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My Thoughts on the Preseason Opener

Tom Pitt

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-Thought Hayward was terrific tonight. He appeared to me as a leader. His on court Demeanor, his defense on Klay Thompson, his post game comments, and his stat line of 8 points, 8 assists, 7 boards, and 3 steals said leadership to me.
-Feeling a bit better about Corbin. now lets see how long it lasts.
-Liked Burks in the second unit. Corbin put the ball in his hands and he made plays. He's best with the ball in his hands and still needs to learn how to be effective off the ball. I think Burks will flourish in a sparkplug type roll. And Jefferson adds a little experience into the starting lineup.
-Trey Burke impressed the hell out of me tonight. With all the negative things I have been hearing about his game since we drafted him, tonight gave me hope he'll be pretty good. he's young and he is playing the most difficult position on the court, but I think he'll be fine. Did you notice he has great length for being as short as he is. Did not realize he has such a great wingspan. Think he'll be pretty good.
-Favors had like 9 boards in the 1st quarter... He might lead the NBA in rebounding this year.
-So great to be able to see the Jazz play defense. No more watching Jefferson give up 10 uncontested layups a game. Love the shots contested at the basket.
-Kanter's J looked sweet. He also runs the floor quite well. Think he'll put up great numbers this year.
-Evan's looks like he'll make things happen. Think he's a 4th big. The Jazz Fan won't like this fact though.
-John Lucas the 3rd is going to be an upgrade over Watson and Tinsley... Seriously!
-Think we will be a top ten defensive team this year. Gobert looks really promising. He is going to alter a lot of shots this year.
 
Clark's defense might keep him out a lot... He get stuck on many defensive rotations.

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Keep up the good work Tom.

UGLI Baby, I just saw your endorsement. Thanks or are you making fun of me. LOL. After last night's game I had a dream about visiting the ESA center and seeing championship trophies in the trophy case. I am just happy with the effort and how hard guys played. I know it is preseason but I was impressed with the performance.
 
Keep up the good work Tom.

UGLI Baby, I just saw your endorsement. Thanks or are you making fun of me. LOL. After last night's game I had a dream about visiting the ESA center and seeing championship trophies in the trophy case. I am just happy with the effort and how hard guys played. I know it is preseason but I was impressed with the performance.
 
I was happy with the performances with every player last night, even Burke. However, It is a little unsettling that Burke had the most FGA's (14), and only had 3 assists. While watching the game I didn't really notice he was shooting as much as he was, and he also looked to be setting up the offense more than he had been in SL, etc., w/ the exception of a couple plays. Personally, I would feel more comfortable with him taking 4 less shos, and racking up 4 more assists. Nonetheless, it was really good to see him with some confidence out there.

https://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400491510
 
I was happy with the performances with every player last night, even Burke. However, It is a little unsettling that Burke had the most FGA's (14), and only had 3 assists. While watching the game I didn't really notice he was shooting as much as he was, and he also looked to be setting up the offense more than he had been in SL, etc., w/ the exception of a couple plays. Personally, I would feel more comfortable with him taking 4 less shos, and racking up 4 more assists. Nonetheless, it was really good to see him with some confidence out there.

https://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400491510
He really was not being used to set up the half court offense though. Hayward was setting up the offense more than him. Hence Hayward having 8 assists.
 
I get the joke now. I just saw the other thread. Game related, Boler made the comment that few teams will try to go inside on us this year with Kanter and Favors roaming the paint. This is going to be a great year. I'm saying it now; I think we may contend for an 8 seed.
 
I get the joke now. I just saw the other thread. Game related, Boler made the comment that few teams will try to go inside on us this year with Kanter and Favors roaming the paint. This is going to be a great year. I'm saying it now; I think we may contend for an 8 seed.

Yeah bruh, there is a chance we might be a .500 team. A chance.
 
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