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The Official "The Tank was Worth It" Thread

Core4 said:
And the good thing is that unlike Jabari, Exum is NOT going to come in and put up 20/10 right away. He'll have "moments" but he's raw...very raw. So let's temper our enthusiasm and criticism a bit. Jazz WON'T be a playoff team next season. And that's one reason Lindsey wouldn't budge on the non-protected pick to those devil worshiping lottery-fixers (how else to explain?).

A pick in the 10-12 range next season to further boost the bench (likely target a big). Then we sit back and watch the team get better and better.
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Jazz have plenty of young talent they need to let the kids play and learn the new system and culture, then bring in a couple solid vets to shore up weak spots. I want the Jazz to compete for the playoffs this year.
 
cowhide said:
Jazz have plenty of young talent they need to let the kids play and learn the new system and culture, then bring in a couple solid vets to shore up weak spots. I want the Jazz to compete for the playoffs this year.
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In a tough WC, I see us being the Phoenix Suns. Jazz will compete hard, but just aren't good enough to reach 48-50 wins.
 
richgates said:
The thing I'm most excited to see with Exum is if he his first step is as effective in the NBA as it has been against lesser competition. If so, I can't wait for a lot of wide open dunks and threes. I am really looking forward to summer league.
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It all depends on his outside shot imo.

If he cant shoot, then defense will sag off and that will make the quick first step less effective
 
richgates said:
The thing I'm most excited to see with Exum is if he his first step is as effective in the NBA as it has been against lesser competition. If so, I can't wait for a lot of wide open dunks and threes. I am really looking forward to summer league.
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You have to see in those vids that FIBA rules were the foundation of whistles. In FIBA it's not allowed to lift your pivot foot before doing your first dribbling, reducing the maximum amount of explosion.

fishonjazz said:
It all depends on his outside shot imo.

If he cant shoot, then defense will sag off and that will make the quick first step less effective
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Great players can overcome that. I hope he'll develop his shot into a weapon to reckon, but if he can live w/o a shot I'm fine too.
 
If before the season started it was said the Jazz would get Exum, Hood, and lose no other pieces I think everyone would have took that deal and ran with it. I would have for sure.

So I agree, the tank in a sense worked. Now these players all need to work out, which is no sure thing but they seem to possess the talent and skills to do so.
 
I'd say yes, even after getting the #5 pick. Hopefully these guys do great things, I think their work ethic will help them take that next step.
 
I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when the Jazz realized that we were going to get Exum. Bet Lindsey was doing cartwheels.
 
Core4 said:
In a tough WC, I see us being the Phoenix Suns. Jazz will compete hard, but just aren't good enough to reach 48-50 wins.
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I agree but you can't skip steps.

Step 1. Get a young and upcoming GM - Hired Lindsay - Done.
2. Let all our average/good vets expiring contracts go or clean house- Done.
3. Acquire assets and get our financial house in order - Done. TBC
4. Play the young guys (sort of) and Evaluate the coach and hire a new one. - Done.
5. Build a staff with a vision for creating an environment to win a championship based on development and analytical stats- Done.
6. Draft- get a difference maker and potential star (Potential with Exum). Find a gem/contributor at 23. Done.
7. Now it is time to implement your plan in summer league and start developing the guys that will be a major part of our franchise for the next 5-10 years or be assets to use in getting FAs that will help the Jazz achieve this goal.
8. Next up: Decision about retaining Hayward......or going after another FA.
9. Start camp and build chemistry among the players and a culture of sharing the ball and playing defense.
10. Improve to the middle of the pack via for a playoff spot
11. Making the playoffs.
12. Being a contender.
13. Making WCF or Finals.
14. Win a championship!!!
15. Win multiple championships..forcing ESPN to actually talk about, show highlights and interview the Utah Jazz players instead of the Lakers, Bulls, Heat or Knicks.. Ok.. maybe that is asking too much.

There is no time table on when steps 10 through 15 happen or that they actually ever happen but that should be the organization's mindset which I finally believe it is now. I am excited about the future of the team and hope that all Jazz fans are patience enough to realize that you can't skip steps. Patience is needed.
 
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