Miggs
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Relax. I loved the bluntness of his response.
The Donovan Mitchell Hype Thread! (repository of highlights and effusive praise)
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Relax. I loved the bluntness of his response.
seattlejazzfan
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Relax? I was curious, so i asked. You answered the question.
I hope asking simple questions isn't becoming message board taboo these days.
7StraightIsGreat
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Here's one area for sure where I think the Jazz are better off with Mitchell as opposed to Hayward: Passion. Look, Gordon worked hard and improved every year. I've NEVER had a problem with Gordon's work ethic. That being said, as a Jazz fan, how often did you watch a game a just never see Gordon play a game with that "this is MY team" type of swagger? If I remember correctly, Hayward's ability to become an Alpha type was a huge bone of contention on this message board early on in his career and while his game improved each year, we never really saw that attitude develop in Gordon. DM has it right now, you can bet your *** of that. He also shows a few skill sets that could end up being elite. It's why we're so excited. When you see a guy who can possibly be elite in a few areas and carries himself the way that he does, it's cause for immediate optimism. I'm tellin' ya, he and Gobert's attitudes are going to snowball (in a good way) and passion/attitude is going to become this teams hallmark very quickly.
I'll paraphrase a Gennessy tweet I saw about a week ago: At some point, this offseason isn't going to be remembered as the offseason Gordon spurned the Jazz, it's going to be remembered as the offseason Donovan Mitchell came to town.
I'll paraphrase a Gennessy tweet I saw about a week ago: At some point, this offseason isn't going to be remembered as the offseason Gordon spurned the Jazz, it's going to be remembered as the offseason Donovan Mitchell came to town.
Hayward had passion, he just wasn't demonstrative or expressive about it. He is guarded and measured in his emotions.
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Ya I think he was saying that a lot of fans prefer the passion that is demonstrative and expressed.
addictionary
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He's wearing number 45 because of Michael Jordan though.
Agree with the rest of your post by the way. I just hope he does not receive the limited minutes .
addictionary
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There is only one problem one visible problem with Mitchell's game. He's assist to turnover ratio. Of course he made up to it what is insane number of steals in limited number of games but let's see how it goes during the regular season.
The SKY is the limit here.
I think hes on the same talent level as Rudy Gobert. Now, he just needs the experience. If they redid the draft today he would go 5. Can you believe it? We got a number 5 draft pick in this EPIC '17 draft!
His all around energy and personality are so positive. I think he and Rudy are the leaders going forward.
I think hes on the same talent level as Rudy Gobert. Now, he just needs the experience. If they redid the draft today he would go 5. Can you believe it? We got a number 5 draft pick in this EPIC '17 draft!
His all around energy and personality are so positive. I think he and Rudy are the leaders going forward.
https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/jazz/harper-jazz-hope-donovan-mitchell-energy-need-stay-afloat/
Jazz hope Donovan Mitchell is the energy they need to stay afloat
By Zach Harper
Dante Exum wanted to see just what the newest Utah Jazz player could do. With under a minute to go in the second quarter of a Utah Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Exum had an idea for a counter to an inbound play Utah had been running. Prior to heading over to the sideline for a timeout, Exum called Donovan Mitchell over to him on the other end of the court. He motioned with his hands to move one way before crossing back to the other direction. Exum then made a passing motion with his hands and Mitchell’s eyes lit up. They both nodded in agreement and walked to their coach.
As Exum received the inbound pass on the right wing, Mitchell set up his defender. He started moving toward the top of the floor, where the pindown screen would free him to receive the pass.
This is where the hand motions crossed from Exum’s instructions. As Mitchell’s defender tried to cut corners around the screen, Mitchell doubled back toward the rim. Exum lofted a high-arcing lob pass to the heavens, targeting the 6-foot-10 wingspan and 40-inch vertical catapulting into the air. Mitchell’s elbow cleared the plane of the rim as he tried to corral the lob pass and create a Summer League highlight to remember.
Mitchell’s attempt came up empty. A Philly big man altered it just enough for the attempt to fly off the rookie’s hands and sail out of bounds to the sideline. Mitchell clapped enthusiastically. Exum squatted from his passing position in a manner that would have led to questions during the NBA Finals about what exactly he was trying to mimic. The squat was rooted in disappointment at the great idea just coming up short on execution. The arena buzzed — from a missed lob play! — as Exum and Mitchell were figuring out what they could do on the fly. For a Jazz team back in transition as a franchise, moments like these help quell the loss of Gordon Hayward leaving for Boston.
..read full article here..
Coach Ellis
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Unlikely, but not impossible. The best part about him is that he's going to get better. He has the athleticism and the it factor needed to be a star. He will improve his shooting form and shot selection by working with the Jazz coaching staff. With his defensive prowess and solid work ethic, he's going to get plenty of chances to get out there, put it on film and then get to work.
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Jack Strop
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AK was an inconsistent shooter. I don't think he worked much to improve his abilities. He could have/should have been a HOF'er.
7StraightIsGreat
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I agree. You can't work as hard as he did and not have passion. What I do think he lacked, was the "put this team on my back" type of mentality. I'd actually say it started to show up in glimpses during this last playoff run, which made his leaving all the more disappointing. However, 7 years into his career I think it's fair to say Gordon was not an Alpha out there on the court and wasn't super in love with playing in SLC.
Mitchell is going to be the exact opposite. In 1 month's time, he's heaped more praise on the Utah Jazz than Gordon did in 7 years. You could also argue that while Gordon got extremely better across the board and is a very complete basketball player, there's not one skill set he possesses that you could call "elite". Mitchell can be elite in a couple of areas and if his work ethic approaches that of Gordon's, this kid will be a better player.
Maybe, but I think that "put the team on my back" mentality is also something that can often lead to hero ball and poor team play. I thought that was Hayward's strength, always playing within the team. But like most things, your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness.
ncoloradojazz
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Just because one crazy writer wrote that doesn't make it true. Do you think he would go over Josh jackson? Because I don't and that article has him over jackson. NBA teams would still take Fox over Mitchell also if they redid the draft. He a top ten players who slid and jazz got. Top five. Get real why don't you because NBA gms would not taken him over Jackson or fox. This is a fact jack!
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Good point/post
Is somebody having a hard time rationalizing why Denver traded him to pick up Lyles and Lydon?
