Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Kuzmas - 8:30p MDT (ESPN)

[kabenac]

I'm 34 so I love when you get rookies like Caruso who look older than me. Got that Brian Cardinal thing going.

If Ingles looks like an alcoholic electrician (a quote gathered by Jazzavenues) then Caruso would be Ingles' mute brother whose job is to drag the building wire into the property and clean the jobsite when Ingles is done with the electrical work.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Kuzma has a really advanced feel and Ingram just doesn't at this point. He has a unique body, but he doesn't really seem to know how to use it.

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I'm just going to say this once and hopefully no one notices. Cy effing nailed this... I'm not good at draft predictions and never claimed to be but Cy was all over this and I can't believe how quickly this kid is making people feel dumb.

Ingram must be frustrated too... he was supposed to be the rangey athletic combo forward. He's good but honestly I'd rather have Kuzma... and I liked Ingram.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Joe Ingles

I don't know if Joe can do that. He struggles with longer guys and I'd rather have him defending the perimeter... maybe though.

PF is an easy position to fill tbh... you can go the traditional route or get a big wing or a stretch guy... lots of ways to be effective.

 

[enchilada_style]

he is only 23? wtf

WOW

 

[NAOS]

I don't know if Joe can do that. He struggles with longer guys and I'd rather have him defending the perimeter... maybe though.

PF is an easy position to fill tbh... you can go the traditional route or get a big wing or a stretch guy... lots of ways to be effective.

I was sorta playin.

But I do think Q needs to try playing him at the 4 a little this year.

 

[NAOS]

I'm just going to say this once and hopefully no one notices. Cy effing nailed this... I'm not good at draft predictions and never claimed to be but Cy was all over this and I can't believe how quickly this kid is making people feel dumb.

Ingram must be frustrated too... he was supposed to be the rangey athletic combo forward. He's good but honestly I'd rather have Kuzma... and I liked Ingram.

even a blind squirrel finds nuts every now-and-then.

 

[str8line]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXSjszwOvno

The two plays starting at :36 seconds are so badass. First DM navigates rush hour traffic, challenges a 7 footer at the hoop, takes the contact and still manages to make the basket. Next he stops on a dime off a sprint as he takes the pass at the three point line and like bottled lightning has a shot in the air for a long dagger two. You can't defend that.

He has incredible speed, explosiveness and balance. What's crazy is he won't need his shot to fall to dominate, he'll do it on both ends with his insane timing and athleticism.

 

[LifeOnaPlate]

Nah, trusting teammates.

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And showing due deference as a rookie, actually. Good call.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If Ingles looks like an alcoholic electrician (a quote gathered by Jazzavenues) then Caruso would be Ingles' mute brother whose job is to drag the building wire into the property and clean the jobsite when Ingles is done with the electrical work.

I love the looks like game and that is spot on.

Also caruso is a guy I hate when we play his team but if he was on my team I'd be very excited about everything going on out there.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I was sorta playin.

But I do think Q needs to try playing him at the 4 a little this year.

For sure... joe just looks like he'd break down doing that but he kind of just looks that way when he's playing basketball. Looks like me when I'm tired in pickup ball but he just keeps being effective.

I think having a power wing who could shoot and create a little would be ideal in the starting lineup at the four... Royce I'm looking at you.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

The two plays starting at :36 seconds are so badass. First DM navigates rush hour traffic, challenges a 7 footer at the hoop, takes the contact and still manages to make the basket. Next he stops on a dime off a sprint as he takes the pass at the three point line and like bottled lightning has a shot in the air for a long dagger two. You can't defend that.

He has incredible speed, explosiveness and balance. What's crazy is he won't need his shot to fall to dominate, he'll do it on both ends with his insane timing and athleticism.

DM makes me hard... no homo

 

[zman1527]

Which begs the question who is going to be our starting PF next year. Scary to lose the production of DFAV, as rock solid as he is.

Rock solid? What kind of rock are you talking about? He has not been a rock or solid for two years. The little I saw of him last night makes it look like he is seriously diminished from his prime, no more lift or explosion. I suspect he has just prematurely aged or the injuries have done their damage.