own to express disappointment in the fall out. I don't have access to the information they have and it's not my day job to plan for these contingincies. If there was nothing else that could have been done there was nothing.
I think we are in the middle of the contingency plan. Be smart, don't make a move just to try and keep up with last years team and try and find some young players that can bloom while still on good contracts around the same time Rudy goes into full beast mode and at that time trade or sign some veterans into the mix.
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Coach Ellis
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Joe Johnson. DL was planning for this last year, but still had to do everything he could to try to keep Hayward if possible. Keeping Jingles was part of the plan as well. I think those are the two guys that will carry the majority of Hayward's offensive burden. Gobert, Favors, Jingles, Hood and Rubio to start. JJ, Mitchell, Burks and Exum from the bench. Maybe add one or two more guys to cheap, flexible contracts. Jazz aren't going to go crazy trying to replace Gordon Hayward.
Thee Jazz Fan
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They had a plan B, but got held up by hay. And lost out on a couple free agents. Other then not having the foresight to trade Hayward this isn't the jazz's fault
enchilada_style
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Its not a bad plan to see what we have in Hood, Exum, Favors, Alec, and Mitchell. There are a lot of things to still learn about these guys. Maybe Exum blossoms and Hood struggles being the number 1 wing scorer or whatever the case may be. Going into next off season DL can then make more sound decisions. They really don't have any other options unless a trade comes their way that makes sense.
Cappy_Smurf
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I always wonder why DL just doesn't put a gun to someone's head and force them to sign here. Then I remember that it would be against the law.
I'm sure they had multiple plans B, C, D, E, F, Etc. A couple of those plans were gone by the time Haywood got done writing his stupid blog. Their best bet was probably trading for Crowder, but DL refused to bend over for DA.
I know we all had high hopes, but dealing out of a position of desperation could easily do more damage than good. At this point, I'd prefer patience over a desperation move. Give some of these young guys a chance to step up, and if nobody does, trade 2 or 3 guys away for picks and try a short rebuild. The last thing we need to is to give out questionable contracts and find ourselves in the same place as the Blazers are.
I'm sure they had multiple plans B, C, D, E, F, Etc. A couple of those plans were gone by the time Haywood got done writing his stupid blog. Their best bet was probably trading for Crowder, but DL refused to bend over for DA.
I know we all had high hopes, but dealing out of a position of desperation could easily do more damage than good. At this point, I'd prefer patience over a desperation move. Give some of these young guys a chance to step up, and if nobody does, trade 2 or 3 guys away for picks and try a short rebuild. The last thing we need to is to give out questionable contracts and find ourselves in the same place as the Blazers are.
dy47
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amen