Darkwing Duck
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Uh...it would be the other way around. It would be KOC stealing Jefferson from Dallas...
Al Jefferson to Utah? ...Mark Stein's Twitter reports
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Twin Towers
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Does anyone know what Mehmet Okur's wingspan is? I don't care about height when comparing Jefferson to Okur.
Just curious who has a longer reach. Jefferson is more athletic obviously so just curious if anyone knows.
Jefferson: 7' 2.5"
Millsap: 7' 1.5"
Boozer: 7' 2.25"
Okur: ?
Just curious who has a longer reach. Jefferson is more athletic obviously so just curious if anyone knows.
Jefferson: 7' 2.5"
Millsap: 7' 1.5"
Boozer: 7' 2.25"
Okur: ?
Just curios, are those from when they where drafted? If so, its very reasonable to think Jefferson could have a 1-2 inch improvement, since he was drafted straight out of Highschool.
7StraightIsGreat
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I'm not saying he's not an injury risk, but since arriving in Minny 3 years ago, Jefferson has played in 85% of his games. That's certainly better than the 70% rate Carlos was giving us. Again, I'll admit Jefferson is somewhat of an injury risk, but it's a pretty good calculated risk the Jazz should take.
Darkwing, you make some good points against Jefferson. It's still not enough to sway me though. There's also your insinuation that he may struggle in any structured offense and I think I disagree with that the most. From what I understand, the triangle is not easy to incorperate. While I give Rambis props for trying, I really doubt he's the man to get players to buy into that complex of an offense. There's only 1 coach in the NBA that I know of who has shown sustained success with the triangle.
Utah's offense, while structured is about 1 million times more simple than the triangle and power forwards tend to thrive in it. Even after Malone, guys like Michael Freaking Ruffin were able to be effective in it. Not to mention Boozer and Millsap. That may be the biggest reason I'm so high on Jefferson. In this system he could be an absolute beast.
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Twin Towers
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Very good point. Most Likely. Its from draft express so its tough to say.
Duck Rodgers
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Please happen.
friendsinmyhead
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If we could get Jefferson it would salvage an otherwise horrible offseason. We know we are very limited in regards to bigs and we know we need a low post scorer Jefferson fits into both areas. We would be trading a weak defender for a less weak, bigger defender.
Stifle Tower
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I called your bishop. He said the home teachers would come by and make sure you get there each week.
anonymous832
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What's the problem with letting go of a draft pick? Tell me, what exactly have we done with our first-round picks the last few years (Williams excluded)? Hmm? So how much value does that pick really have to us? What, will it blow a chance to get another Kris Humphries? (Who was picked one pick ahead of Jefferson, btw.)
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
And it will be protected. Protect it through 18 or so and give them the worse of the Utah or Memphis selection (provided Memphis makes the playoffs next season). Drafting in the late teens or worse usually nets you no better than a backup anyway. I'd much rather have Jefferson.
Look, I know he's a risk. But I also know how hard it is to stay upbeat when your team really sucks. Sure, he's a professional. But, it's just human nature to not give 100% when you're down by 20-30 pts. or you've lost 5-10 games in a row and are buried in the cellar. I think Jefferson would get an instant recharge coming to a winning environment, where he'll see Deron and Millsap working like dogs. And he'll see that working hard actually pays dividends.
Whatever. He needs to make it happen.
What ever Jazz do they will not go very far if any into LT territory.
Wow, we would be getting a 20 and 10 center, who is just 25 years old, and people don't even want to part with a draft pick for him? Come on guys. Minny gave up KG for this guy, and he averaged 20 and 10 for them. The least we can do is give up an unprotected 1st rounder. With Al here, it will not be a lottery pick anyway. Right now is not the time to be greedy. Dallas is also on this, and KOC needs to make a good offer. With the first round pick as a part of it.
anonymous832
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Yep, and here's the ESPN story. Says we're quickly trying to complete the deal: https://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5374949
Keeping fingers crossed. As I said days ago, TPE+first rounder. Yes, we will be in luxury tax by about 3 mil, but man if someone is worth it, it is 25 year old 6-10 athletic center, who is putting up 20 and 10 plus can block some shots.
Damn, I dont know how this will workout, but at least it gives the fans and franchise something to be excited about.
Incoming: Brewer, Jefferson, and Brewer
Outgoing: Korver,Matthews, and Boozer
I got to say, I think we have improved.
Incoming: Brewer, Jefferson, and Brewer
Outgoing: Korver,Matthews, and Boozer
I got to say, I think we have improved.
Chad Feldheimer
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If this would happen is it the biggest trade the Jazz have EVER made?