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Last 2 starting spots

Who should start at the two last starting positions by the middle/end of this season?

  • Hendricks, Sexton (current starters)

    Votes: 15 62.5%

  • Hendricks, Cody

    Votes: 4 16.7%

  • Hendricks, Collier

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Filipowski, Sexton

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Filipowski, Cody

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Filipowski, Collier

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Cody, Sexton

    Votes: 2 8.3%

  • Cody, Collier

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Other combinations (with Collins, Clarkson, Brice, Juzang etc. as starters)

    Votes: 1 4.2%

  • The Jazz should experiment with different starters and see what works

    Votes: 2 8.3%
  • Total voters
    24
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jazznik

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It seems that for now three players secured their place in the starting five (Lauri, Keyonte and Kessler) because they simply have no serious internal competition. The last two spots, at PF/SF and SG/PG, which are currently filled by Hendricks and Sexton are different: one make a case for several other current Jazz players to take their positions due to their fit, long-term potential or with future trades in mind.

So, who do you think should start at these spots by the middle/end of this season? After the trade deadline and after enough games to give our rookies some time to adapt to the NBA? I did not include in the poll options Collins, Clarkson, Brice, or Eubanks since the Jazz so far gave no indications they may consider them as possible starters.
 
My take: I think it should be Hendricks and Cody Williams. There is too much length and defense in the Kessler-Hendricks-Lauri frontcourt to seriously consider the alternatives. And despite all impact that Sexton has been having lately I do not see him as a long-term starter at SG on a quality team because his size will be mercilessly exploited in the playoffs. So, by the All Star break the Jazz should either trade Sexton (after showcasing him as a starter) or have a conversation about him buying into becoming the long-term 6th man and transition him into that role. And playing Cody for a long stretch as the starting SG would allow to evaluate if his passing/dribbling is promising enough to develop him as a long-term SG.
 
SoberasHotRod said:
I mean, let's see how thing play out.
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In the ideal world, yes. However, even right now the team should make some decisions whom to showcase for the possible trades, who would be offended by being moved to the bench and who should be given a long tryout to see if their game meshes well with our long-term starters.

Last season the Jazz tried to see how things play out with Kessler and Collins at different positions and, as a result, we have a wasted year in the Kessler's development and the unhappy Collins on the bench - and all that trying diminished the trade value for BOTH of them. You need to have some plan beyond letting things to play out.
 
Hendricks and Sexton. Duh

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Hendricks and Sexton
Sexton is relentless and that may overcome size differences
Cody should get some generous minutes at SG/SF to accelerate his development
 
slc said:
Hendricks and Sexton
Sexton is relentless and that may overcome size differences
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You know, I would like to believe it too but I want to see real-life examples when a guard Colin's size was effective on a good team. Stockton was but he was obviously much better both on defense and playmaking, AI also was a much better scorer and playmaker. In any case, we probably both agree that Sexton is not on the perennial All-Star level. So, trying to see effective players in his mold who are not All-Stars who would that be?

IT in Boston? Who else? I mean, there are players like Conley, VanVleet, Rozier, and Tyus Jones but all of them are true point guards. Is it just me or there are very few successful 6'0'' SGs in the modern NBA?
 
jazznik said:
You know, I would like to believe it too but I want to see real-life examples when a guard Colin's size was effective on a good team. Stockton was but he was obviously much better both on defense and playmaking, AI also was a much better scorer and playmaker. In any case, we probably both agree that Sexton is not on the perennial All-Star level. So, trying to see effective players in his mold who are not All-Stars who would that be?

IT in Boston? Who else? I mean, there are players like Conley, VanVleet, Rozier, and Tyus Jones but all of them are true point guards. Is it just me or there are very few successful 6'0'' SGs in the modern NBA?
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Sexton is 6'1.5" (6'3" in shoes) with a 6'7" wingspan. It doesn't really change your point, but it's good to be accurate.
 
SoberasHotRod said:
Sexton is 6'1.5" (6'3" in shoes) with a 6'7" wingspan. It doesn't really change your point, but it's good to be accurate.
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I didn't know that! So, somehow he is the same size as Mitchell but to me he somehow looks noticeably smaller and more exploitable on defense. Has this measurement been done with his current hairstyle though?

Maybe there is a chance Collin really improves on D then? He is essentially the same size as Stockton with more athleticism and speed, so there is no excuse for him not becoming at least a passable defender if he puts his mind to it. Spida eventually did it, Stockton did... so he can become at least as good as Davion Mitchell. I will be watching Sexton on the defensive end for the next couple of games.
 
Slow your roll, bruh.

We don't know if Cody will be ready to go up against starters. We don't even know if Kessler is a long term fit.
 
If everyone who is currently starting isnt traded, they will probably continue to be the starters.
 
Cody is the only I guy to see the potential to play his way into a starting position....but realistically there will be at least 1-2 guys who earn their starting spot in the same way that Key, Hendricks, and Brice did at the end of last season.
 
KqWIN said:
Cody is the only I guy to see the potential to play his way into a starting position....but realistically there will be at least 1-2 guys who earn their starting spot in the same way that Key, Hendricks, and Brice did at the end of last season.
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I wouldn't be surprised to see Collins starting at some point

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hardy has it right. hendricks and sexton. it should go without saying (but rarely actually does on the internet so i'm saying it anyway) but that is of course subject to change after 10-15 games or so if warranted.
 
It's kind of surprising but cool seeing the poll results that show that pretty much everyone thinks that Hendricks should start. Given the amount of criticism that Hendricks received here all throughout the last season and the Summer League. And also given the fact that the Jazz have a good number of decent players who can start at the PF (Collins, Eubanks, Filipowski - well, he has a decent potential at least) and a promising high pick in Cody who can be pushed in the starting lineup if Lauri slides to PF.

In just one year after being drafted (and looking so lost at first) Hendricks really established himself in the eyes of coaches and fans.
 
Lauri playing SF/PF is irrelevant, especially when considering the other options. The idea of starting Eubanks and Kessler is a criminal thought.
 
Hendricks and Sexton makes the most sense if we want to learn from the vets (pups can't teach pups mentality).

But I think the sexier lineup is Hendricks and Cody. The length and defense around Lauri/Key with Kessler, Cody, and Hendricks oozes with potential. I love the balance of offense and defense with that lineup. It would be really fun/attractive basketball to watch...

Eventually. Since this is meant for 'by the end of the season' that locks in my vote.
 
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