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Utah Jazz select VCU guard Maynor with pick No. 20
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SA, POR and maybe HOU | 10:37 p.m. June 25, 2009
helped themselves a lot. OKC got a lot better. MN was goofy but they will
probably do some more trading.
Suton will be a decent back up big but not solve any problems. Maynor is an adequate back up PG. There are no good FAs available that the Jazz have the money to pursue. So how do the Jazz get better?
Dallas is still trying to dump Stackhouse's (big expiring contract) and there are other teams out there who can deal. Cuban will try to make the Mavs better. PHO is dead.
The Jazz just seem to be treading water but I guess they have to until the opt out date is past and they know what strategy to pursue.
If Korver opts that save 5 mill. The Jazz can get a 3 point shooter who can defend for less than that. They should be able to trade CJ for something decent. CJ will perform much better in a different system.
If Boozer opts I think he is dead financially. Ditto for Okur and he is bright enough to know it. Millsap could cost 6+ mill or more.
I doubt if AK can be traded in this economy.
Suton will be a decent back up big but not solve any problems. Maynor is an adequate back up PG. There are no good FAs available that the Jazz have the money to pursue. So how do the Jazz get better?
Dallas is still trying to dump Stackhouse's (big expiring contract) and there are other teams out there who can deal. Cuban will try to make the Mavs better. PHO is dead.
The Jazz just seem to be treading water but I guess they have to until the opt out date is past and they know what strategy to pursue.
If Korver opts that save 5 mill. The Jazz can get a 3 point shooter who can defend for less than that. They should be able to trade CJ for something decent. CJ will perform much better in a different system.
If Boozer opts I think he is dead financially. Ditto for Okur and he is bright enough to know it. Millsap could cost 6+ mill or more.
I doubt if AK can be traded in this economy.
Good Pick | 10:41 p.m. June 25, 2009
Especially considering who was left on the board. People are complaining about
us not taking Blair but 13 other teams passed on him after us. Big risk to
throw guaranteed money after a guy with bad knees. We needed a backup point and
if he works out, he could also play along side Deron some. I wanted Teague who
went right ahead of us and maynor was the next guy, Espn had him rated the 12th
best player in the draft and if he would have played at a bigger school whould
have been potential lottery pick.
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BOOOOOO | 10:48 p.m. June 25, 2009
we have Price for a backup!
todd to cowboy joe | 10:57 p.m. June 25, 2009
read the comments; "we need no changes lets just stand pat got a great
squad, just need a little more effort on defense we have the best coach in the
league"
hee hee hardy hardy har
I am rolling over I am laughing so hard
hee hee hardy hardy har
I am rolling over I am laughing so hard
todd to BOOOOO | 10:59 p.m. June 25, 2009
NO comment....
Byron Another great pick by Utah | 11:05 p.m. June 25, 2009
The Jazz' weakest position is by far the back up point guard and Maynor was
the best point available in a draft that was deepest at the point position. Math
does not get easier than this folks. Picking Maynor here was a no brainer. Every
expert loves this pick for Utah, look it up, or better yet youtube the kid.
Maynor is a 4 year guy who can contribute right away and he is a score first
point so if he becomes good enough to warrant more time the Jazz can play him at
the 2 as well.
For those who said we should have drafted a Center, I ask who? This was the worst batch of Centers ever. Next Center on the board was BJ Mullins and he got owned by Luke Neville, and Neville didn't even get drafted.
The Jazz not only got the best player available, they actually filled their biggest need. (Hopefully):)
For those who said we should have drafted a Center, I ask who? This was the worst batch of Centers ever. Next Center on the board was BJ Mullins and he got owned by Luke Neville, and Neville didn't even get drafted.
The Jazz not only got the best player available, they actually filled their biggest need. (Hopefully):)
Great pick! | 11:09 p.m. June 25, 2009
Anyone who doesn't like Maynor at #20 doesn't know squat about
basketball. It will be nice to have a true point guard running the second team
next year. And about Blair and Young? They fell to #36 and #37 so all the
other teams had a shot at them also and they still dropped to the second round.
Idaho Jazz Fan | 11:13 p.m. June 25, 2009
For all the KOC and Sloan bashers, stop talking about how horrible this pick is!
Unless you got Griffin or Thebeet, there were no real big men game changers in
this draft. I do like Blair, but he does the same stuff Millsap does. I was
hopeful the Jazz would get Maynor because he will be a huge upgrade over Knight
and by next year much better than Price. He will allow D-Will to get a few more
minutes on the bench without having to worry about the backup PG blowing the
lead he built.
todd "the championship squad" | 11:14 p.m. June 25, 2009
Opening Night. DWIL and BREW at guard, Boozy, Okur and CJ up front.
Off the bench Maynor, Kirilenko, KOustos and Fez on and off shuttling between options left on the Flash then joining the ALberquerque Dukes, Millsap.
12th man poss Collins or Brevie
See you in the finals.
Injury Free we should beat the Lakers easily, Boozer and Okur are great Defensively.
Off the bench Maynor, Kirilenko, KOustos and Fez on and off shuttling between options left on the Flash then joining the ALberquerque Dukes, Millsap.
12th man poss Collins or Brevie
See you in the finals.
Injury Free we should beat the Lakers easily, Boozer and Okur are great Defensively.
todd duh | 11:22 p.m. June 25, 2009
actually troops there were game changers if the Jazz moved up in the draft
Lets wait and see | 11:25 p.m. June 25, 2009
OK, we all wanted some PF/C with good height and defense, but at 20 nothing was
really left; so getting perhaps the 2nd best point guard in the draft is really
a pretty good value, especially when we really do need a solid back up and Ronny
Price is no guarantee to re-sign.
Go Jazz!
Go Jazz!
Anonymous | 11:39 p.m. June 25, 2009
We needed a tough, hard-nosed, defensive-minded, athletic player--Sam Young fit
our needs, we missed it! Doesn't matter if other teams passed on him, he
would have fit our system and our needs better than an undersized back-up point.
Todd | 11:40 p.m. June 25, 2009
I think you might be right to some extent. I think Boozer will try to sign a 2
year extension with both years as player options. That will give him flexibility
to opt out when the economy is better or when AKs contract is expiring.
I think Okur will sign for nearly the same money but for a longer deal. The Jazz are mainly waiting to see how much Millsap is going to cost and if Boozer and Korver opt.
Only Koufos, Maynor and Suton can play for the Flash. If Boozer is gone Koufos will play back up C/PF. Fez could also see some time.
If the Jazz are in the Lux tax they will run with a limited roster. Maynor and Suton cost them little.
If Boozer does not opt or extend he will play until he is traded, maybe for a cheaper PF and a dumpable salary.
Boozer?/Millsap/AK?/Koufos/Suton
Okur/Kofous/Fez/Suton
AK/CJ/Korver/Harp1/2year
Brewer/Korver
DWill/Maynor/Price?
That is 15 with Boozer/Price. It would not surprise me to see the Jazz run with 14 or 13.
The Jazz are not better.
I think Okur will sign for nearly the same money but for a longer deal. The Jazz are mainly waiting to see how much Millsap is going to cost and if Boozer and Korver opt.
Only Koufos, Maynor and Suton can play for the Flash. If Boozer is gone Koufos will play back up C/PF. Fez could also see some time.
If the Jazz are in the Lux tax they will run with a limited roster. Maynor and Suton cost them little.
If Boozer does not opt or extend he will play until he is traded, maybe for a cheaper PF and a dumpable salary.
Boozer?/Millsap/AK?/Koufos/Suton
Okur/Kofous/Fez/Suton
AK/CJ/Korver/Harp1/2year
Brewer/Korver
DWill/Maynor/Price?
That is 15 with Boozer/Price. It would not surprise me to see the Jazz run with 14 or 13.
The Jazz are not better.
The Jazz | 11:51 p.m. June 25, 2009
may have helped their overall shooting a little. Maynor can shoot better than
Knight. Suton actually shoots well facing the basket and can stretch the floor.
Koufos is supposed to be able to shoot. Okur can shoot. Millsap needs to extend his range. CJ and Korver can shoot sometimes.
The alternative strategy to the Jazz inside game is to stretch the floor and open up the inside. If the Jazz can play both strategies that helps. Of course Sloan has to decide to play an alternative plan when needed.
Maynor and Suton do not help much on D as they will not play much and are not "great defenders".
The Jazz need a shooting guard. If Koufos has made enough progress he can play back up PF. His defense is better than Boozers and should improve.
If Boozer or Korver leave and Harp is bought out or traded (also maybe CJ)there might be money for a SG/SF who can shoot and defend. Maybe CJ will get it together.
Maybe there is some hope.
Koufos is supposed to be able to shoot. Okur can shoot. Millsap needs to extend his range. CJ and Korver can shoot sometimes.
The alternative strategy to the Jazz inside game is to stretch the floor and open up the inside. If the Jazz can play both strategies that helps. Of course Sloan has to decide to play an alternative plan when needed.
Maynor and Suton do not help much on D as they will not play much and are not "great defenders".
The Jazz need a shooting guard. If Koufos has made enough progress he can play back up PF. His defense is better than Boozers and should improve.
If Boozer or Korver leave and Harp is bought out or traded (also maybe CJ)there might be money for a SG/SF who can shoot and defend. Maybe CJ will get it together.
Maybe there is some hope.
4 good drafts in a row maybe | 11:54 p.m. June 25, 2009
This is the fourth year in a row the Jazz have had a great draft:
In 05 they had to move up to get D Will, and CJ in the 2nd proved to be a good pick too, A+
06, Ronnie Brewer was a great pick that filled a gaping hole, and Paul Millsap was a rookie of the year candidate and could be a rising star, A++
07 Morris Almond didn't work out, but Fesenko is still raw and I still think he could develop into a good role player and considering he was a mid 2nd rounder it was a good pick. B-
08, I was stoked when we got Kosta Koufus, he didn't have a very good rookie season but everyone knew he was, and still is, a project. We won't know how good of a pick this was until the end of next season.
09, We desperately need a solid back up point guard, and ideally one who can play a little combo and Maynor was the best player available, just youtube the kid or watch the Duke or Mason games
In 05 they had to move up to get D Will, and CJ in the 2nd proved to be a good pick too, A+
06, Ronnie Brewer was a great pick that filled a gaping hole, and Paul Millsap was a rookie of the year candidate and could be a rising star, A++
07 Morris Almond didn't work out, but Fesenko is still raw and I still think he could develop into a good role player and considering he was a mid 2nd rounder it was a good pick. B-
08, I was stoked when we got Kosta Koufus, he didn't have a very good rookie season but everyone knew he was, and still is, a project. We won't know how good of a pick this was until the end of next season.
09, We desperately need a solid back up point guard, and ideally one who can play a little combo and Maynor was the best player available, just youtube the kid or watch the Duke or Mason games
Good drafts | 12:10 a.m. June 26, 2009
The last 5 years the Jazz have done better in the draft with the exception of
Almond. In my opinion Koufos, who would be a Soph this year was a steal. He is
already an average NBA big if you adjust for his minutes. There are a lot of
bigs around the NBA with worse numbers who are getting a lot more money.
Fez is a similar situation. He may take more time than Koufos but just as a rebounding specialist Fez is already an NBA bench warmer on many teams.
Maynor is going to be okay. I think Suton may be a real sleeper at PF. He only got 10 shots a game at MSU but he averaged 10 points. He can rebound and he can front players and shoot pretty well. He will take time to develop but that gives the Jazz 4 more or less 7 footers.
Fez, Koufos, Okur and Suton. Okur and Suton are about 6'11" with shoes. 3 of them can shoot and all of them can rebound. Maybe some of them will learn to play defense.
Fez is a similar situation. He may take more time than Koufos but just as a rebounding specialist Fez is already an NBA bench warmer on many teams.
Maynor is going to be okay. I think Suton may be a real sleeper at PF. He only got 10 shots a game at MSU but he averaged 10 points. He can rebound and he can front players and shoot pretty well. He will take time to develop but that gives the Jazz 4 more or less 7 footers.
Fez, Koufos, Okur and Suton. Okur and Suton are about 6'11" with shoes. 3 of them can shoot and all of them can rebound. Maybe some of them will learn to play defense.
rd | 12:29 a.m. June 26, 2009
Not sure if he's perfect for the Jazz, but Maynor is an exceptional talent
to snag at 20. He is an extremely smart, wily point guard and is cool as a
cucumber out there. Anyone who has seen him play knows his potential. In a good
system, he'll be a much stronger force than several of the guards chosen
before him.
If you look at Suton's | 12:31 a.m. June 26, 2009
You tubes, he boxes out, he shoots well, he bangs. He is a little slow with his
feet but has great hands. I watched his workout with the Kings. He was pretty
good in the drills around the basket.
If he can improve his foot work he may be a decent player. He seems to be an intelligent BBall player.
In the long run he may be as good or better than Hansbrough. His shooting is okay but he rebounds better than Hansbrough.
If he can improve his foot work he may be a decent player. He seems to be an intelligent BBall player.
In the long run he may be as good or better than Hansbrough. His shooting is okay but he rebounds better than Hansbrough.
Everyone is an expert...LOL | 1:06 a.m. June 26, 2009
Willing to bet anyone complaining about Maynor hasn't even seen the kid
play. Not sure why some keep calling him 'undersized'? He needs to
bulk up a bit... I'm sure he will. Everyone who has seen Maynor play has
very positive things to say. Like it or not, the Jazz very much need a SOLID
back up PG. Yes, LOVE Price.... his energy, his attitude, etc., but his play is
erratic and he seems to struggle with the leadership necessary when running the
point. Not only did the Jazz need a solid back up PG for DW, but I do believe
they got the best player available at the 20 spot. While I'm no Sloan fan
these days, I actually think this kid will get some PT, and I see him earning
the back up spot.... with Price as the 3rd PG. I like Price a lot, and hope he
chooses to stay with the Jazz... but I don't think he will end up with the
back up spot.... I think Maynor will prove himself, if Sloan allows it, and
will be the back up.
Bill Simmons on Maynor | 1:31 a.m. June 26, 2009
6:26: Utah grabs my last favorite player in the draft: Eric Maynor. Why do I
love him? He has been handling the rock since he was probably 2. He hasn't
played a game since junior high where the other guys didn't immediately
agree, "That guy is the point guard." He's old school. You could
say he has "ownership" of that position. He's not a converted
shooting guard, or a long-range shooter who brings the ball up, or even a
short/fast guy who plays point because he couldn't play anywhere else.
He's a pure point. He owns it. Complete control at all times. That's
why I like him. Solid pick. It's all about backups and foreign dudes from
here on.
bigutefan | 2:00 a.m. June 26, 2009
Sorry to hear that Luke Nevill didn't get a shot, but found it funny that
the great almighty spiderman Lee Cummard is headed to nowhere along with his
love thug. And to think that Tavanari thought he had a shot, ha!
T_H_R_O | 4:22 a.m. June 26, 2009
How does drafting their franchise player's BACKUP get the Jazz any closer
to contending with the Lakers and the Nuggets?
Who's going to reliably and consistently and EFFECTIVELY deal with Nene, Gasol and Bynum, not to mention Yao?
From a Lakers fan's perspective, which I am (don't flame), this is not a smart move. Yes, they picked at 20, but there's plenty of talent to fill actual NEEDS.
Who's going to reliably and consistently and EFFECTIVELY deal with Nene, Gasol and Bynum, not to mention Yao?
From a Lakers fan's perspective, which I am (don't flame), this is not a smart move. Yes, they picked at 20, but there's plenty of talent to fill actual NEEDS.
ECR | 5:19 a.m. June 26, 2009
Anybody who's actually watched Maynor play has high praise for him.
Let's all stop wringing our hands and see what happens. The off-season is
still young! Free agency could bring many new surprises. I'm looking
forward to the next three months.
No Center? | 5:33 a.m. June 26, 2009
Then trade Boozer for big center. Oh well, so much for drafty
Apollo Sun | 6:07 a.m. June 26, 2009
I hope this kid works out for us. He seems a good all round PG with a sweet
floater, so not a bad addition to the roster. We didnt need another Center (even
though, as pointed out already, none were any good anyway), because i think
Koufos should be given a lot more minutes. I'd like to see Koufos and Okur
split minutes depending on the matchup. Attack the opposition with Okur and his
range, keep them away from the basket with Koufos' Defense.
I think the key for the Jazz is to sort out the positions between PG and C. This popular idea of replacing Boozer with Millsap at PF, i agree with. Millsap with work harder and gives us more protection. But one think to bear in mind, that leaves the Jazz with Deron Williams as the only real offensive threat. I mean We'll be relying on him for 30 points and 10 assists a night, just to win a game. I say go ahead, release Booz, but sign someone at 2 or 3 who can give us a scoring threat (and defensive cover ideally). We're gonna need to replace Booz's 20 points!!!!!!
I think the key for the Jazz is to sort out the positions between PG and C. This popular idea of replacing Boozer with Millsap at PF, i agree with. Millsap with work harder and gives us more protection. But one think to bear in mind, that leaves the Jazz with Deron Williams as the only real offensive threat. I mean We'll be relying on him for 30 points and 10 assists a night, just to win a game. I say go ahead, release Booz, but sign someone at 2 or 3 who can give us a scoring threat (and defensive cover ideally). We're gonna need to replace Booz's 20 points!!!!!!
T_roy | 6:13 a.m. June 26, 2009
The only thing a jazz fan from SC can think of is going after a biggie in free
agency or trade.
FIRE Kevin O Connor | 6:24 a.m. June 26, 2009
Every team in the league is making deals and getting better. KOC sits on his
hands, asleep at his desk and does nothing. I am so frustrated with the Jazz
I'm close to quitting them all together. WE NEVER DO ANYTHING! Why the heck
would you bring back the same team that barely made the #8 seed? FIRE KEVIN O
CONNOR RIGHT NOW!!!
Really, Kevin? | 7:31 a.m. June 26, 2009
""Remember just a few years ago when we didn't get J.J. Redick
and we got Ronnie Brewer?" O'Connor asked a draft-party crowd gathered
at EnergySolutions Arena."
Remember when we could've had Tony Parker and ended up with Curtis Borchardt?
"Ronnie Brewer" is your claim to draft fame, really? He isn't in the top 2/3 of two guards.
You have NO room to be smug, Kevin. If it wasn't for the free agent signings of Memo and Boozer, the Jazz would've been in the lottery for the last four years.
There isn't enough space here to recite the Jazz' bad picks since you've been here.
The average fan with a dart board could do as well.
Remember when we could've had Tony Parker and ended up with Curtis Borchardt?
"Ronnie Brewer" is your claim to draft fame, really? He isn't in the top 2/3 of two guards.
You have NO room to be smug, Kevin. If it wasn't for the free agent signings of Memo and Boozer, the Jazz would've been in the lottery for the last four years.
There isn't enough space here to recite the Jazz' bad picks since you've been here.
The average fan with a dart board could do as well.
Just what the Jazz need | 7:32 a.m. June 26, 2009
Another wing player who can't shoot.
Kevin, you are HORRIBLE.
Kevin, you are HORRIBLE.
ESL for O'connor | 7:36 a.m. June 26, 2009
"because I think it gives us somebody you can put the ball in the hands
of."
"I want a team that we can give a championship of winning it"
"We're a good team for winning is"
please tell me it's a misquote.
"I want a team that we can give a championship of winning it"
"We're a good team for winning is"
please tell me it's a misquote.
Jazz Cop | 7:44 a.m. June 26, 2009
Everyone talks about almond like he was a wasted pick, i don't get it. at
the time, the jazz were unsure about brewer and cj, they hadn't traded for
korver yet, they needed a solution at the position,and at the time almond was a
good pick, now, there are too many players ahead of morris, but that
doesn't makes morris a wasted pick, and everyone talks as if it's a
foregone conclusion that almond will be leaving and i don't think it is, if
korver opts out, the jazz will probably sign morriss, and they might sign
morriss anyway.
as for maynor, great pick, sweet, i also like the suton pick as well.
as for maynor, great pick, sweet, i also like the suton pick as well.
BIG HEN | 7:48 a.m. June 26, 2009
MAN, THESE INTERNET CLOWNS ARE A JOKE. THE JAZZ FILLED A NEED AND THESE FUNNY
PEOPLE WHO PUT DOWN A GREAT PICK CRACKS ME UP. BIG MAN-BIG MAN, LOOK WHAT
HAPPENED TO SUPERMAN IN DA FINALS. WHY DON'T SOME OF YOU CLOWNS GO TRY OUT
FOR THE JAZZ, OOPS YOU HAVE NO SKILLS, IT SHOWS BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT
YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. GO ERIC, DO YOU.
RR | 8:08 a.m. June 26, 2009
No one knows how this pick will turn out, so how about we stop the bashing.
I find it interesting that Cummard was one of the top players left on ESPN's board, with Nevill near the middle on the centers and Wilkinson nowhere in sight.
What I love about this Maynor guy is how he beat Duke!!!!!! Love it!
I find it interesting that Cummard was one of the top players left on ESPN's board, with Nevill near the middle on the centers and Wilkinson nowhere in sight.
What I love about this Maynor guy is how he beat Duke!!!!!! Love it!
todd from santa ana | 8:09 a.m. June 26, 2009
no actually it would be better "hen" to watch people go by uncontested
past Snoozy and Okur time and time again and watch Kyle Korver trying to run
like a Bob Backlund Chicken Wing and get over too late to rotate as another
"wide open 3 from the corner goes up".
Much better idea.
Much better idea.
Changes | 8:22 a.m. June 26, 2009
The first priority is to get a PF who can play against tall line ups and defend,
a PF better than Boozer.
There was not one of those in the draft that was obvious, and available at 20. Hansbrough might have worked but his rebounding was weak and he had other questions. It would have cost a lot to go up above 13.
The second priority is to get an SG/SF who can shoot consistently and defend. Harp is old and expiring. AK has dropped off. Korver can't defend. Brewer can't shoot. CJ is erratic and does not rebound.
A lot of people liked Young but I do not feel bad about addressing the back up PG. I am not a Price fan. He has his moments but he is not a PG. He ran the team poorly early last year most of the time. Knight ran it better until teams backed off and he could not shoot.
I do not think the Jazz need to lose a lot of games with Price running the back PG. If he is hurting the team Sloan should play Maynor immediately.
At least try Maynor.
There was not one of those in the draft that was obvious, and available at 20. Hansbrough might have worked but his rebounding was weak and he had other questions. It would have cost a lot to go up above 13.
The second priority is to get an SG/SF who can shoot consistently and defend. Harp is old and expiring. AK has dropped off. Korver can't defend. Brewer can't shoot. CJ is erratic and does not rebound.
A lot of people liked Young but I do not feel bad about addressing the back up PG. I am not a Price fan. He has his moments but he is not a PG. He ran the team poorly early last year most of the time. Knight ran it better until teams backed off and he could not shoot.
I do not think the Jazz need to lose a lot of games with Price running the back PG. If he is hurting the team Sloan should play Maynor immediately.
At least try Maynor.
IDjazz12 | 8:33 a.m. June 26, 2009
The problem with the Jazz in the draft will always be that unless the Jazz pick
in the top five then plan on that pick playing in the D-league for two years.
Sloan wasted talent for two years sitting on benches or D-leagues until they are
veteran enough to play in his mind. So this pick is really a not factor for two
years. Even Dwill was limited in his time in his first year by Sloan.
Did CP have to ride the pine his first year? NOPE
We will always be average with great players until the tractor is started and headed to the field.
Did CP have to ride the pine his first year? NOPE
We will always be average with great players until the tractor is started and headed to the field.
FIRE O CONNOR!!!!! | 8:35 a.m. June 26, 2009
FIRE KEVIN O CONNOR! He seems to be the only GM unwilling to make a trade to
make his team better. News flash KOC - our current team is not good enough. Wake
up and make a freaking trade!
John Wicks | 8:37 a.m. June 26, 2009
We will never know how good Maynor can be simply because the Coach won't
play him. I still say dump Collins and Knight and sign Morris Almond. For that
matter dump KOC too.
Needs | 8:37 a.m. June 26, 2009
The Jazz still need a PF better than Boozer, and a shooting/defending SG/SF in
one package.
The biggest need is a better defense. That has to come from replacing Boozer and more time for Koufos/Fez/Suton at C. The Jazz need much better defense at SG/SF. More importantly it has to come from a better defensive scheme. The inside is a sieve and the 3 point shooting is bad against good teams.
Depending on opt outs, there may be a chance to trade Harp and CJ for a great SG/SF. There is a reasonable chance of getting a decent back up for Millsap at PF but that does not solve the key problem.
Koufos, Fez and CJ have to develop. Suton has potential. He shoots well, he rebounds okay, his defense is aggressive (more so than Boozers).
If Koufos can play PF we have an answer. He is tall enough and his shooting should improve as will his defense. If Fez gets it together we have one of the best Cs in the country.
Maynor may be able to play.
A lot depends on the development of the young players this next year.
The biggest need is a better defense. That has to come from replacing Boozer and more time for Koufos/Fez/Suton at C. The Jazz need much better defense at SG/SF. More importantly it has to come from a better defensive scheme. The inside is a sieve and the 3 point shooting is bad against good teams.
Depending on opt outs, there may be a chance to trade Harp and CJ for a great SG/SF. There is a reasonable chance of getting a decent back up for Millsap at PF but that does not solve the key problem.
Koufos, Fez and CJ have to develop. Suton has potential. He shoots well, he rebounds okay, his defense is aggressive (more so than Boozers).
If Koufos can play PF we have an answer. He is tall enough and his shooting should improve as will his defense. If Fez gets it together we have one of the best Cs in the country.
Maynor may be able to play.
A lot depends on the development of the young players this next year.
solid pick response response | 8:37 a.m. June 26, 2009
Hey, speaking of Turkoglu, he is available with Magic's last trade.
Is there a rule in Jazzland that says we can't trade Okur and Korver for him? He hustles, he brings up the ball and can rush the rim or drop it from 3 point land. He would be quite the trophy to bring home if you were the coach or the GM...wink..wink..nudge..nudge.
Is there a rule in Jazzland that says we can't trade Okur and Korver for him? He hustles, he brings up the ball and can rush the rim or drop it from 3 point land. He would be quite the trophy to bring home if you were the coach or the GM...wink..wink..nudge..nudge.
See you in Orem | 8:39 a.m. June 26, 2009
Can anyone imagine that he's going to play more than a few minutes per
night?
Congratulations. | 8:41 a.m. June 26, 2009
Sloan just got a new player to sit on the bench and send down to the D-League
every few weeks.
KOC | 8:41 a.m. June 26, 2009
Kevin O Connor needs to go. Period.
In Case No One Noticed | 8:42 a.m. June 26, 2009
The western conference had the first 7 picks in this years draft and you can bet
that every one of these teams are going to be somewhat better. True they were
the bottom feeders in our conference but the players they got is going to make
it tougher to just count their games as victories. They all helped themselves
inspite of a bad draft class. Also that trade S.A. just made is going to shore
them up for a few years. What I'm saying is that this league just got
awfully more balanced in just a couple days.
Local guys? | 8:59 a.m. June 26, 2009
I still say take Luke and Cummard. If they get drafts that will never see the
court, why not draft some local guys to get seats filled?
Cummard, at 6'7" could be developed to be better than this guy. He has a proven character. He won't go to Park City and get drunk and give someone else's name.
Luke could put on 30 pounds, get pounded by Jerry to get tough, and give Memo a blow for five minutes four times per game. He could block shots, rebound, pass, and dunk. Can these new recruits do that?
You can't tell me that Price is not better than Brevin Knight. Even if they were the same why not treat the fans that actually buy tickets with a local guy? I just don't get it.
Cummard, at 6'7" could be developed to be better than this guy. He has a proven character. He won't go to Park City and get drunk and give someone else's name.
Luke could put on 30 pounds, get pounded by Jerry to get tough, and give Memo a blow for five minutes four times per game. He could block shots, rebound, pass, and dunk. Can these new recruits do that?
You can't tell me that Price is not better than Brevin Knight. Even if they were the same why not treat the fans that actually buy tickets with a local guy? I just don't get it.
todd from santa ana | 9:09 a.m. June 26, 2009
Hee hee, read draft review on MSN Jazz rated only a "c", Spurs Aplus/
Jazz rated one of the worst drafts.
Yeah the "haters" know nothing. I agree #20 and #50 O Connor could not have done much better. I rated it a B-/C
However, a 1st round pick needs to be an impacy guy more than a guy to spare DWIL
again hee hee
Yeah the "haters" know nothing. I agree #20 and #50 O Connor could not have done much better. I rated it a B-/C
However, a 1st round pick needs to be an impacy guy more than a guy to spare DWIL
again hee hee
I am worried about | 9:09 a.m. June 26, 2009
Sloan's man crush on Price. It may just be a PR attempt especially if he
knows Price will not come back, but where is Price going to go?
Sloan will insist on playing Price at back up PG just like he insisted on starting CJ and playing Collins. That lost many games last year. If it is not working Sloan insists on doing it until everyone wants to scream.
The Jazz have no obligation to Price or his development as a PG. If Maynor is not ready to run the Jazz, then get a real PG. We would have avoided the 8th seed if Sloan's Vet bias had not lost more than 5 games. He lost several back to backs by not playing Koufos at back up C while he ran Okur and Millsap into the ground with short rotations.
It is that type of quirk in Sloan that demands a coaching change.
Koufos is coachable. He will try really hard to make any adjustment. They should have played him a lot more. I am sick of Sloan's Vet bias. Collins was a lost cause, nice guy but hurt the team when playing.
Fix Sloan.
Sloan will insist on playing Price at back up PG just like he insisted on starting CJ and playing Collins. That lost many games last year. If it is not working Sloan insists on doing it until everyone wants to scream.
The Jazz have no obligation to Price or his development as a PG. If Maynor is not ready to run the Jazz, then get a real PG. We would have avoided the 8th seed if Sloan's Vet bias had not lost more than 5 games. He lost several back to backs by not playing Koufos at back up C while he ran Okur and Millsap into the ground with short rotations.
It is that type of quirk in Sloan that demands a coaching change.
Koufos is coachable. He will try really hard to make any adjustment. They should have played him a lot more. I am sick of Sloan's Vet bias. Collins was a lost cause, nice guy but hurt the team when playing.
Fix Sloan.
TJ | 9:18 a.m. June 26, 2009
I wouldn't be suprised if the Jazz did this so they can make a trade mid
season and send Price(so Maynor isthe #2 PG) and someone else maybe CJ or Almond
away for a SF that can play defense or maybe a defensive big. Maybe there is
something in process that no one has leaked out yet. I like the pick and thingk
that it is a good way to open up some trade scenarios in a few months after they
know who will be staying.
Rich | 9:26 a.m. June 26, 2009
The Jazz have averaged the No. 20 pick for the past 20 years, and no team that
has had as few high draft picks has done as well as the Jazz at choosing players
who went on to have productive NBA careers. You're seldom going to find an
All Star after the top 12 picks. The dumbest idiot can pick great players with
20:20 hindsight. It takes a team with brains and a high basketball IQ to
select low draft picks that actually have an impact on a team. So all you
people who thrive on negativity: Accept reality and stop thinking you're
so smart. Remember the Jazz pick that drew the most boos ever? John Stockton,
probably one of the top 12 players of all time.
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I expected Sam young or Dejaun Blair to be our pick, and am a little disappointed but it leads me to believe that the jazz don't want anymore forwards, because they will sign boozer an milsap this summer.
Honestly if maynor is a solid back-up, and the jazz are healthy this season, we'll be just fine without any big moves...just have a little faith in our team. We're still a top ten team in contention, and we can become a top two or three team if we just iron in the idea of defense win's championship...if all five guys on the court work their tails off on defense, we'll be very, very hard to beat and surprise the enitre league.
There's obviously no change coming this season to the jazz, and i'm very excited about the upcoming season. We're a young team with no changes and more experience.