Thursday October 7th Portland (Insert caveman Joke no one gets but me) @ Jazz
- Thread starter Archie Moses
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What did you see? The guys behind me even said "did that hit behind the back board?". Then again, they spent a lot of time booing Matthews, the douches.
I cheered for Matthews myself. As for the shot it looked like it hit the post that holds up the backboard to me. I can see how it might have hit the edge of the rim and bounced funny but that is not what I thought happened.
Jean-Luc
Member
Fes' block and then the finger wag that followed was prb the best thing of the night.
Other things that fes tried to do throughout the night were pretty comical though. Someone 7' + getting stuffed by the rim. ROFL.
Matthews looked great. Had that fire and seemed like he really wanted to make a statement last night. Wish we could trade Hayward for Matthews....
Hayward looked lost. Doesn't seem NBA ready. Ok ballhandling. Got stripped from behind while trying to lead the break. Pretty embarrassing.
Big Al needs to get a better concept of the offense. He seemed fatigued and lost. His spacing was poor and it seemed like the other Jazz players were still talking him through were they wanted him to be during certain parts of the offense.
Loved Earl Watson's fire that he brought last night. Contested a lot of shots at the rim. I like to see that out of someone competing for that backup pg spot. Reminded me of the fire Price usually has.
I think this team could be pretty good as they get to know each other and the Jazz system a little bit better. Looking forward to the season.
Other things that fes tried to do throughout the night were pretty comical though. Someone 7' + getting stuffed by the rim. ROFL.
Matthews looked great. Had that fire and seemed like he really wanted to make a statement last night. Wish we could trade Hayward for Matthews....
Hayward looked lost. Doesn't seem NBA ready. Ok ballhandling. Got stripped from behind while trying to lead the break. Pretty embarrassing.
Big Al needs to get a better concept of the offense. He seemed fatigued and lost. His spacing was poor and it seemed like the other Jazz players were still talking him through were they wanted him to be during certain parts of the offense.
Loved Earl Watson's fire that he brought last night. Contested a lot of shots at the rim. I like to see that out of someone competing for that backup pg spot. Reminded me of the fire Price usually has.
I think this team could be pretty good as they get to know each other and the Jazz system a little bit better. Looking forward to the season.
Fes' block and then the finger wag that followed was prb the best thing of the night.
Other things that fes tried to do throughout the night were pretty comical though. Someone 7' + getting stuffed by the rim. ROFL.
Matthews looked great. Had that fire and seemed like he really wanted to make a statement last night. Wish we could trade Hayward for Matthews....
Hayward looked lost. Doesn't seem NBA ready. Ok ballhandling. Got stripped from behind while trying to lead the break. Pretty embarrassing.
Big Al needs to get a better concept of the offense. He seemed fatigued and lost. His spacing was poor and it seemed like the other Jazz players were still talking him through were they wanted him to be during certain parts of the offense.
Loved Earl Watson's fire that he brought last night. Contested a lot of shots at the rim. I like to see that out of someone competing for that backup pg spot. Reminded me of the fire Price usually has.
I think this team could be pretty good as they get to know each other and the Jazz system a little bit better. Looking forward to the season.
How did Matthews do his first preseason game? Matthews is also almost 4 years older and making 3X what Hayward is. Did you expect him to look great his first preseason game? By all accounts he did just fine.
NotDeadYet
Well-Known Member
Would like to see him make the roster, as we are a bit uncertain defensively at SG. Jeffers can defend well, and he's buying into the Jazz system; see his comments here:
https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogs/jazznotes/50440281-62/jeffers-system-jazz-feel.html.csp
I didn't see the game, but this article commended Jeffers for having a productive game in such a short time on the court vs Portland...
https://www.deseretnews.com/article...son-win-over-Portland-Trail-Blazers.html?pg=2
https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogs/jazznotes/50440281-62/jeffers-system-jazz-feel.html.csp
I didn't see the game, but this article commended Jeffers for having a productive game in such a short time on the court vs Portland...
https://www.deseretnews.com/article...son-win-over-Portland-Trail-Blazers.html?pg=2
Jean-Luc
Member
Okay well saying Hayward was "lost" might have been a little unfair... I guess what I was mostly trying to say was that his game looked less than NBA ready, and he didn't seem very confident/comfortable.
I'm willing to give him some more time... yes, it's preseason. Not stoked yet though.
Difference is Matthews wasn't a top 10 draft pick, he didn't come with expectations. Hayward, as a result of his draft position, needs to show me something... some kinds of nba ready skills that can contribute meaningfully to this team... I want to see that. Soon.
I'm willing to give him some more time... yes, it's preseason. Not stoked yet though.
Difference is Matthews wasn't a top 10 draft pick, he didn't come with expectations. Hayward, as a result of his draft position, needs to show me something... some kinds of nba ready skills that can contribute meaningfully to this team... I want to see that. Soon.
Jazz4ever
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Matthews was 2 years older than Hayward as a rookie, and had an NBA ready body. Lets cut the G man some slack
unluckyseventeen
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Moments before the annual "Let the Rookies Lead Us Out" trick.
God, those warm-ups are beautiful.
unluckyseventeen
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Haha! That's amazing.