What's new
By:

Utah Jazz Preseason Game #1 Sydney Kings at Utah Jazz Mon Oct 2, 7:00 pm

Rubio is an exceptionally good ball mover and distributor. He gets the Jazz in their offense right away, almost always makes the right read and gets the ball moving. The Jazz need someone to take that floor leadership role. No one else on the team handles, passes and creates looks like he does. He's the straw that stirs the drink. He'll get players in a rhythm.
 
Last edited:
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Exum one of the players were I have no idea if it's just him playing against non-athletes and no size or he actually played well.
Click to expand...

Exum is good as a back-up PG in a Leandro Barbosa sort of way. He passes better than Barbosa though, who had tunnel vision. Plus Exum can play in a two-guard front and defend some wings. I think he fits. He keeps the length, energy and defense going with the second unit.
 
fishonjazz said:
I thought neto was his usual harassing self on defense..... he has value there.
Click to expand...

Nothing against Neto, but he should never even see the floor this year. Backup PG minutes need to go to Exum and maybe Mitchell. Start giving Neto minutes and somebody else is going to get shafted who shouldn't.
 
Et tu Brute said:
At what though?
Passing? Ok. But passing is passing. Dante just needs to limit TOs, he can initiate and swing the ball to open players. There is already too much passing on this team.

He is at this stage still a better defensive pg, but is more of a liability when called upon to switch (not that he is tiny though).

He is a better FT shooter.

He is not a better finisher at the rim.

He can't get to the rim whenever he wants.

Rubio might be pulled in late game situations (not for Dante). Spain did it a bunch of times at the Olympics.

Also, what does he offer on offense when the ball isn't in his hands?
Click to expand...

Rubio has great hands on defense, great court vision, great timing in running plays. Having Rubio on the court makes Rudy Gobert 50% more dangerous because Rubio can deliver a pass at any time from any circumstance resulting in Gobert crushing it. That increases Rudy's gravity near the rim and opens space for Hood, Ingles and Joe Johnson to get open looks.

He does need the ball in his hands though. Overall, the Jazz need his maturity on the court.
 
What the Jazz need is another big who can drill 3s. We have Favors, Udoh, Sefalosha and Jerebko, but none of them are knock-down shooters, unless Jerebko can step into that role. We need a quick-release catch-and-shoot big out on the perimeter.
 
Et tu Brute said:
At what though?
Passing? Ok. But passing is passing. Dante just needs to limit TOs, he can initiate and swing the ball to open players. There is already too much passing on this team.

He is at this stage still a better defensive pg, but is more of a liability when called upon to switch (not that he is tiny though).

He is a better FT shooter.

He is not a better finisher at the rim.

He can't get to the rim whenever he wants.

Rubio might be pulled in late game situations (not for Dante). Spain did it a bunch of times at the Olympics.

Also, what does he offer on offense when the ball isn't in his hands?
Click to expand...

Rubio just has a ton of intangible impact on the team (or I should say, on his past team) with how good at passing and decision making he is. Not to mention he is a much better defender, both in man defense and playmaking defense.

And WTF does Exum offer off the ball on offense? Yeah he can cut a little bit, but it's not like he is a good off-ball player either. History says a spot-up Rubio 3 is better than a spot-up Exum 3.
 
Good work, jazzfan1071. If you don't mind, I'll use some of your assessments and add or change according to my impressions.

Rubio: As good a passer as advertised. Just not sure if he can thrive without some personnel changes. Need shooters at the 3 & 4 along with Hood at the 2 to allow Rubio to be a distributor.

Hood: Deadly tonight. And as others have mentioned, his body positioning is better on his 3's; he's getting his feet set. I see him averaging 18 pts/per. Concerned with his defense, though.

Ingles: Led the team in assists against the Kings, IINM. He's still a reluctant shooter. Don't see him averaging > 10 pts/per, even if he starts. Still believe Utah needs a better starting SF, with Ingles backing up everywhere as needed.

Favors: I like Favs. He's been a loyal soldier. But I just don't see how he can co-exist with Gobert, especially with another non-shooter in Rubio. Opponents can run Hood off the 3Pt line and just pack the paint. I could see Quin playing him 25/per. Sub him out early and then bring him back in at the backup 5.

Gobert: Going to compete with Hood for leader in pts. Is 18/14/3 too much to expect? I'd like to see Quin cut his minutes a bit this season to keep him fresher. Even a couple of DNP's to help him deal with nagging injuries and fatigue (yeah, I know, not going to happen).

Exum: Definite improvement. He looks aggressive and confident. Could make Rubio expendable in 2 years. I predict Jazz will match any offer for him.

Mitchell: Donovan should start, but won't. Exum/Mitchell might be the future at the 1/2, which would make Hood a trading chip to acquire a big SF or replacement for Favors?

Sefolosha: Better offensively than what I thought. He and Ingles are going to have some tough matchups this year. Thabo is going to play a lot.

Burks: How do Hood, Mitchell and Burks all get minutes? Someone is going to be traded.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page
Back
Top