Jazz got 40 3s up and made a decent percentage, despite Clarkson, Gay and Hughes combining to shoot 3/20.
"Best PG since DWill" doesn't mean much since the bar is pretty low on that one. Given the second best PG we've had post Dwill was George Hill who was salary dumped by Sacramento just a season later. Also the premise of the Conley deal was supposed to allow Conley/the Jazz to challenge for the title and for Memphis to rebuild. But the outcome is exactly the opposite given now Memphis is the one actually contending while the Jazz is on the verge of a meltdown. Might as well send the old man back to Memphis I'm sure he and Gay would greatly appreciate it.You're overreacting. The Conley deal was a good move. Jae Crowder has bounced from Memphis to Miami to Phoenix after the deal. Grayson went from Memphis to Milwaukee. Neither are difference-makers. Yes, we have to move another pick, but Conley is the best PG we've had since DWill.
Aiming for Gay wasn't a bad idea, but he's pretty much washed. Whiteside is okay on a vet minimum.
The draft we blew was the Azubuike pick over Bane, though the Jazz should have been more aggressive in the 2nd round last year after they got Butler.
I never liked the Conley deal. He's a great dude but awful fit. Sometimes it doesn't work even if they are a good player.
I don't want to cry over spilled milk anymore. I hope Ainge can address our unbalanced, aging roster and give us some kind of hope.
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"Best PG since DWill" doesn't mean much since the bar is pretty low on that one. Given the second best PG we've had post Dwill was George Hill who was salary dumped by Sacramento just a season later. Also the premise of the Conley deal was supposed to allow Conley/the Jazz to challenge for the title and for Memphis to rebuild. But the outcome is exactly the opposite given now Memphis is the one actually contending while the Jazz is on the verge of a meltdown. Might as well send the old man back to Memphis I'm sure he and Gay would greatly appreciate it.
Also small moves add up over time. Jae’s played a key role on two teams that made it to the NBA finals for two straight seasons. Like Jae, PJ Tucker also bounced from Rockets to Bucks now to Miami. But every championship team will need guys like them.You're overreacting. The Conley deal was a good move. Jae Crowder has bounced from Memphis to Miami to Phoenix after the deal. Grayson went from Memphis to Milwaukee. Neither are difference-makers. Yes, we have to move another pick, but Conley is the best PG we've had since DWill.
Aiming for Gay wasn't a bad idea, but he's pretty much washed. Whiteside is okay on a vet minimum.
The draft we blew was the Azubuike pick over Bane, though the Jazz should have been more aggressive in the 2nd round last year after they got Butler.
The Azubuikie pick, along with trading for Matt Thomas, is probably what got Dennis Lindsey fired.
Conley has been our best player this season.
What about 5 turnovers? Will you take that every night too? And this is already his best game since Jan 19. Keep in mind he's been our number one option on offense with Donovan out and he led the team in shot attempts. For the season he's good for 14pt and 5assists a night. You know who's also had similar numbers? Dennis Schroeder. Good. But not good enough for what we gave up. He's a reliable starter in this league. Nothing less. Nothing more.Conley put up 22pts, 5ast, 4 rebs, 3stls. I'll take that any night. Jazz aren't on the verge of a meltdown. They just need their main guys back.
What about 5 turnovers? Will you take that every night too? And this is already his best game since Jan 19. Keep in mind he's been our number one option on offense with Donovan out and he led the team in shot attempts. For the season he's good for 14pt and 5assists a night. You know who's also had similar numbers? Dennis Schroeder. Good. But not good enough for what we gave up. He's a reliable starter in this league. Nothing less. Nothing more.