Hayward Should Be At the 2

[SojoDave]

Ty has been playing Hayward as a 3 that can play some 2. I think after watching him this year, he is a 2 that can play some 3. Defensively, he is getting burned pretty bad by small forwards who are stronger than him. Plus, he doesn't hit the boards at all.

I think he would get more confidence if Ty would rotate Hayward and Burks at the 2, and Howard and CJ at the three. I think it is difficult to keep switching him in different positions and I think he would be able to get out on the break more often. I think Hayward played mostly 2 at the end of last year and he looked a lot more confident.

 

[Beantown]

The lineup will soon be

Harris
Hayward
Howard
Millsap
Jefferson

I'd bet my balls on it.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

I'd bet my balls on it.

You must not be married then. Other wise you wouldn't own them to bet them.

 

[Craig K. Manscill]

Hah hah hah hah! Funny joke about women. That's a new one.

A man once said "Women control you, they scream, they shout. But do they scream and twist and shout?" Hah hah hah.

- Craig

 

[Justys]

The lineup will soon be

Harris
Hayward
Howard
Millsap
Jefferson

I'd bet my balls on it.

I really do like that line up.

 

[Justys]

The lineup will soon be

Harris
Hayward
Howard
Millsap
Jefferson

I really do like that line up with Burks getting the rest of the minutes at the 2 guard. Also why not just start Watson?

 

[Beantown]

I really do like that line up with Burks getting the rest of the minutes at the 2 guard. Also why not just start Watson?

Watson gets the young guys good looks.

 

[Jazz4ever]

I agree, it is becoming clearer by day Hayward is a SG. He struggled mightily against Gay but had no problem against the smaller, but good defending, Tony Allen.

 

[BYE]

The problem with this is that you have to play CJ mandatory minutes unless you have Hayward switch to the three. I would prefer to have a wing rotation of Millsap (limited: he did a great job on Gay last night), Howard, Hayward, and Burks. This way, Bell and Miles get as few minutes as possible, Favors and Kanter get a few more minutes, and your playing your best players more often and cutting your losses so to speak.

 

[NotDeadYet]

I'm hoping next year we see Burks at PG and Hayward at SG. Their length on D would be sick, and both have shown good playmaking ability already. We should get a good SF in this upcoming draft to pair with Josh Howard; then we'll be set.

 

[bigb]

I'm hoping next year we see Burks at PG and Hayward at SG. Their length on D would be sick, and both have shown good playmaking ability already. We should get a good SF in this upcoming draft to pair with Josh Howard; then we'll be set.

Josh Howard will not be here next year.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Josh Howard will not be here next year.

You don't know that. We will lose Miles next year most likely, so we will need to get another wing from FA most likely. Probably a veteran wing. We could easily resign Howard.

 

[billyshelby]

I'll be curious to see Hayward play 2 eventually to see if it helps him create his own shot. But based on what I've seen, Hayward's inability to create his own shot has little to do with the height of his defenders. I also wonder if smaller quicker defenders will make it even more difficult to drive. I think his mismatch (to whatever extent there is one) is at the 3. His ballhandling skills at that position makes him more of a threat.

 

[Justys]

I'm hoping next year we see Burks at PG and Hayward at SG. Their length on D would be sick, and both have shown good playmaking ability already. We should get a good SF in this upcoming draft to pair with Josh Howard; then we'll be set.

I do really want to see Burks play PG, he seems to me that he could be the next Russel Westbrook. And I don't think that Howard will resign with Utah, but the way he is playing, I'd be ok if Utah re-upped him. Well depending on the way the rest of the season turns out.

 

[franklin]

Hah hah hah hah! Funny joke about women. That's a new one.

A man once said "Women control you, they scream, they shout. But do they scream and twist and shout?" Hah hah hah.

- Craig

Nothing like a "best second (secret) profiles in Jazzfanz history" thread to resurrect pseudo-Craig. I'm going to recommend a BOM sent to real Craig at his BYU address for two reasons. One for you, and the second because it would be pretty funny if they actually sent one to a BYU address.

- franklin

 

[jazzrule]

I'm hoping next year we see Burks at PG and Hayward at SG. Their length on D would be sick, and both have shown good playmaking ability already. We should get a good SF in this upcoming draft to pair with Josh Howard; then we'll be set.

+1

 

[Craig K. Manscill]

Nothing like a "best second (secret) profiles in Jazzfanz history" thread to resurrect pseudo-Craig. I'm going to recommend a BOM sent to real Craig at his BYU address for two reasons. One for you, and the second because it would be pretty funny if they actually sent one to a BYU address.

- franklin

I don't know what you're talking about, but this is partially because I'm drunk (on caffeine free coke) and because.... well, that's the only reason. Remember the name.

- Craig

 

[BluesRocker]

Hayward belongs at the two. Heck he can even play the point

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Hayward belongs at the two. Heck he can even play the point

Wrong! He just belongs on the court where ever he is needed, 1,2, or 3. I think the arguement of is he a sg or sf. Haywards play has ended that discussion. He doesn't just need to be a sg or sf. Since we have Burks proving he belongs, Hayward should be at sf.

End of discussion

 

[MoTappin]

I'm one of those who always wanted Hayward at the 2. But he is certainly making a case for playing the 3 with his play around the basket, shot blocking, etc. And of course that doesn't mean he shouldn't take jump shots or 3's when he has a good look. The guy can just play...period.