Here is what I would do if I was in charge.
1) I would fire Ty Corbin and hire another coach. The reason for it: Because this season is already wasted and it would give the players and the new coach time to work on new offensive and defensive philosophies. I would also let the new coach know that this year isn't about winning but playing and developing the young talent and working on things you might want to incorporate for next year so you won't be graded on how many losses you get this year. On the other hand you will be graded starting the beginning of next year so hopefully we can bring you in a good player for next year to help you out.
2) I would trade Marvin Williams or Gordon Hayward or possibly both. The Reason for it: Because I think Marvin Williams stock is about as high as it will ever get and as soon as he gets a new contract I can see his stats going down a bit. I also think Alec Burks is a better player than Hayward and would rather use the money on Burks. I also think there is an excellent chance that Hayward goes to Boston this year and we get nothing in return.
3) If we don't trade Gordon Hayward then he should come off the bench and play with the second unit. The reason for it: Gordon Hayward is not a good scorer and shooting percentages are down and right now Alec Burks has earned the right to be the starter. I also think that it would do Hayward good to watch from the bench and play against the second unit and see if he can't improve his confidence out there. He really needs to work on his outside shot and improve that because I think his game would come easier to him that way.
4) I would assign certain players certain things to work on the second half of the season. For example:
A) Alec Burks would be assigned to work on his 3 point shooting because he can already drive to the hoop with the best of them. If he becomes deadly from three point range then he will become one of the better players in the league.
B) Derrick Favors would be assigned to work on his offense in the post the rest of the season. He should at least touch the ball on 2/3rds of the possessions in the post area, he can either try to score from the post on those possessions or pass out on double teams.
C) Enes Kanter would be assigned to work on rebounding and defense. I think he would be a little quicker on his feet and have a little bit more hop in his step if he lost a few pounds. He mainly needs to work on his foot speed on defense and boxing out for rebound. We all know he can score on offense but really needs to improve defense. I also know he need to work on passing out once in a while when he is double teamed but that will be next years assignment.
D) Trey Burke would be assigned to work on driving to the hoop more and creating contact or dishing out to an open player, preferably Alex Burks or Gordon Hayward as they both need to work on their 3 point shooting. For Trey Burke to be successful in the league he is going to have to drive to the hoop more and create more offense and make it to the free throw line more often.
5) Any player that I decide not to bring back next year would automatically go to the end of the bench when their is only 20 games remaining. Their really is no sense in playing them if their not a part of your future and the future is wasting away on the bench.
Now that you have had time to evaluate the Utah Jazz what changes would you make???
1) I would fire Ty Corbin and hire another coach. The reason for it: Because this season is already wasted and it would give the players and the new coach time to work on new offensive and defensive philosophies. I would also let the new coach know that this year isn't about winning but playing and developing the young talent and working on things you might want to incorporate for next year so you won't be graded on how many losses you get this year. On the other hand you will be graded starting the beginning of next year so hopefully we can bring you in a good player for next year to help you out.
2) I would trade Marvin Williams or Gordon Hayward or possibly both. The Reason for it: Because I think Marvin Williams stock is about as high as it will ever get and as soon as he gets a new contract I can see his stats going down a bit. I also think Alec Burks is a better player than Hayward and would rather use the money on Burks. I also think there is an excellent chance that Hayward goes to Boston this year and we get nothing in return.
3) If we don't trade Gordon Hayward then he should come off the bench and play with the second unit. The reason for it: Gordon Hayward is not a good scorer and shooting percentages are down and right now Alec Burks has earned the right to be the starter. I also think that it would do Hayward good to watch from the bench and play against the second unit and see if he can't improve his confidence out there. He really needs to work on his outside shot and improve that because I think his game would come easier to him that way.
4) I would assign certain players certain things to work on the second half of the season. For example:
A) Alec Burks would be assigned to work on his 3 point shooting because he can already drive to the hoop with the best of them. If he becomes deadly from three point range then he will become one of the better players in the league.
B) Derrick Favors would be assigned to work on his offense in the post the rest of the season. He should at least touch the ball on 2/3rds of the possessions in the post area, he can either try to score from the post on those possessions or pass out on double teams.
C) Enes Kanter would be assigned to work on rebounding and defense. I think he would be a little quicker on his feet and have a little bit more hop in his step if he lost a few pounds. He mainly needs to work on his foot speed on defense and boxing out for rebound. We all know he can score on offense but really needs to improve defense. I also know he need to work on passing out once in a while when he is double teamed but that will be next years assignment.
D) Trey Burke would be assigned to work on driving to the hoop more and creating contact or dishing out to an open player, preferably Alex Burks or Gordon Hayward as they both need to work on their 3 point shooting. For Trey Burke to be successful in the league he is going to have to drive to the hoop more and create more offense and make it to the free throw line more often.
5) Any player that I decide not to bring back next year would automatically go to the end of the bench when their is only 20 games remaining. Their really is no sense in playing them if their not a part of your future and the future is wasting away on the bench.
Now that you have had time to evaluate the Utah Jazz what changes would you make???
