Stifle Tower
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Burke being optioned to Bakersfield. Jazz signing Mo Williams to a 5/$35M deal.
JK. Probabkly nothing more than the official signing of Clark and the release or trade of McNeal.
Jazz Sign Ian Clark
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Burke being optioned to Bakersfield. Jazz signing Mo Williams to a 5/$35M deal.
JK. Probabkly nothing more than the official signing of Clark and the release or trade of McNeal.
gregbroncs
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Nah. No point in releasing McNeal till after camp. Let him think he's in a battle for the last roster spot. Can't hurt him to see limited time in a couple of meaningless pre-season games.
Stifle Tower
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Maybe they've sent Biedrins off to the glue factory?
With that fancy new jumbotron, there's got to be concern about one of his FT's hitting and breaking it.
gregbroncs
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Good point. Maybe they have just decided to send Jefferson to the old folks home down the street from the stadium? Play against some of them so he can resurrect his career.
Ball don't lie
I happened to record the Heat-Indiana semi-final game in the Orlando summer league because it was on immediately prior to the Jazz game. I didn't pay much attention to Clark at the time except to notice that he was the best player on the court for long stretches. After his signing, I re-watched the game and confirmed my initial impression: Clark is a player. He has a great all-around game and took it to the hole several times, belying the idea that he can't drive or slash. The obvious reason he has a low number of free-throw attempts is that he's well beyond the three-point line on most of his shots, and the defenders back off until they realize he can hit them with great consistency. As they say "Ball don't lie" and he can really shoot it. The fact that he was named defensive player of the year in two leagues belies the second myth about him: that he can't play defense. He's quick, crafty and determined. Here's my long-shot prediction: he will one of the top 10 rookies next season and will push Rush and Burks for playing time. There's just no substitute in today's NBA for a long-range shooter, and he will be among the best. He may not have the greatest athleticism, but but flashiness doesn't equate with offensive production.
I happened to record the Heat-Indiana semi-final game in the Orlando summer league because it was on immediately prior to the Jazz game. I didn't pay much attention to Clark at the time except to notice that he was the best player on the court for long stretches. After his signing, I re-watched the game and confirmed my initial impression: Clark is a player. He has a great all-around game and took it to the hole several times, belying the idea that he can't drive or slash. The obvious reason he has a low number of free-throw attempts is that he's well beyond the three-point line on most of his shots, and the defenders back off until they realize he can hit them with great consistency. As they say "Ball don't lie" and he can really shoot it. The fact that he was named defensive player of the year in two leagues belies the second myth about him: that he can't play defense. He's quick, crafty and determined. Here's my long-shot prediction: he will one of the top 10 rookies next season and will push Rush and Burks for playing time. There's just no substitute in today's NBA for a long-range shooter, and he will be among the best. He may not have the greatest athleticism, but but flashiness doesn't equate with offensive production.
Jazz4ever
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Only thing that concerns me is his funky release point. He puts the ball out in front of him and shoots it from a point a 5'10" player would. It is a quick release, but could see NBA defenders easily running him off the line or blocking it.
Release points aren't that big of a deal for role players, IMO. It's not like we want him shooting contested jump shots. As long as he can get it off with enough quickness, it shouldn't be a problem.
cctrackstar
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No problem, just put him with Hornacek.......
Ah dang. How good of a shooting coach is Brad Jones?
Ah dang. How good of a shooting coach is Brad Jones?
Shooting coaches rarely make big changes to shooting form. Changing the form of a player who was one of the best shooters in college over his career would be beyond idiotic.
Shooting coaches focus more on balance, mental approach, and minute details in the release.
And far as Brad Jones, Burks showed a noticeable amount of increased arc on his shot that I never saw under Hornacek. Remains to be seen if it works or will be consistent over the season.
UGLI baby
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That and if your playing a pickup game and can't agree on a call you shoot for it cuz ball don't lie.
Why the F you bring this up doe?
dat jazzfanz.com mobile app doe
//r00t 4 Jazz
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mellow
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I heard that it was Johnie Bryant who had been working a bunch of extra time with Burks on his shot.
Sounds right, point is, I'm not too worried about our shooting coaches.
Stifle Tower
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Besides, how much impact did Hornacek really have with the shooters. Wasn't like Kirilenko really improved, or any of the others. Korver had a career year. So maybe shooting coaches are most helpful fine tuning mechanics of the players who are already decent shooters.
Most likely. The offense (it's ability to create open shots) is more important. When pro's get open looks on a consistent basis (from consistent spots), they are pretty good shooters.
cctrackstar
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Naw, while Clark seems to have a great personality and looks like he may be a good team player, Burke still has leadership oozing out of him in a way that we desperately need.
Lol, he must be really bored in Columbus if he is just going through tweets about him. I really hope he isn't one of those dudes who reads too much about himself on the internet.