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Jefferson thriving without Deron

Jazz4ever

Jazz4ever

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For whatever reason Deron and Al just had horrible chemistry together. Al seems to be has regained his 2008 form as of late. Not sure if its more touches, less rigid and predictable play calls, but I like it.
 
Al has been playing well all month. Not sure how it's related to Deron.
 
siromar said:
Al has been playing well all month. Not sure how it's related to Deron.
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What about the first four months though? I may have been wrong to indicate Deron was hurting Jefferson, but he certainly wasn't helping.
I think Jefferson will benefit a lot more from a fast penetrating guard like Harris over a pick and roll guard like Deron. We'll see.
 
While Im a fan of the trade, it seems far fetched to try to place any blame on Al's less the stellar earlier play. Just getting used to it here is all Im gonna say.
 
I do not know why AJ playing well is a shock to anyone. He was new to the team. Most players take some time (half a season, full season?) to adjust to the new team. Then they can turn it on. He is used to playing with us and feeling better within the offense so his game is coming around.
 
Jefferson just is coming around. He might feel less pressure now that Deron isn't around though, and that could be helping.

AK, on the other hand, I expect to actually thrive simply because Deron is gone.
 
Jazz4ever said:
What about the first four months though? I may have been wrong to indicate Deron was hurting Jefferson, but he certainly wasn't helping.
I think Jefferson will benefit a lot more from a fast penetrating guard like Harris over a pick and roll guard like Deron. We'll see.
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Are you serious? The first four months Al was lost in our offense. He's picking it up. If you can't see that when he's on the floor -- if you couldn't see it during those months you referenced, you don't know Jazz basketball.

We won't "see" anything: even if Big Al beasts from now on, you've got the cause wrong. It won't be because of Harris. (Though I can see them having great chemistry and I look forward to it.) :)
 
Big Al's been playing great for a while now, now he's obviously will get more looks w/o deron in the lineup.
 
Stickler said:
Are you serious? The first four months Al was lost in our offense. He's picking it up. If you can't see that when he's on the floor -- if you couldn't see it during those months you referenced, you don't know Jazz basketball.

We won't "see" anything: even if Big Al beasts from now on, you've got the cause wrong. It won't be because of Harris. (Though I can see them having great chemistry and I look forward to it.) :)
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I have statistics on my side, you have emotion. Unless you have the IQ of a water buffalo, it does not take 4 months to learn the flex. It is taught to middle school kids :)
 
Al has been great recently. I think he is just getting comfortable here. Only bad came in the last month was the game after Jerry stepped down. I think that was all mental, it was a rough couple of days.
 
Big Al not only had to learn the Jazz offense, he was expected to be a major part of the Jazz defense, and to rebound, neither of which were a real focus for him before his Jazz days. Once Favors gets into the mix, we will have a very good 3-man rotation down in the paint, with all 3 guys able to pop the jump shot too.
Harris's superior penetration skills, due to his quickness, will create more easy opportunities for Big Al than Williams did. The whole team was actually MOVING on offense tonight; how refreshing!!!!
 
Jazz4ever said:
I have statistics on my side, you have emotion. Unless you have the IQ of a water buffalo, it does not take 4 months to learn the flex. It is taught to middle school kids :)
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Emotion? I have no emotion regarding this issue. You just happen to be wrong in a way that is quite surprising. What statistics do you think support your ideas? If you think it's statistically demonstrable, then by all means -- go ahead.
 
I don't see a way to put it on D-Will. Big Al has been great for a month now. This is the Big Al that I expected to see when Utah got him. Watching the Pacer game also made me more excited than I've been in quite some time. This team has a pulse and it almost looked like they could learn how to play tough defense and have fun playing together.

Interested to see how the rest of the season pans out.
 
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