What upgrades are needed to make us a contender?

[Deleted member 365]

I hear KD is unhappy.

I can’t wait to hear what he thinks about “the Mormons…”

 

[fishonjazz]

You can’t get more elite at shooting than Olynyk.

Kelly is shooting amazing right now (59.4%) but this season is an outlier.
In his 10 seasons he has only cracked 40% twice before this year (40.5 and 40.6).
He has mostly been a 35/36% shooter for his career. Which is still good but not whats happening now. I doubt he can keep this up.


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[fishonjazz]

This is a fun thread for a fun season.

Honestly I’ve tried to think of what teams would keep ******** the bed and want to blow it up and take mostly picks for a good young dude.

Problem is a lot of those dudes want to be “the guy” and that means stopping the ball. This whole thing is built off ball movement and no one stopping the ball or being a black hole.

Fun to think on though.

Ya its hard for me to really want any other players because i worry it would screw up what we have going here.

We could probably use some rim protection and/or a big wing. I dont really want a kevin durant or paul george though. We would have to give up a ton and then watch the new guy ball hog and be a diva. If things started going south they would demand a trade.


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[rocfan1]

Some of you are seriously underestimating the value of letting these guys develop without expectations this year. This is Lauri's first opportunity to be the man and we want him to continue to develop in that role because it helps him expand his game and confidence. Obviously we are exceeding expectations but this is not a championship caliber team and we shouldn't rush this. Let these guys work on expanding their games this year with very little expectations. That makes it a hell of a lot easier to work on things. Just look at Vandy. On a team trying to contend he is not going to be working on expanding his shot to the 3pt line because it hasn't been a good shot for him in the past. Last year he took 14 3's all year and I bet most of them were probably end of shot clock or end of quarter heaves that you take because you have to. I also think having no expectations is a big plus for a first year coach. He gets to work on and establish things without the fans and management second guessing his every move. The only thing that should happen this year is if we turn over and start coming back to earth we should move some of the vets if we can get an asset back for them. Other than that this roster should stay the same all year.

I generally disagree sip. the goal in the NBA is to WIN a championship and the greatest development for Lauri will be to learn how to be the guy on a team trying to win it all. For Vando he needs to learn how he can impact the game over 82 games and in the playoffs when the game slows down. That to me is the greatest development for any player and team. So IF we continue to win DA will eventually have to make a move to improve this team. Just like Tony Jones has said the Jaz are trying to build a winning culture.

 

[HeatCheck]

There's definitely something to be said for letting these guys continue to just develop.

With that said Laker fans are always talking about dealing WB+2 future FRP's.

I wonder what is the best big wing they can get for Gay+THT+picks? Maybe they would hold off until the summer when those 2 will be expirings after THT picks up his option.

The Raptors are stacked with 6'7 - 6'-9 guys. Maybe Ainge can snag one of them. I like OG Anunoby but have no idea if he would come available though.

 

[Deleted member 365]

I think Beasley is our deadliest shooter. After struggling mightily last night he is still shooting 40% from 3 on the year on high volume. I think is the guy you want taking the last shot when you need a three to win or tie. He is good under pressure and when contested. (Ithink he hit a three earlier this year to win a game or send it to overtime)

I really like him.


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I like Clarkson, Conley, Finisher, and Gonzaga Rex taking the last 3 pter than Beasley.

 

[LogGrad98]

Kelly is shooting amazing right now (59.4%) but this season is an outlier.
In his 10 seasons he has only cracked 40% twice before this year (40.5 and 40.6).
He has mostly been a 35/36% shooter for his career. Which is still good but not whats happening now. I doubt he can keep this up.


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Idk it might be a product of a perfect situation for him with zero expectations and restrictions. He might be that guy that has it in him but was playing as he was asked to play instead of free and open in the offense. he seems to have a new lease on life and is playing with joy. That can make a huge difference. I mean odds are he regresses closer to the mean at some point, but a good chunk of this might just be sustainable.

 

[sip]

I generally disagree sip. the goal in the NBA is to WIN a championship and the greatest development for Lauri will be to learn how to be the guy on a team trying to win it all. For Vando he needs to learn how he can impact the game over 82 games and in the playoffs when the game slows down. That to me is the greatest development for any player and team. So IF we continue to win DA will eventually have to make a move to improve this team. Just like Tony Jones has said the Jaz are trying to build a winning culture.

You walk before you run and there isn't a move that suddenly turns this into a championship caliber team. Also you bring in the wrong piece and suddenly Lauri isn't getting the same touches and he may regress to the more passive player he has always been. This year is 100% about establishing his game and confidence level as a main guy.

 

[sip]

Idk it might be a product of a perfect situation for him with zero expectations and restrictions. He might be that guy that has it in him but was playing as he was asked to play instead of free and open in the offense. he seems to have a new lease on life and is playing with joy. That can make a huge difference. I mean odds are he regresses closer to the mean at some point, but a good chunk of this might just be sustainable.

We are already seeing him regress back to the mean the last 6 game and it will continue as the season goes on. I would eventually expect him to settle in around the 40-45% percent range from 3.

 

[The Midnight]

Long time no see… “George”

 

[Elizah Huge]

Kelly is shooting amazing right now (59.4%) but this season is an outlier.
In his 10 seasons he has only cracked 40% twice before this year (40.5 and 40.6).
He has mostly been a 35/36% shooter for his career. Which is still good but not whats happening now. I doubt he can keep this up.


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He’s never played in a system like ours before he’s getting WIDE open looks. I bet he’s in the mid to high 40’s end of the year.

 

[Step-Back Hook]

If this keeps going on, i do not want to see big moves. It is too soon. If this roster can get into post-season it well deserves to make it on their own. If we see even one post-season win where the young ones in Lauri, Vando, Collin, Walker, has a big role to deliver it, we get much wiser . I could add depth a bit this season, but not gunning for a superstar trades. We would have to give up too much for a project thats not ready for it. So at most, get some glue guys and shooters for the depth but no big moves.