The return of the backup PGs

[NUMBERICA]

Watson and Price playing together has been magical. It doesn't make a ton of sense on paper, but chemistry doesn't always work that way. The only thing that seems obvious is that Price's lack of playmaking ability isn't as much of a liability when he's playing SG, and his lack of size doesn't matter as much defensively if he's playing against bench players.

Hayward's going to have a tough time finding minutes with Price playing like this.

 

[Jazz4ever]

It has been the best solution for now, no argument, but Watson and Price are really a one trick pony outside their fast breaking ability. Take that away and it will get ugly.

 

[//r00t 4 Jazz]

It has been the best solution for now, no argument, but Watson and Price are really a one trick pony outside their fast breaking ability. Take that away and it will get ugly.

That may be true offensively and when it out ways the defensive intensity and spark they are bringing I'm sure coach Sloan will change it but no need until then.

 

[LunaticWolf]

Watson is the best thing ever to happen to Price. Price no longer has to set up the offense and keep things under control. He is allowed to play off the ball and be the pure energy guy he truly is.

I love it when we play Watson and Deron at the same time. Loved the Deron/Kobe matchup. Pretty sure Kobe didn't score a single time while Deron was on him.

 

[Headtrip]

Watson has been a great addition. Not only is he a good player that can run the system but he allows Price to move to the 2 where he is much more effective. The best part is, this team is only going to get better as guys become more comfortable.

 

[Jazz4ever]

Watson is the best thing ever to happen to Price. Price no longer has to set up the offense and keep things under control. He is allowed to play off the ball and be the pure energy guy he truly is.

I love it when we play Watson and Deron at the same time. Loved the Deron/Kobe matchup. Pretty sure Kobe didn't score a single time while Deron was on him.

True but Price is a traditionally bad three point shooter and teams can definitely zone us big time in a half court situation. Teams have not made adjustments for it yet but in a playoff game they would. If Price can develop a solid set three point shot I will be sold on it.

 

[ncoloradojazz]

Nuggets play lawson and billups togther alot.; Now we can counter with price/watson and dwill... This is why i wish dee was around. He hustled and played great defense. Just ashame he had to get hurt in playoffs because he was coming around nice. Lawson is a blur on the court and we need to match that

 

[Urzajazz]

I disagree. Playing small ball is exactly the kind of thing the Jazz need. They need to play "typical jazz ball" with the first team and then bring out a team that can run and hustle and give defenses different looks. I wouldn't mind seeing Watson/Price become a lot more common. and then surrounding them with decent shooters (Okur and AK/CJ whoever is "good" that game). That could be a very dangerous offensive second team when opponents are sitting their "best" defensive players.

 

[Jazz4ever]

I disagree. Playing small ball is exactly the kind of thing the Jazz need. They need to play "typical jazz ball" with the first team and then bring out a team that can run and hustle and give defenses different looks. I wouldn't mind seeing Watson/Price become a lot more common. and then surrounding them with decent shooters (Okur and AK/CJ whoever is "good" that game). That could be a very dangerous offensive second team when opponents are sitting their "best" defensive players.

Watson
Price
Miles
Okur
Fesenko

Sounds like a good plan. Hopefully Sloan tries it.

 

[VINYLONE]

Watson has been huge as of late. I don't really agree in small ball with Price and Watson out there though.

Are you kidding? The results scream moar, moar, moar!!!!