Gasol would be a disaster with Corbin as headcoach. So out of the ones you mentioned, I guess I'd keep Millsap?
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Gasol would be a disaster with Corbin as headcoach. So out of the ones you mentioned, I guess I'd keep Millsap?
b_line
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Why would Gasol be a disaster with Corbin? Do you think he would try and use him like he does Al? I guess he is a big post player with a solid game... too tempting for ty the turd?
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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I wouldn't mind him being cheap this year. Paul isn't going to sign with Utah and I'm not big on this freeagentcy class, would rather wait and be big spenders with a deeper freeagentcy class. And with the jazz only having 5 guys under contract I promise they spend more then 5million.
b_line
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I can totally see this. But I would actually be pretty happy if this happened, because it would mean none of Paul, Al or Mo is back. Awesome.
Stifle Tower
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Yes, but it could be the "rights" to the person drafted at #21.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
I agree, but I don't think Greg would be a cheap *&^%$ for doing that. And everyone knows what I think about Miller the Younger, having coined the moniker "Greggy Boy."
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I don't want to see Jefferson return, nor Millsap. I used to be a HUGE fan of Mo, but that has waned. MAYBE...MAYBE...Williams still can be a decent guy for us, if Hayward or Burks initiate the offense and Mo spots up like Fisher used to do for LA. And the same holds true for Foye. It's nice to have Burks play PG, but have another solid ballhandler - and shooter supporting him. Burks and Foye were actually pretty effective together.
I also am curious as to why Gasol would be any worse here than any oither particular big. What makes you say that? Also I do not think Sap wants to be here and if that is the case I do not want him back.
I guess I'd go :
Sap (wants to be here)
Gasol
Kaman
Sap (Doesn't want to be here)
Brand
Big Al
Do you remember at the start of the season when the Jazz tried to play a fast-break oriented quick paced game? Do you remember how much potential for awesome that had given the team's youth core? When it worked, it was really beautiful to watch.
But it didn't, because it can only work with the second unit. And the second unit is PG-limited.
Next season we have an opportunity to truly mold the system to take advantage of what we have. But if Gasol is signed, he'll get 35 mpg, and Corbin will continue to depend on a post-oriented inside-out offense that gets the least possible return from the athletic young players.
But it didn't, because it can only work with the second unit. And the second unit is PG-limited.
Next season we have an opportunity to truly mold the system to take advantage of what we have. But if Gasol is signed, he'll get 35 mpg, and Corbin will continue to depend on a post-oriented inside-out offense that gets the least possible return from the athletic young players.
You are possibly quite right but I do not see that as being any different if Kaman, Brand and/or Big Al were signed.
Brand is like 35 years old. He certainly won't be made into the focus of the offense, or even get as many minutes per game. Big Al would be an even bigger mistake than Gasol since he'd most likely be signed to a longer contract. I think the team should look for more of a role player who can give you 25 quality minutes per game. Kanter was coming along very nicely, and I don't see a need to limit his minutes for another year.
I agree. I am just saying that I do not see Gasol as a disaster anymore than any of the other bigs listed here.
When you said Gasoft would be a disaster I figured you had a specific reason for him not working out here that did not apply to the others.
As for Brand. Howard was 31-2 last year, coming off injury and was given healthy time on the floor. I'd expect Corbin to give Brand ample time as well.
b_line
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I don't really see a need to limit Kanter's minutes either, but I think that is what will happen. In my perfect Jazz world, Favors and Kanter would play 36 mpg, and Evans would get about 15-20 with another big signed as well, some back up guy like Nazr Mohammed or something. Even Elton Brand would be fine, as I think he would be good for about 20 minutes a game. At this point in his career, that's about all you are going to get out of him anyway.
David Stern
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I meant $5 Million/year on one player, hence why I said a free agent... But I'm not saying that's a bad thing that we won't spend money, although some of our retarded fan base will be pissed.
b_line
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It is only one year though, so it's not like we are going to re sign him to the same contract. I think we ought to be focusing on our future big guys though, and just get them a back up, maybe in free agency, or maybe in the draft.
David Stern
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He's a $19 Million dollar expiring contract that has won a championship. I'd much rather have him than Big Al or Sap back, although I do agree that he kills a lot of our potential moves. I think Houston would probably be willing to give up more than we would though.
b_line
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The same fans will be pissed because we got rid of Al Jefferturd...
Here are some fun facts from this season:
Number of games Favors played 33 or more minutes: 2
Number of games Kanter played 25 or more minutes: 6
Darkwing Duck
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Jazz sign JJ Hickson to 2 year/22 M dollar contract, with the second year being an option worth less money than the first year.