Guitaro
Well-Known Member
I know it's still early, but based on the off-season, preseason, first two games, other people's analysis and interviews of our current roster, I've put together some thoughts:
Ideal Starting Lineup:
*Tinsley - Runs the offense & moves the ball better. Active on defense.
*Burks - Aggressive on both ends. Is our best SG so far. Fearless.
*Howard - He also makes things happen. He's active on defense.
*Millsap - Very active on both ends. Our most intelligent PF. Has go-to ability.
*Favors - Very active yet foul prone, so this position will be more by committee.
I thought Harris and Watson would push the ball more. Neither has impressed me so far. Tinsley has impressed me. Whenever he's in the game, the Jazz run the offense better and our defense gets better as well. I also like how Tinsley and Burks work together and put pressure on the ball.
Howard, Millsap and Favors are also aggressive defenders and rebound the ball well. They're also good finishers around the basket. Our main weapons should be Burks and Millsap along with lots of fast breaks and ball movement.
Bench:
*Hayward - Good passer, shooter and slasher. Foul prone. His intelligence would be an asset coming off the bench. Time to analyze flow of game.
*Kanter - Very physical and tough. Needs time to polish offense.
*Evans - Makes things happen. Very active on both ends. Just needs more offense.
Bubble:
*CJ - Can be a serious scorer. Best when he slashes. Still pretty young but needs time. Arguably a bubble player for Jazz but contract isn't too bad.
*Watson - Good defender. Good character guy and nice alley-oops but isn't the best passer for this offense. His contract is cheap so not bad to keep around. Still, might be better to bring in a better passing PG who is a solid three-point shooter. Barea would've been a better fit.
*Bell - Contract isn't too bad. Is good defender and can help teach the younger guys. It's just too tempting for the Jazz to give him minutes over guys like Burks.
*Jefferson - Would be a nice backup PF (remember Carr?) but his contract is too much.
*Harris - Same situation. Reminds me of Eisley but hasn't pushed it like Eisley did.
It would be better to replace the guys on the bubble with guys with a little more to prove and more energy = young, foreign or domestic, players. Preferably shooters.
Of course, keep in mind, this is based on what I've seen and read so far. Still need more time to evaluate this team's needs.
EDIT: The starting lineup needs to be fearless. Refer to the 7th post for more details.
Ideal Starting Lineup:
*Tinsley - Runs the offense & moves the ball better. Active on defense.
*Burks - Aggressive on both ends. Is our best SG so far. Fearless.
*Howard - He also makes things happen. He's active on defense.
*Millsap - Very active on both ends. Our most intelligent PF. Has go-to ability.
*Favors - Very active yet foul prone, so this position will be more by committee.
I thought Harris and Watson would push the ball more. Neither has impressed me so far. Tinsley has impressed me. Whenever he's in the game, the Jazz run the offense better and our defense gets better as well. I also like how Tinsley and Burks work together and put pressure on the ball.
Howard, Millsap and Favors are also aggressive defenders and rebound the ball well. They're also good finishers around the basket. Our main weapons should be Burks and Millsap along with lots of fast breaks and ball movement.
Bench:
*Hayward - Good passer, shooter and slasher. Foul prone. His intelligence would be an asset coming off the bench. Time to analyze flow of game.
*Kanter - Very physical and tough. Needs time to polish offense.
*Evans - Makes things happen. Very active on both ends. Just needs more offense.
Bubble:
*CJ - Can be a serious scorer. Best when he slashes. Still pretty young but needs time. Arguably a bubble player for Jazz but contract isn't too bad.
*Watson - Good defender. Good character guy and nice alley-oops but isn't the best passer for this offense. His contract is cheap so not bad to keep around. Still, might be better to bring in a better passing PG who is a solid three-point shooter. Barea would've been a better fit.
*Bell - Contract isn't too bad. Is good defender and can help teach the younger guys. It's just too tempting for the Jazz to give him minutes over guys like Burks.
*Jefferson - Would be a nice backup PF (remember Carr?) but his contract is too much.
*Harris - Same situation. Reminds me of Eisley but hasn't pushed it like Eisley did.
It would be better to replace the guys on the bubble with guys with a little more to prove and more energy = young, foreign or domestic, players. Preferably shooters.
Of course, keep in mind, this is based on what I've seen and read so far. Still need more time to evaluate this team's needs.
EDIT: The starting lineup needs to be fearless. Refer to the 7th post for more details.
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