Just when you thought Tomic talk was dead....

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Wasn't fesenko 7-2 or close to it?

He wast listed as 7'1. He was also never good enough to play for Real Madrid. Even that, he was still a decent 4th/5th big.

 

[dipship31]

He wast listed as 7'1. He was also never good enough to play for Real Madrid. Even that, he was still a decent 4th/5th big.

Exactly, so what if Fes never really panned out? A guy that big is worth the risk to try out and Fes still had some very nice moments for us. Tomic is more skilled and probably a more focused basketball player than Fes ever could be.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Exactly, so what if Fes never really panned out? A guy that big is worth the risk to try out and Fes still had some very nice moments for us. Tomic is more skilled and probably a more focused basketball player than Fes ever could be.

I'd bet that that is accurate.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Also, I wonder if Tomic is having talks if that means the Jazz are set on trading Sap/Jefferson. It would be a lot easier to convince to come over if the 4th slot is open.

 

[idiot]

I think he could probably be a 4th/5th big. But why would he do it, unless he has a burning desire to try the NBA (which I've never heard he has)? Jazz won't pay him enough as a 4th/5th big. Who'd want to come over just to sit on the bench?

Still, I'd really love to see what might happen if he did and took US training regimes seriously. He's soft, but has serious, team-oriented offensive skills.

 

[idiot]

Also, I wonder if Tomic is having talks if that means the Jazz are set on trading Sap/Jefferson. It would be a lot easier to convince to come over if the 4th slot is open.

I thought KOC had said a couple weeks ago that they continue to monitor, but that his contract runs another year. I don't think there's any serious talk about this coming year.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I thought KOC had said a couple weeks ago that they continue to monitor, but that his contract runs another year. I don't think there's any serious talk about this coming year.

If the Jazz don't really have any other FA interest, it makes sense to get the Tomic thing done this year, if they really want him. Him coming over earlier means the Jazz can start training him earlier.

 

[idiot]

If the Jazz don't really have any other FA interest, it makes sense to get the Tomic thing done this year, if they really want him. Him coming over earlier means the Jazz can start training him earlier.

Personally agree, but it sounded like KOC wasn't that impressed with what Tomic has been showing lately. My guess is that he really doesn't have much hope in Tomic. (But KOC could be blowing smoke, of course.)

 

[dipship31]

Yeah I think KOC is most likely just keeping in touch on the future potential of him joining the team.

 

[akirac73]

Well...if we want someone on the Jazz to be a Pau Gasol-stopper, don't we need this guy?

 

[NUMBERICA]

Tomic as a 4th big is a really interesting thought

Millsap is a 4/3, Favors and Kanter complement each other perfectly as 4/5s, and Tomic body/experience/skill-set just broadens the Jazz's options.

Maybe. I'd like to see what the kid can do.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Could we get anything, at all, for his rights?

Yes. Peace of mind that he won't take minutes from Kanter.

 

[idiot]

Well...if we want someone on the Jazz to be a Pau Gasol-stopper, don't we need this guy?

I doubt Tomic can stop anyone.

 

[infection]

I doubt Tomic can stop anyone.

Well, he may not be able to stop everyone, but he can certainly stop Gasol.

 

[Weezur]

You guys are looking at this the dumb way.
If we get Tomic here, the plan isn't to put him on the bench.

Here's the plan:
PG- Milsap
SG- Favors
SF- Kanter
PF- Big AL
C - Tomic

And then we sit back and let the abomination ensue.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

I would love to see what one of these places like P3 could do to tomic over a summer.

 

[orangello]

At this point I think it could be very valuable to see what he might bring back as a trade asset.

 

[Cocaine]

You guys are looking at this the dumb way.
If we get Tomic here, the plan isn't to put him on the bench.

Here's the plan:
PG- Milsap
SG- Favors
SF- Kanter
PF- Big AL
C - Tomic

And then we sit back and let the abomination ensue.

You have my attention.

 

[NCJazz]

You have my attention.

If only there was not illegal defense and the 3 point line this lineup would rule on defense. Clearly I dont think we would bring over Tomic if there is not the plan to trade Jefferson this year. Tomic has a buyout which has decreased year by year. I believe this year it really starts to get down to the point where it is manageable. Very difficult to find the buyout amount though.

 

[franklin]

I'm sure Tomic is pining to play in the NBA on a minimum contract after making $8mm per year. It's too big a demotion to psychologically see the value in uprooting, crossing the ocean and rotting on the bench.