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Millsap ready to play either PF or SF

So long as we don't bring in a vet FA at SF, I think we'll see Millsap start at either SF or PF depending on matchups. Bigger lineup, no problem; Favors is my PF, Millsap can either come off the bench or start at SF. Coach Ty seems very cognizant of the all-important matchup situation, and Millsap could become our "X"-factor in games, forcing matchups favorable to us. Something Jerry Sloan did not do with any consistancy, I might add...
 
I just want to see his "new found quickness" before I jump to any conclusion if he can really play the SF position.
 
He's been working out with Flash Gordon, and that white kid that has a 50 inch vert.
Not only will he be fast as lightning, he will jump like he's got flubber on his shoes.
Sorry Evans, you're not cool anymore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF66PELkzqs
 
****, I thought that was Hayward.^

****.

Anyway, I don't think it's crazy to think that Millsap could be like Harpring when he was healthy (but passes). I look forward to seeing the drama unfold this season.
 
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So who punched Millsap in the eye?
 
After seeing Sap at the charity game, I really think he's going to be capable of playing the 3. Granted I'm going off of a few plays that had zero defense and the fact that he looks smaller, but more cut than I've ever seen him.

He's put in the time to make the switch, I just hope it's not going against what his body was meant for.....not to mention the amount of work he'll have to do just to maintain what he's worked so hard to achieve.

We also have the issue of a mental change, especially considering the speed he'll have to defend at the 3.

If Sap can pull it off at the 3, it would open all sorts of options for the rotation possibilities. Talk about mismatches.

Harris/Watson
Hayward/Burks
Sap/Miles
Jefferson/Favors
Okur/Kanter

Mmmmmmmm, log jam what?
 
MattMan said:
After seeing Sap at the charity game, I really think he's going to be capable of playing the 3. Granted I'm going off of a few plays that had zero defense and the fact that he looks smaller, but more cut than I've ever seen him.

He's put in the time to make the switch, I just hope it's not going against what his body was meant for.....not to mention the amount of work he'll have to do just to maintain what he's worked so hard to achieve.

We also have the issue of a mental change, especially considering the speed he'll have to defend at the 3.

If Sap can pull it off at the 3, it would open all sorts of options for the rotation possibilities. Talk about mismatches.

Harris/Watson
Hayward/Burks
Sap/Miles
Jefferson/Favors
Okur/Kanter

Mmmmmmmm, log jam what?
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Well its the old square peg in a round hole argument. For instance Millsap is an above average NBA PF, but if moving him to SF only makes him average at the position, you would be better off to make a trade. My biggest concern is he will just be too slow on closeouts against perimeter three point shooters. AK was a little faster and longer and could do a better job at that.
 
I don't think we should be in a rush to trade mansap. We're not going anywhere this season and I would like to see if we can make it work, he really is a player you want on your roster--especially for the price.
 
I think the very fact that he's ready and willing to play the 3 should be enough give him a good 25 games there before Utah makes any decisions. If it doesn't work out, his trade value will still be very high considering his production to value of contract.
 
MattMan said:
After seeing Sap at the charity game, I really think he's going to be capable of playing the 3. Granted I'm going off of a few plays that had zero defense and the fact that he looks smaller, but more cut than I've ever seen him.

He's put in the time to make the switch, I just hope it's not going against what his body was meant for.....not to mention the amount of work he'll have to do just to maintain what he's worked so hard to achieve.

We also have the issue of a mental change, especially considering the speed he'll have to defend at the 3.

If Sap can pull it off at the 3, it would open all sorts of options for the rotation possibilities. Talk about mismatches.

Harris/Watson
Hayward/Burks
Sap/Miles
Favors/Sap
Jefferson/Kanter/Okur
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Fixed.
 
That actually seems like a competitive lineup! If the Jazz can get real positive contributions from one of either Burks or Miles, and one of either Kanter or Okur, this could be a good team.
 
northeast said:
I'm still not sure Hayward should be pegged at SG and not SF, haven't seen enough to say.
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Probably the feeling of the coaching staff and FO as well. Best case is Hayward can swing between both positions. That allows Burks to get 30 mins at SG once he's ready and the Jazz can draft a good SF prospect in this year's lottery. Or, Millsap plays against the bigger SF's in the league and Hayward matches up against the smaller SF's who would give Paul problems.
 
I remember Corbin last year talking about the difference in guarding 3's vs 4's.
He mentioned there is expected contact playing the 4, and you can hand check.
Guarding 3's you can't hand check, or touch like that or you get called on it.

When Sap says he was practicing over the summer to play either the 3, or the 4 I think that is mainly defensively.
I think he will be ok offensively driving, cutting, and shooting so he probably worked less on those things.

I do think it will be hard for him to switch between the 3 and the 4 in the same game defensively.
If he can do both effectively in the same game, then he will be a much better player than he gets credit for.
 
JazzSpazz said:
I remember Corbin last year talking about the difference in guarding 3's vs 4's.
He mentioned there is expected contact playing the 4, and you can hand check.
Guarding 3's you can't hand check, or touch like that or you get called on it.

When Sap says he was practicing over the summer to play either the 3, or the 4 I think that is mainly defensively.
I think he will be ok offensively driving, cutting, and shooting so he probably worked less on those things.

I do think it will be hard for him to switch between the 3 and the 4 in the same game defensively.
If he can do both effectively in the same game, then he will be a much better player than he gets credit for.
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I think it just depends on the nightly matchups. He isn't going to have a chance to guard some 3's. So we zone it and punish the smaller SF on the other end of the court for a few minutes a night.
 
Qman said:
I think it just depends on the nightly matchups. He isn't going to have a chance to guard some 3's. So we zone it and punish the smaller SF on the other end of the court for a few minutes a night.
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I have no argument with that. I still think he will do fine guarding most 3's. He is sound defensively, and when you use the right angles, and are in the right spots you don't have to be as fast. Speed can help fix mistakes, but you don't have to fix many mistakes if you don't make many of them. He will be fine.

I'm ok with the idea of Sap posting up smaller 3's on those nights.
 
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