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Why does everyone suddenly want to make the playoffs so badly?

I want them to make the playoffs because I believe playoff games provide valuable experience for young players. I doubt favors stands a chance against the likes of Tim Duncan. But playing against a future hall of famer and arguably the best power forward of all time in a playoff type atmosphere is a chance for him to grow and develop his game even further.
 
I think really only the NJ lotto pick will make a difference to the Jazz during the next couple of years. It's hard to say that getting the 12th or 13th pick is really much better than getting the 15th or 16th pick. We've got a pretty full roster and the cap room is opening up a bit.

If the Jazz get momentum ending this year, and a nice talent to add next year, it could be a strong team.
 
Revolution 9 said:
Completely agree that this is a weak draft, but we could still come out with 2 studs. Either we pick really well, have the right guys slide, or use those 2 picks to
move up and get the guy we really want.

Imagine a Kanter/Barnes + Kemba Walker rookie class in Utah. You wouldn't be a little excited about that?
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Didn't say that. I would be excited. But I would probably be almost as excited with one of them.
 
twentytwo said:
I want two picks. I hope the Jazz gel and lose a bunch of close ones to good teams, and barely miss the playoffs.
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I've always wanted the Jazz to make the playoffs. Just to see 4+ more games alone, but also because I believe in the theory that winning breeds more winning. That being said the nice consolation is getting that extra pick.
 
So we owe the Wolves a pick. At what point/pick would we have to give it up. It would be nice not having that obligation going forward in what is perceived to be a weak draft.
 
I basically see two rationales for not wanting to make the playoffs. 1. We can't win. 2. We get an extra late lottery pick.

I will never understand #1. Who cares if we lose? And winning as insane underdogs would make this season historic.

Of course, the only reason anyone really wants us not to make it is for the draft pick. This is totally illogical. Look up the history of the lottery. It isn't pretty. And that's from the number one pick all the way down to 14. And the pick we're talking about is our pick which will slot in at 12-14. Yet every year, everybody gets all excited about the top picks in the draft.

Here are those magical 12's, the BEST case scenario:

2010: Xavier Henry
2009: Gerald Henderson
2008: Jason Thompson
2007: Thadeus Young
2006: Hilton Armstrong
2005: Yaroslov Karolov
2004: Robert Swift
2003: Nick Collison
2002: Melvin Ely
2001: Vladimir Radmanovic
2000: Etan Thomas
1999: Alex Radojejik
1998: Michael Doleac
1997: Austin Croshere
1996: Vitaly Potapenko
1995: Cherokee Parks

The List of Legends continues with Reeves, Lynch, Miner, Anthony, and the immortal Alex Kessler.
 
Here is the List of Legends at #13:

2010: Ed Davis
2009: Tyler Hansbrough
2008: Brandon Rush
2007: Julian Wright
2006: Thabo
2005: Sean May
2004: Sebastian Telfair
2003: Marcus Banks
2002: Marcus Haislip
2001: Richard Jefferson
2000: Courtney Alexander
1999: Corey Maggette
1998: Keon Clarke
1997: Derek Anderson
1996: Kobe Bryant
1995: Corliss Williamson
 
I already posted the Dream Team of #14, but I'll reprint it:

14th, 2010: Patrick Patterson
2009: Earl Clark
2008: Anthony Randolph
2007: Al Thornton
2006: Ronnie Brewer
2005: Rashad McCants
2004: Kris Humphries
2003: Luke Ridnour
2002: Frederick Jones (yeah, I don't know either)
2001: Troy Murphy
2000: Mateen Cleaves
1999: William Avery
1998: Michael Dickerson
1997: Maurice Taylor
1996: Predrag Stojakovic
1995: Eric Williams. And the next five wunderkinds have the last names Dare, Haskin, Sealy, King, Mays
 
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