correct. But...
I tend to prefer a solid present in addition to our promising future. I mean participation in the post-season. Also, we don't lose the pick. We'll get it next year.
I think no matter what happens the rest of the year, I think The Jazz have illustrated the fact that they're on the right track. Mainly in that they have 4 very young guys who are appear to be legit NBA players and tons of cap space available in the near future.
As far as Wins and Losses are concerned rebuilding happens in 4 steps.
1-Learn to win at home
2-Learn to win on the road.
3-Learn to consistently beat the **** teams and play at least .500 against the elite teams
4-Learn to win in the playoffs.
Realistically, the Jazz are establishing step 1. So they have a ways to go.
Whether they make the playoffs or not this year is not that important. If I had my way, I wouldn't mind another lottery pick.
I think next year, a 6-8 seed is a reasonable goal.
Maybe. next year it is top6 protected instead of top 7. If they finish int he bottom 5 or something like that and we lose the pick this year what is to make us believe they will suddenly be alot better? I'd rather land it now with a better draft.
i read somewhere cant really find the link now that it will be converted to a second rounder.
tried googling it but gave up after a few seconds
I think it is that if we do not get it this year (top 7 protected) or next year (top 6 protected) then it becomes 2 2nd rounders. One in 2014 and 1 in 2016.
Not quite.
Top 7 protected in 12 and 13. Top 6 protected in 14. If we don't get it in 14, then we get 14 & 16 2nds.
https://www.nbadraft.net/nba_draft_trades/2012