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The Utah Jazz have quietly been a top 5 team in the West
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:03 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:03 am
Since the all star break (small sample size of six games, I know, but bear with me) the Jazz have an average score differential of +10 with three of the wins against WC playoff teams.
They've posted a Def RTG of 88 (for reference GS is best in the league at 101.1) in that span largely due to Rudy Gobert getting more minutes. Gobert is looking to be the best player from the past two drafts (how does a guy with his measurables make it to pick 27?). He and Favors should form one of the best frontcourts in the league for years to come.
If the Jazz can pick up a solid vet PG in the offseason (Ty Lawson maybe? Nuggets might be looking to tank) they could be a 50+ win team next season. Then again maybe I'm just overreacting to six games
They've posted a Def RTG of 88 (for reference GS is best in the league at 101.1) in that span largely due to Rudy Gobert getting more minutes. Gobert is looking to be the best player from the past two drafts (how does a guy with his measurables make it to pick 27?). He and Favors should form one of the best frontcourts in the league for years to come.
If the Jazz can pick up a solid vet PG in the offseason (Ty Lawson maybe? Nuggets might be looking to tank) they could be a 50+ win team next season. Then again maybe I'm just overreacting to six games
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:13 am to imraged
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Gobert is looking to be the best player from the past two drafts
Well he's going to be looking for a while. He definitely has a great shot to be one of the better players from this drafts, but I'd still take Wiggins and Greek Freak easily. And there are a ton of guys from 2014 with a ton of potential (2013 was a bad year for sure though).
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:51 am to SwaggerCopter
Give me Gobert over the Greek Freak and basically anyone not named Andrew Wiggins.
What he did to Gasol and Koufos last night was insanely impressive.
What he did to Gasol and Koufos last night was insanely impressive.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:52 am to RTR America
Maybe I'll have to see him dominate my Rockets to be swayed.
For the record, Joey Dorsey looked like an actual NBA player against you guys once this year.
For the record, Joey Dorsey looked like an actual NBA player against you guys once this year.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 4:56 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:57 am to SwaggerCopter
He is a matchup nightmare for the Grizz. That sort of length has always given them fits, hence the Pels being a sort of kryptonite the past 2 seasons.
He grabbed 1/3 of the possible rebounds last night while he was on the court. Just ridiculous.
He grabbed 1/3 of the possible rebounds last night while he was on the court. Just ridiculous.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:57 am to RTR America
Damn. That's impressive.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 5:00 am to SwaggerCopter
On the contrary I think the '13 draft will end up looking really good a few years from now. The aforementioned Gobert and Giannis, who will both be all star level players, along with several starter level big men in Plumlee, Len, Zeller and Dieng. A lot of really good role players also with McLemore, Olynyk, Hardaway, etc. Plus guys like Oladipo and Noel who possess top notch measureables.
Make Giannis and Gobert the top two picks and the '13 draft compares well enough with any recent year.
Gobert's defensive impact is almost unprecedented for a player his age which is why I like him over Wiggins and Giannis.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 5:05 am to imraged
Basically, 2013 has a ceiling of 2 superstars. Your definition of really good is different than mine. Role players come around in every draft.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 5:55 am to SwaggerCopter
I'd argue Dipo has the potential too to be a superstar, especially given the position he plays.
That Orlando team has a ton of fun potential.
That Orlando team has a ton of fun potential.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 5:58 am to imraged
The oldest player on their team is 27.
If Exum lives up to the hype..they'll be contenders for a long time.
If Exum lives up to the hype..they'll be contenders for a long time.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 6:00 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 6:03 am to RTR America
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That Orlando team has a ton of fun potential.
That's a team that has 50 win potential next year imo. Just missing a coach, Jacque Vaughn was a joke.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 6:08 am to imraged
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(small sample size of six games, I know, but bear with me)
Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:07 am to imraged
I still feel a slight twinge of shame after the way they beat the Spurs on the RRT, their solid play since the ASB notwithstanding
Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:19 am to imraged
Are the pels a top 3 team? 5-1 since ASB
Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:28 am to rondo
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5-1 since ASB
That schedule tho...
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:23 am to RTR America
well to be fair, our schedule before the ASB was one of the hardest in the NBA
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:26 am to imraged
I get butterflies when Gobert touches the rock.
ETA: lol predictive text
ETA: lol predictive text
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 9:29 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:28 am to imraged
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On the contrary I think the '13 draft will end up looking really good a few years from now. The aforementioned Gobert and Giannis, who will both be all star level players, along with several starter level big men in Plumlee, Len, Zeller and Dieng. A lot of really good role players also with McLemore, Olynyk, Hardaway, etc. Plus guys like Oladipo and Noel who possess top notch measureables.
Make Giannis and Gobert the top two picks and the '13 draft compares well enough with any recent year.
Gobert's defensive impact is almost unprecedented for a player his age which is why I like him over Wiggins and Giannis.
I'll take Dennis Schroder over basically everyone you listed in this post.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:29 am to imraged
For the full experience you need to proclaim "Ingles is about to go in dry" at least 1x/game...even if you are alone.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:47 am to broeho
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I'll take Dennis Schroder over basically everyone you listed in this post.
Wouldn't go that far, but Schroder has looked really good as a number 2 PG this year, and when he has gotten starts he has really produced. He looks like he could be a top half level starting PG for sure in the future.
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