The tank will last another year - Randy Rigby

[green]

He goes on to say that he doesn't see it happening. Also another tank year would possibly mean another year or two of Corbin. I'd rather move forward with what the Jazz have done this year and have a new coach.

I think most of us agree that the Jazz will be much improved but short of the playoffs. They will be close to .500 next year.

I say maybe even up to 45 wins.

Read my post above about your 45 win prediction. It's a little too optimistic.

Also, after listening to the Rigby interview, he talked a lot about Corbin, and how Corbin tells him he doesn't know his future, but he is still working with the players because it is what is best for them and not what's best for Corbin...but not once did Rigby give Corbin a compliment, or a vote of confidence, or a hint that he will be back.

I think they go after Longabardi, who understands the whole business side, go young for real this time (no more Marvin, Jefferson, and maybe even Hayward), add a big from next year's draft, then start to build around Burke, 2014 pick and 2015 pick. That will be their big three, ala OKC.

 

[fishonjazz]

I think they go after Longabardi,

Vince Longabardi?

He was a great coach.... hall of famer.
Let it be so.
Plus green bay is a small market too so that gives me even more hope

 

[Beantown]

Exum gonna be a baaaaaad man!

So could a bunch of other players (including Aaron Gordon) eventually.

But next season only Parker/Wiggins could help the Jazz out of another high lottery pick.

 

[Jazz4ever]

The tank could be on next year. We know the Jazz aren't going to spend much money on free agents unless they can extend Burks and Kanter on the cheap (unlikely). That means we will have players of RJ or Marvin's level again. Along with the internal development and our pick, that doesn't add up to more than 5 more wins. If it does, then some player has emerged as all star worthy and we are all happy.

 

[green]

Vince Longabardi?

He was a great coach.... hall of famer.
Let it be so.
Plus green bay is a small market too so that gives me even more hope

Nice. I'm talking about Mike Longabardi, Horny's assistant. Worked with Lindsay in Houston, analytical guy, supposedly the brains behind Pheonix's defense.

I would put him at the top of my guess list for our next HC.

 

[homeytennis]

Nice. I'm talking about Mike Longabardi, Horny's assistant. Worked with Lindsay in Houston, analytical guy, supposedly the brains behind Pheonix's defense.

I would put him at the top of my guess list for our next HC.

I want Tomic to come over.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

If the Jazz get anyone outside of Parker/Wiggins/Exum/Randle/Embiid we might still be tanking.

Fixed.

 

[AlaskanAssassin]

We'll be better, but we won't be tanking. I'm predicting the 8-10 pick next year. A little better, but not really challenging for a playoff spot.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Next year Jazz do not tank. They will be around 40 wins.

All your quotes are basically Rigby covering the Jazz's butts in case they are not in the playoffs next year.

Edit: Jazz pick anywhere from 10th to 16th next year.

My thoughts exactly

 

[Fakers Luck]

It's not out of the realm of possibility that DL uses the cap space the same way as last year by picking up some bad expiring contracts for more picks. Accumlating assets is still a viable strategy considering how young this team is. Why spend money on FA vets who'll just take time from the youngsters? And whoever the coach is, they'll still have to focus on developing young talent. Another bad season with youth and little depth could yield a(nother) difference maker in the draft, but then you have to start winning at some point so it doesn't become David Kahn and the Timberwolves.

 

[cowhide]

Next year Jazz do not tank. They will be around 40 wins.

All your quotes are basically Rigby covering the Jazz's butts in case they are not in the playoffs next year.

Edit: Jazz pick anywhere from 10th to 16th next year.

It is very likely the Jazz miss the playoffs next year. Despite what many jazz think, there is no savior in this draft. Parker, Wiggins, Embiid, Randle or Exum are not Lebron type players. The Jazz are a VERY young team and there may be a small chance Hayward doesn't come back. Besides the Jazz are in the Western Conference and there are a lot of teams to climb over. If the Jazz end up with say 26 wins this year they are not going to jump to 44 wins and make the play offs unless they get a stud FA and their draft picks are better than expected.

 

[cowhide]

He goes on to say that he doesn't see it happening. Also another tank year would possibly mean another year or two of Corbin. I'd rather move forward with what the Jazz have done this year and have a new coach.

I think most of us agree that the Jazz will be much improved but short of the playoffs. They will be close to .500 next year.

I say maybe even up to 45 wins.

NBA teams like the Jazz do not improve 22 games in one year. You are being overly optimistic. I hope that the Jazz only bring back Hayward and perhaps Diante. Bringing back Marvin would be a big mistake especially if the Jazz draft a PF or a Center. I do not want Favors or Kanter to lose minutes to Wiliams. I wouldn't bring in FA next year because the Jazz are still going to suck next year.