But why would someone else over pay for Burks? He hasn't quite proved that he's worth the contract he signed yet.
I posted this in another thread, but thought it would be appropriate here as well.
Here's some out of the box thinking that just might work. I know we all love Burks, but we don't know how he will fit in this system. He is a good scorer on a reasonable contract. If we knew we could sign Carroll for less, I think he would be a great option. Played for Quinn and loved it, already knows Utah, and great defender. Then trade Burks and #12 to move up to 6-7 range and draft Hezonja.
You get a better defender at probably a lower salary who would fit perfect, and you get your great shooter/scorer Hezonja.
Exum/Hayward/Carroll/Favors/Gobert. Possibly best defensive starting 5 in the league.
Burke/Hezonja/Hood/Booker/Tomic. Lacks a bit of defense, but they will be fine against backups, and have a lot of scoring punch.
Cotton/Milsap/Ingles/Motum (just cause he's australian) to fill in garbage time and for injuries
Which duo would everyone prefer
Burks/Oubre
Burks/Stanley Johnson (giving up 2016 first and 2015 second)
Carroll/Hezonja (Trade Burks/Filler and #12 to move up to 6-7 and sing Carroll as FA)
I get that we probably can't bank on Carroll, as the draft is before FA though.
But why would someone else over pay for Burks? He hasn't quite proved that he's worth the contract he signed yet.
Hmm .. true. Still don't think DL would do that to him though. Burks seems to really like Utah.When the cap goes up, I really don't think Burks' contract is going to look like an overpay.
Hmm .. true. Still don't think DL would do that to him though. Burks seems to really like Utah.
Burks/Oubre is my choice
Oubre has just as much upside as Hezonja. Dont see Demare signing here, dont know why he would leave where he is at unless its way more money and if he leaves for more money other teams are going to offer more than us. I also dont think giving up Burk for an unproven rookie who could just as easily be a bust as a viable player is a smart choice.
Burks/Oubre is my choice
Oubre has just as much upside as Hezonja. Dont see Demare signing here, dont know why he would leave where he is at unless its way more money and if he leaves for more money other teams are going to offer more than us. I also dont think giving up Burk for an unproven rookie who could just as easily be a bust as a viable player is a smart choice.
Looney has such a sluggish way of moving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdM1mbGIW8k
I think it's more of his lack of dynamic ball handling.