Tony Jones on Chris Mannix podcast

[Handlogten's Heros]

Does Battier have any FO experience?

He’s with Miami right now.

So maybe DWade recommended him?

Saw him at summer league a couple years ago.... he sat in the back with a hat real low and was hyper focused... then he ducked out of there without stopping to talk with anyone. He blended in and no one knew he was there.

He's well regarded as a smart dude. Who knows how he is as a scout/GM but he's out there paying his dues.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I wouldn't replace Quin. The Jazz were a high-powered two-way team during the regular season. In the playoffs guys were compromised by injuries.

I'm a little more critical of front office moves. I understand that DL is operating under the assumption that Salt Lake is a small market and unattractive destination for some players. However, Ryan and DWade are trying to change that perception and create something of a cultural change. I could see front office moves being made on that account.

 

[Deleted member 365]

It’s a shame you couldn’t mix teams. Prime Dwill and prime Money Memo sure would’ve been fun to watch with this jazz team. Dwill and Spida would’ve been one hell of a backcourt.

Spoiler: Language

 

[l Abach l]

I wouldn't replace Quin. The Jazz were a high-powered two-way team during the regular season. In the playoffs guys were compromised by injuries.

I'm a little more critical of front office moves. I understand that DL is operating under the assumption that Salt Lake is a small market and unattractive destination for some players. However, Ryan and DWade are trying to change that perception and create something of a cultural change. I could see front office moves being made on that account.

I've yet to believe Quin can make winning adjustments in the playoffs and get past the 2nd round. 3-1 choke job... followed by a 25 pt halftime choke job... locker room is likely lost

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I've yet to believe Quin can make winning adjustments in the playoffs and get past the 2nd round. 3-1 choke job... followed by a 25 pt halftime choke job... locker room is likely lost

I think that's on the front office. The problem is that our guards can't defend the perimeter. Quin is limited by his roster. That said, the Jazz do seem to have defensive lapses, and I'm not sure why that is.

 

[idiot]

Re Battier, from 4 days ago:

Shane Battier resigns from front office job with Heat​

He will continue to provide consulting work for the team.

 

[l Abach l]

I think that's on the front office. The problem is that our guards can't defend the perimeter. Quin is limited by his roster. That said, the Jazz do seem to have defensive lapses, and I'm not sure why that is.

You can't attribute the regular season successes to Quin and then blame the playoff failures on the FO. I think Quin can take blame for our perimeter defenders playing on the ball defense 3 feet beyond the arc... there were a lot of schematic choices made that were nothing short of bizarre. The FO doesn't deserve blame for 4 straight losses

 

[l Abach l]

Does Battier have any FO experience?

James Jones didn't have much FO experience before his hiring and he has thrived. I have full confidence Battier could do the same.

 

[vegas]

I've yet to believe Quin can make winning adjustments in the playoffs and get past the 2nd round. 3-1 choke job... followed by a 25 pt halftime choke job... locker room is likely lost

This is my hangup. I really think he is good at slow longterm methodical strategy, but if it's disrupted, he is not good on his feet. I personally have similar strengths/limitations, so somehow you have to rectify that weakness that can't make an adjustment. I guarantee if we played again in a month we would annihilate the Clippers, trouble is that's not how it works.

Can somebody help Quin make the quick adjustments? If not, I think you have to move on. Early whisperings sound like we are running it back one more before hitting the eject button on this team. I think I understand it, but it's hard to put faith in right now if that's what happens.

I felt like the Memphis series was way closer than it needed to be as well.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Re Battier, from 4 days ago:

Shane Battier resigns from front office job with Heat​

He will continue to provide consulting work for the team.

Looks like we will be adding a new GM taking our total GM count to 9.5.

 

[jom2003]

If the Jazz want a new guy in charge they should do this quick. DL and Zanik are already off to draft combine according to their exit interview.

 

[jazzVA]

Yeah but as a player, he’s the guy that buried Notre Dame in the tourney on a last second drive, got a ring with Bird and once tackled Tree Rollins. Dude was fearless and played hurt and dare I say a better major leaguer than Jordan turned out to be. Good GM too. His hiring of Stevens was his downfall IMO.

oh yeah he was a tough guy with a lot of career success and a key part of those Celtics teams. I was rooting for him because I hate the Lakers.