Trade for Zach Lavine

[Stifle Tower]

Worst thing that could have happened to LaVine is this instant fame for his dunking. Wonder if he'll completely ignore trying to get any better as a defender?

 

[jope]

Worst thing that could have happened to LaVine is this instant fame for his dunking. Wonder if he'll completely ignore trying to get any better as a defender?

Offense gets you fame and fortune in the NBA.

 

[silesian]

The funny thing is that Burke actually has pretty good length for a PG. 6'5.5 wingspan is bigger than average.

Yes, but wingspan and standing reach are only slightly above average.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Yet he has a better ast/to ratio than Neto while being a much better scorer and rebounder. And is 3 years younger.

Stats are misleading. I spent 2-3 days talking to Wolves fans on their message board people had plenty to say regarding his potential being through the roof, but the fact that he makes boneheaded plays would keep him from reaching his full potential. He's going to get some nice stats because of his physical makeup, but to the last person, they all said he doesn't make his team better or help them win, because he doesn't play within the offense.

All three of him, burke, and Neto suck on defense. That said, What doesn't suck is that he has the physical attributes to be a passable defender in the future. Our two micros will never get bigger.

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Neto is a good defender. Watch the damn games!!

Offense gets you fame and fortune in the NBA.

U have to be the best of the best if your not going to play defense, but if your the worst of the worst on defense u don't see the floor. Look at Boozer in his prime. Great offensive player. Al Jefferson is probably the most skilled post player in the league. These guys never became stars though they were top notch offensive players.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Yes, but wingspan and standing reach are only slightly above average.

He nearly has a 6'6 wingspan, well above average for a pg.

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[jope]

Stats are misleading. I spent 2-3 days talking to Wolves fans on their message board people had plenty to say regarding his potential being through the roof, but the fact that he makes boneheaded plays would keep him from reaching his full potential. He's going to get some nice stats because of his physical makeup, but to the last person, they all said he doesn't make his team better or help them win, because he doesn't play within the offense.

Neto is a good defender. Watch the damn games..

U have to be the best of the best if your not going to play defense, but if your the worst of the worst on defense u don't see the floor. Look at Boozer in his prime. Great offensive player. Al Jefferson is probably the most skilled post player in the league. These guys never became stars though they were top notch offensive players.

As far as boneheaded plays, I believe you. He's also 20 years old. There's freshmen at BYU older than that. I've also read several articles about how turnovers and tough decision making are good for very young point guards. If you aren't pushing past your limit you won't grow much. As far as making the team better, I couldn't name many 20 year old players making their team exponentially better. You bet on these guys putting it together in a few years, using their abilities and stature as a baseline and trusting your coaching staff to adjust their decision making.

I've watched every game. We get burned by the pg every night. One dribble blowbys are common place. Good thing we have the wasatch front or we'd be seeing 40 pt nights on the reg.

Oh and boozer and Jefferson have made A LOT of money in this league, which proves my point.

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[Hotdog]

The truth is that 90% of the point guards in the NBA don't or can't play defense. There are only a handful that can even barely slow anyone down. Point guards are gonna get their numbers regardless in most cases. So trying to single out Lavine's lack for defense is just a bad argument. You won't find many good defensive point guards. It's post defense and team defense that make the biggest difference in the NBA.

 

[Maneesh]

Quote Originally Posted by Thee jazz fan View Post
After each post, can u just start calling yourself an idiot so I don't have to, and u can stop complaining that I'm singing the same tune. This would go a long way to making us happier.


By the way, you're still an idiot!!

You are full of disgust and rude!!! i can't believe a mother so sweet can make such ill prepared human baby!

I still can believe this

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I like Zach... Don't love him but he could be the best sixth man in the league. He is a gym rat and will improve... He may always leave you wanting more and make decisions that make you wonder what he's thinking.

I have no idea how he will find his game though with the current minny rotation. Not sure thibs will have the patience.

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

Zach Lavine reminds me of a taller version of Eric Bledsoe. He can get to the rim at ease. He is a top 10 athlete in the league. But he doesn't help teams win games.

He's an idiot!