Question for Jazzfanz about Burks

[MoTappin]

I might be in the minority here, but I think what might hold Alec back is his willingness to play within the system. I think his biggest asset is his ability to attack the basket and draw fouls but with that ability comes a lot of opportunities he hasn't been able to capitalize on, fully, to this point.

If he fully buys in instead of focusing on getting his, this team could be the surprise of the league next year.

Great point. I hope that sitting and watching most of this year will help him with seeing how he can work within the system.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

We'll see if the love lasts if the dude keeps playing mediocre defense


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Let's see what Alec can do with the Gobert/Favors front court. I agree that he was not defending well to start the season, but to be fair the whole team was ****ting the bed before Alec got hurt.

I'm excited to see what he can do with it.

 

[Deleted member 848]

Let's see what Alec can do with the Gobert/Favors front court. I agree that he was not defending well to start the season, but to be fair the whole team was ****ting the bed before Alec got hurt.

I'm excited to see what he can do with it.

Me too. I'm a fan of his contract-- and his game. Hoping he turns it up next year.


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[green]

So, if the Jazz add a max player, the question is where?

It's not at the 4 or 5.
With Exum as a top 5 pick, it's probably not at the 1.
That means they will look to get a wing player and have Hayward start alongside the new max guy. Their "Reggie White".

That doesn't sound like DL and QS have Burks predetermined to be their starter.

 

[green]

That being said, I'm a believer in Burks. I think he can be sixth man of the year. He could be huge for us as a bench player.

 

[fishonjazz]

So, if the Jazz add a max player, the question is where?

It's not at the 4 or 5.
With Exum as a top 5 pick, it's probably not at the 1.
That means they will look to get a wing player and have Hayward start alongside the new max guy. Their "Reggie White".

That doesn't sound like DL and QS have Burks predetermined to be their starter.

" That doesn't sound like DL and QS have Burks predetermined to be their starter."

What did DL and QS say that makes you believe this? You just posted some of your opinions and then said that means they don't want him to be thier starter. (You may be right, but you are simply guessing based of your own projections)


As for my thoughts on Burks...... I have seen him add facets to his offensive game every year (career high 3pt percentage this year on a career high number of attempts, career high free throw percentage, career high assists) added a fantastic euro step last season along with a spin move.
This year he was moving the ball well in the offense, spotting up more for threes, and taking less shots per game than some of the other starters despite being second on the team in minutes.

Offensively he is becoming very well rounded and I think he could get to an elite level.

His defense is basically horrible still and he has alot of work to do on that end. Hopefully that will be what he adds to his have for next season and snyder can get the most defense out of him.
Playing with better defensive teammates should help.

 

[jope]

The success of Alec's stint with this jazz team hinges on whether he can be a plus defender.

If he never develops good perimeter defense skills, he will not be able to start. There is no reason that Joe ****ing Ingles should be a better defender than him. But this year, Alec never really played very good D (to my recollection). He looked average, at best.


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looking at defensive win shares per minute, they are acutally about equal, however, alec's offensive win share rate is about 5 times better than joe ingles.

 

[fishonjazz]

looking at defensive win shares per minute, they are acutally about equal, however, alec's offensive win share rate is about 5 times better than joe ingles.

I'm a bit surprised. My eyes tell me that Alec is horrible defensively. Of course being compared to joe ingles probably helps

 

[seattlejazzfan]

So, if the Jazz add a max player, the question is where?

It's not at the 4 or 5.
With Exum as a top 5 pick, it's probably not at the 1.
That means they will look to get a wing player and have Hayward start alongside the new max guy. Their "Reggie White".

That doesn't sound like DL and QS have Burks predetermined to be their starter.

Fish mentioned it too, but get back to me when DL or Quin says they are gong to give the max to a wing. In fact DL implied the exact opposite of that plan last night.

 

[green]

Whoa. Flashbacks here. I remember when I used to argue that Brewer was not a starting player on a title team, and would get very similar responses back.

I'll say what I said back then:

I hope you guys are right about Burks. I think he will be an amazing 6th man.

Also, DL has said that he thinks we can get a Reggie White to come to Utah. Reggie White comes with a max deal. You wouldn't bring a White in to create a log jam.

Right now, we are set at PG, one wing, PF and C. The logical thought is that if DL wants to find a Reggie White, and just created cap space to sign a Reggie White, and DL has talked about players he likes, then he will try to sign a White.

Where would a max guy fit? Well, we have a max at SF, we have a near max at PF, and you are planning on having maxes at C and PG.

Burks is the odd man out.

Anyhow, that's how I see it.

 

[Batman]

The thing I find most interesting about Burks is that he actually had a pretty efficient season last year and this year he was down enough to where it was confusing. Maybe he needed more time to learn Quin's system. Last year his true shooting percentage was very good at nearly .550.
https://m.bkref.com/m?p=XXplayersXXbXXburksal01.html&t=4

I have high hopes that burks will be able to figure things out and improve and become a nice addition to the team.

 

[b_line]

Who is Reggie white?