Rudy Gobert "Greatest Jazz Center of All Time" Countdown Thread

[fgcamel]

I can't believe you would talk about Gobert as being one of the best centers in Jazz history. Are you secretively one of Goberts relatives of something? Have you watched any past Jazz games or are you just googeling Jazz centers of the past??

Dude, it's a countdown thread. He's not saying he's there yet. Not by a long shot. But maybe one day he could be, but in the meantime it's a fun thing to look back on. Personally i wish we had a thread like this for someone in each position.

 

[Lakers_Slapper]

Dude, it's a countdown thread. He's not saying he's there yet. Not by a long shot. But maybe one day he could be, but in the meantime it's a fun thing to look back on. Personally i wish we had a thread like this for someone in each position.

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

 

[framer]

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

The solution for you here is to not click on the link. Problem solved!

 

[framer]

#34 Francisco Elson
Points 134
Rebounds 115
Blocks 14
Steals 21
Assists 33

This 7 foot Dutch Center had an 8 year long NBA career. He began his professional playing days at the age of 12 in the Netherlands. He is probably best known for his altercation with Kevin Garnett when he played with Denver. After sending Garnett into the stands with a hard foul, Garnett retaliated later by punching Elson in the groin. Elson escalated things by calling Garnett "gay." Of course he was later forced to apologize. Elson went on to win a championship with the Spurs in 07. Elson was signed to a two year contract with the Jazz in 2010 but only played a year of it due to injuries. Elson returned to the Netherlands to recover and was eventually called up by the Sixers to provide temporary depth the next year, but only played in 5 games to round out his career. Elson never averaged more than 5 points per game his entire career.

 

[str8line]

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

Dude, you need a girlfriend.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Umm, I know my math skills aren't very good, but shouldn't Fuller have been ahead of Elson (325 to 317)?
Gobert's combined numbers probably put him ahead of 1 or 2 others by now.


BTW, this is my favorite thread. Just ignore Lakers_Slapper. Keep those updates coming so I can keep repping them.

 

[framer]

Umm, I know my math skills aren't very good, but shouldn't Fuller have been ahead of Elson (325 to 317)?
Gobert's combined numbers probably put him ahead of 1 or 2 others by now.


BTW, this is my favorite thread. Just ignore Lakers_Slapper. Keep those updates coming so I can keep repping them.

No, because screw Fuller and his not being able to help the Jazz win a championship. He's lucky I didn't place him below Araujo.
We are actually getting close to listing everyone Rudy has surpassed. By all star break he will have contributed more than half of the centers that have ever suited up for the Jazz. that is really, really sad. Once we get there, I will give the total score of the next guy in line.

 

[colton]

By all star break he will have contributed more than half of the centers that have ever suited up for the Jazz. that is really, really sad.

Wow, that is amazing. And yes, sad.

 

[jjscap]

D-Fav is here to stay. He looks much better than last year and impacts the game on both ends already. And he'll get better! Bear has shown in the World Cup this summer that he can play well at the top level. He already is the Jazz 3rd biggest contributor in his limited minutes per WP. Besides he and EXum have some chemistry already. Q has to find a way to play Fav and Bear together. Offensively there's tons of work to be done obv but it may work if Fav improves his MRJ.

I want this lineup next year.
Dante _ Burks _ G-time _ Favors_ Gobert

Burks can play the 6th man role too if the Jazz get a solid 3+D SG like Afflalo or Hood shows tremendous improvement.

 

[silesian]

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

Two words: Anger management.

 

[framer]

#32 Ben Handlogten
Points 163
Rebounds 120
Blocks 9
Steals 10
Assists 19

Perhaps the most beloved scrub ever to play for the Utah Jazz. Played for the Jazz from 2003-2005 and was part of what was supposed to be the worst team ever to play in the NBA that finished just out of the playoffs. Keep in mind that during his two year stint he had a season ending ACL injury, was traded with Keon Clark for Tom Gugliotta and the extra draft pick that turned into Deron Williams, then was later resigned by the Jazz after his recovery. After being signed for the remainder of the season in 2005, Ben went and scored his first and only NBA double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. In 2011, Handlogten became an executive at a medical supply company.

 

[colton]

Perhaps the most beloved scrub ever to play for the Utah Jazz.

Very true. I had something like log10(hand), in graphic format, as my avatar for a while. Or maybe it was my sig. Ah, those were the days.

 

[framer]

#32 James Donaldson
Points 135
Rebounds 118
Blocks 38
Steals 7
Assists 15

I'll always remember him as the corpse that started games during the 94-95 season until he went to the bench where you would never see him again. He just looked sooooo old. He was 37, which in retrospect makes me sad. He was actually a decent player with a 14 year career averaging 9 and 8. Of course he went to Utah to finally put his career out of its misery like many centers before him. I remember him being very tall (7'2") and playing like he was in pain, which it turns out he probably was as injuries forced him into retirement. He has the distinction of playing the most games, 957, without ever taking a three point shot. He now lives in Seattle where he runs a physical therapy clinic and ran for mayor. He came in 4th. Here is is looking much younger playing for Dallas.

 

[Safetydan]

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

^^ this man! Lol. I also really like your thread idea.

Why the hostility, guy?


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[fishonjazz]

#32 Ben Handlogten
Points 163
Rebounds 120
Blocks 9
Steals 10
Assists 19

Perhaps the most beloved scrub ever to play for the Utah Jazz. Played for the Jazz from 2003-2005 and was part of what was supposed to be the worst team ever to play in the NBA that finished just out of the playoffs. Keep in mind that during his two year stint he had a season ending ACL injury, was traded with Keon Clark for Tom Gugliotta and the extra draft pick that turned into Deron Williams, then was later resigned by the Jazz after his recovery. After being signed for the remainder of the season in 2005, Ben went and scored his first and only NBA double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. In 2011, Handlogten became an executive at a medical supply company.

Handlotion! aka The Mask

 

[fishonjazz]

He just looked sooooo old. He was 37, which in retrospect makes me sad.

Im 37

 

[VINYLONE]

#32 Ben Handlogten

Does anyone else remember when Hand went in for that dunk and fell after he dunked it and fell on his hand in an awkward fashion. He hurt himself and you could see the pain in his face. I remember that like it was yesterday.

 

[VINYLONE]

Im 37

Almost part of the club.

 

[framer]

#31 Michael Ruffin
Points 92
Rebounds 207
Blocks 21
Steals 22
Assists 41

So Ruffin had a pretty good little season for the Jazz back in 2003, averaging 2 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist in 17 minutes per game. I also wasn't aware that he had a 9 year career in the NBA which is definitely an accomplishment. The 6'8' undersized center from Tulsa played scrappy and hard nosed defense against people bigger than him, on average, which didn't often show in the box score. Unfortunately for Ruffin, he will always probably be best known for that one lapse in his defensive judgment. When playing for the Wizards, he intercepted the ball on the inbounds pass with seconds remaining, threw the ball in the air to run out the clock. Unfortunately he didn't throw it high enough, Morris Paterson caught it, and nailed the long 3, sending the playoff game into overtime where the Wizards eventually lost. We still love ya, Ruffin, because you didn't do that as a Jazzman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5bqF4VDSx4

 

[framer]

#30 Jose Ortiz
Points 183
Rebounds 73
Blocks 8
Steals 10
Assists 18

Ok, First of all I do recognize that Ortiz was a significantly worse player than Ruffin, and I will eventually go back an re-rank. Where to start with Jose? Many consider him the best Puerto Rican player ever, and played on the Puerto Rican national team from 1983 until 2004. In 2004 he teamed up with Carlos Arroyo to hand the United States professional Olympic team their first loss ever. As a Jazzman, he is purely forgettable, however playing the entirety of his NBA career from 88-90, being waved halfway through his second season. The Jazz invested a 15th pick on him and he played in Spain for two years before coming over to the NBA and sucking. He did pretty well in Europe, netting 8 championships over the rest of his long career. The last we heard from Ortiz he was serving a six month sentence for possession and growing of marijuana along with maintaining a contraband stash of AK-47s. Wait, what?!!