The Jazz NEED another Derek Fisher

[David Stern]

The 05-06 Jazz remind me a lot of this years group.. they were ravaged by injury, had terrible PG play for most of the year, but almost snuck into the playoffs. They were 41-41. I know he is one of the most hated figures in Utah, but trading for Derek Fisher that offseason was key for the development of that group. I don't think that it was coincidence that the 06-07 team, that went to the WCF, started making big time plays in crunch time after he arrived. Obviously acquiring players like Millsap that same offseason helped, but I think that Fisher's leadership had a big-time impact on that team. Who could the Jazz get this offseason, who has championship experience, that would have a similar impact? I'm thinking Trevor Ariza, but no other names really come to mind.

 

[Hekate]

A Derek Fisher who doesn't lie would be a great asset to this team.

 

[Jazz and Utes]

Agreed, hate D Bish but loved his role here and what he brought to the table for us.

 

[akirac73]

I don't think that it was coincidence that the 06-07 team, that went to the WCF, started making big time plays in crunch time after he arrived.

I think Fisher's veteran presence helped, but the 06-07 team was also far more talented than the current Jazz squad. We had FIVE players that either were or would become all-stars on that team (D-will, Booze, Okur, AK, Millsap). Deron Williams and Mehmet Okur were always clutch and made plays in crunch time. Our current team has no all-stars and nobody reliable in crunch time.

 

[Gameface]

A Derek Fisher who doesn't lie would be a great asset to this team.

That's a contradiction in terms.

 

[Hekate]

That's a contradiction in terms.

In what terms? Do you mean that only a liar of Derek Fisher's caliber would have the talent level of Derek Fisher? I don't know you but I will believe in a better world.

 

[David Stern]

We had FIVE players that either were or would become all-stars on that team (D-will, Booze, Okur, AK, Millsap). Deron Williams and Mehmet Okur were always clutch and made plays in crunch time. Our current team has no all-stars and nobody reliable in crunch time.

I don't think it's fair to say that nobody on our team will become an All-Star, there are multiple players who have that type of potential. Hayward is easily an all star this year if the Jazz would've had a better record


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[bigmike]

I forgot about that turd. What a piece of work.

But, yes, we do need veterans.

 

[infection]

Kobe's available.

 

[candrew]

Maybe Patty Mills can be that guy - veteran with a ton of playoff experience.

He's a UFA after next season. Can be Exum's mate after Ingles gets jettisoned out of Utah.

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

The Derek Fisher in this year's free agent class is easily Pau Gasol. Easily. He would bring a veteran presence, championship pedigree, international flare, winning atritude, and more to the young team.

He doesn't play a position of need, but he is the type of player that would bring the things dfish (liarliar) brought to the table.

 

[Lakers_Slapper]

The Jazz need a bench period. Ingles? Burke? Johnson? We are suffocating in ***.

 

[Kyoto]

Burks, lyles, mack as a bench are better than 25% of the league. If you go to a 8 man rotation for the playoffs, (which most teams do) you would have a mediocre bench. Mediocre, not "***" as you mention. Do you watch NBA? Do you just watch the Jazz or are you aware the NBA has more teams than the Jazz, Lakers, etc...