Since the Jazz just completed their 41st game last night, how is everyone feeling about the season so far?
I myself am close to being as impressed as i could be this season. The fact the Jazz are on a 50 win pace despite many key players missing significant games is an absolute testimony to Lindsey for getting this team depth, Snyder and the coaches for coaching it up, and the players and the chemistry they've developed in a pretty short time. I would give this team an A- for the season so far, and only because they've had a couple questionable losses (Miami and the Kings at home come to mind). On the plus side, they have wins against San Antonio (on the ****ing road...it's been an eternity since that's happened), Houston, and Cleveland.
Still, it's not like they have a great record against the top tier teams in the league. On the other hand, they are taking care of business more or less against the lesser teams, and I think people underrate how important that is. I remember thinking that the Minnesota win was extremely lucky and being irritated that they just won by two, but last night the Wolves ripped the Thunder. So hey, at least they got the win.
The defense has been off the charts impressive. The Jazz not only lead the league in points allowed, but also in points allowed per 100 possessions. Of course everyone knows they are elite defensively, but they are also in the top 10 in offensive efficiency (ie points per 100 possessions) as well. Whatever is working is working.
So I'm wondering if anyone still thinks the trade for Hill was a bad idea. Even if he bolts it was a wash to me, but the Jazz really made out well in that trade. I hope he stays, and from a career move he'd be foolish to leave to anyone but a San Antonio. Hayward has been great, and he'll be foolish to leave too. Though I get after a while the cap and financial considerations play a role. If he's not an All Star this year that term has little meaning. Same with Gobert to be honest, though the All Star teams tends to value offensive production above all. If Gobert isn't a first team all defense this year that's another massive sham. Hell, I can't think of an argument for DPOY over him.
Anyways, here's hoping for a great 2nd half. The scary thing is, the team is on a 50 win pace for the first half and now the team is finally ****ing healthy. It's been about 6 or 7 years since I've been this optimistic about the franchise.
I myself am close to being as impressed as i could be this season. The fact the Jazz are on a 50 win pace despite many key players missing significant games is an absolute testimony to Lindsey for getting this team depth, Snyder and the coaches for coaching it up, and the players and the chemistry they've developed in a pretty short time. I would give this team an A- for the season so far, and only because they've had a couple questionable losses (Miami and the Kings at home come to mind). On the plus side, they have wins against San Antonio (on the ****ing road...it's been an eternity since that's happened), Houston, and Cleveland.
Still, it's not like they have a great record against the top tier teams in the league. On the other hand, they are taking care of business more or less against the lesser teams, and I think people underrate how important that is. I remember thinking that the Minnesota win was extremely lucky and being irritated that they just won by two, but last night the Wolves ripped the Thunder. So hey, at least they got the win.
The defense has been off the charts impressive. The Jazz not only lead the league in points allowed, but also in points allowed per 100 possessions. Of course everyone knows they are elite defensively, but they are also in the top 10 in offensive efficiency (ie points per 100 possessions) as well. Whatever is working is working.
So I'm wondering if anyone still thinks the trade for Hill was a bad idea. Even if he bolts it was a wash to me, but the Jazz really made out well in that trade. I hope he stays, and from a career move he'd be foolish to leave to anyone but a San Antonio. Hayward has been great, and he'll be foolish to leave too. Though I get after a while the cap and financial considerations play a role. If he's not an All Star this year that term has little meaning. Same with Gobert to be honest, though the All Star teams tends to value offensive production above all. If Gobert isn't a first team all defense this year that's another massive sham. Hell, I can't think of an argument for DPOY over him.
Anyways, here's hoping for a great 2nd half. The scary thing is, the team is on a 50 win pace for the first half and now the team is finally ****ing healthy. It's been about 6 or 7 years since I've been this optimistic about the franchise.
