Locke relaying thoughts from a league exec at the USA mini-camp
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cctrackstar
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Naw, re-sign both of them. Even if Favors doesn't get any better (he will), he is still 6'10, long, and a defensive master.
Coach Ellis
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I agree that both guys are part of the future moving forward (along with Kanter.) I'm not necessarily sold on Burks and Burke, but I feel really good about the front court. I'd be perfectly happy to see the Jazz extend both guys now and build around them. Hayward is going to develop into one of the better scorers with starting minutes and two solid big guys inside. Get him some wing and point help and I think he has All-Star potential. Favors may not end up being an All star because of his offensive limitations, but he's a great defender and raw enough to improve on offense. He wants to be a leader and seems to be doing and saying all the right things. I think that both guys are only going to get better as the young core gets quality playing time and develops together. I'm glad to see that they're both acquitting themselves well in that setting.
CALJAZZFAN
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The part about Favors playing well, but not standing out pretty much sums him up perfectly. I think he'll always be "pretty good" and play "pretty well", but won't be an all star level player. I hope I'm wrong.
If Favors wants to be on the USA team, he just has to show he is the best defensive player at the camp. They will need a defensive big to replace the aging Chandler.
The only player there that can really compete with him on defense is Larry Sanders. I think the coaches will be intrigued by Deandre Jordan, just because he is so big and athletic, but I don't think he is as good as Sanders or Favors, plus his FT shooting makes him a huge liability.
The only player there that can really compete with him on defense is Larry Sanders. I think the coaches will be intrigued by Deandre Jordan, just because he is so big and athletic, but I don't think he is as good as Sanders or Favors, plus his FT shooting makes him a huge liability.
The Fresh Prince
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Not worried about Favors. Still has plenty of months to get better, and better. Obviously progressing.
Those are from last year.
I saw a pic.. he wasn't THAT big.
The Fresh Prince
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Potential is a mf, it makes the haters look like **** in the end.
Well don't compare him to me, though.
No offense, but meh. They all say this stuff when interviewed by a team's reporter.
DeAndre doesn't have **** on Favors. He's nowhere near this category.. someone the fanbase would love to see dumped. He can't rebound to save his career, only thing he does is get some blocks. Big deal.
Defense is between Drummond and Favors, and I'm worried Drummond has the edge ATM. I'm pretty excited for the story of Favors vs. Drummond over the next few seasons. Their game is as similar as it gets.
I would be VERY surprised at Drummond over Favors. For many reasons I'm too lazy to type.