What Did We Learn From The PreSeason?

[Brown Notes]

CJ looks improved. Bell doesn't.

Kanter looks really strong, but Ptown doesn't exactly have a bull in the paint. I very much hope to see him battle as well with guys like Nene and Bynum. If he can we got something special.

Howard is a high energy player. That should rub off on the others. To me he's a starting wing if he can get himself up to speed. Good pickup.

Memo is Memo. He doesn't look any different to me than he did 2 years ago. People around here will like him a lot more when he's matched up with players like Dalembert rather than GW. Definitely has a role.

As others have stated, this team is DEEP. The rooks will be okay in 2nd team duty, and there is no hole that will require anybody to play over 35 minutes. Maybe Hayward since with Bell looking so lackluster SG is a bit thin.

 

[AlaskanAssassin]

I learned nothing new about the Jazz. I did learn that Jimmer and Rubio can play though.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

I learned nothing new about the Jazz.

This

 

[One Brow]

Favors should start. Favors will dominate at times this year.

When he can stay out of foul trouble, he should start.

 

[billyshelby]

I relearned that Raja Bell is going to get minutes even though he's a complete albatross.

What I didn't get the chance to learn is what CJ and Hayward would have looked like paired together at the wing (this year's model, anyway.)

I'm eager slash terrified to learn how long it takes Ty to learn that wing minutes need to be divided between Hayward/CJ/Howard/Burks.

 

[Stoked]

Yeah just having Bell on the Jazz when they have a history of playing vets worries me as well.

 

[Deleted member 1645]

That the Jazz must pay minimum wage for broadcast talent. That Harpring's voice sends a subliminal message to my finger to automatically push "mute." That Nisalke is really so far gone he can't remember what he says minute to minute. Half-time chatter features the exact phrases Uncle Laverl uses at the high school game. That the entire broadcast team - radio or teevee -- includes not one credible, consistent, knowledgable analyst. Please more Phil and less fill.

 

[kwb]

That the Jazz must pay minimum wage for broadcast talent. That Harpring's voice sends a subliminal message to my finger to automatically push "mute." That Nisalke is really so far gone he can't remember what he says minute to minute. Half-time chatter features the exact phrases Uncle Laverl uses at the high school game. That the entire broadcast team - radio or teevee -- includes not one credible, consistent, knowledgable analyst. Please more Phil and less fill.

Personally, I'm grateful to know Harpring can still dunk.

 

[billyshelby]

I'm at the point where I actually like listening to Nisalke. It's like listening to Lou Holtz. The decreasing level of insight is inversely proportional to the increasing level of entertainment.

 

[JAZZGASM]

Personally, I'm grateful to know Harpring can still dunk.

Yeah, on his son's kiddy hoop.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I learned the Jazz are one team that could have really benefited from a full preseason. Oh well, it may mean an extra 2-3 weeks before a regular rotation and defined roles are established. And that could mean an extra 5 losses or so and the difference between a 7-8 seed and the lottery. But that's a good thing. We'll be vying with the Lakers for that last slot and we want the draft pick, not for them to get a chance at a top pick.

1. Favors is a BEAST and needs to start.
2. Kanter battles for rebounds just like Millsap used to as a rookie.
3. Hayward is still inconsistent.
4. Tinsley and Howard are probably going to be nice trade assets at the deadline. Maybe late 1sts to contenders?

 

[Revolution 9]

....that we won't play .500 ball? That we will be in the lottery with our own pick? That the Jazz have become one of the most unwatchable teams in the NBA?

You had me until the last one. Favors, and Burks are very watchable.