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Jaxson Getting Benched
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:04 pm
When we benched Jaxson against the Bucks, I thought that it might just be a matchup thing, and also because we were playing back-to-backs.
But we won. Even though we got very little out of Nico Melli, we were still better than with Hayes in there. Then, Hernangomez significantly outplayed Hayes against the Kings.
So, Willy is going to be the first big off the bench tonight. He definitely deserves it over Melli and Jaxson.
Should we send Jaxson to the G-League bubble? He needs to play if he's going to keep improving. I know that this board views Jaxson as a bust, but I always viewed him as a multi-year project. If he can learn to shoot, then look out. His defense will get better. But he needs to play.
But we won. Even though we got very little out of Nico Melli, we were still better than with Hayes in there. Then, Hernangomez significantly outplayed Hayes against the Kings.
So, Willy is going to be the first big off the bench tonight. He definitely deserves it over Melli and Jaxson.
Should we send Jaxson to the G-League bubble? He needs to play if he's going to keep improving. I know that this board views Jaxson as a bust, but I always viewed him as a multi-year project. If he can learn to shoot, then look out. His defense will get better. But he needs to play.
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Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:04 pm to GOP_Tiger
Trade him while he has value
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:06 pm to Macintosh504
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Trade him while he has value
Just curious ... why do you not believe that he will improve?
I don't object to including him in a trade, but I don't see any reason to trade him right now, as I think that he's a developing asset that will be worth more in the future.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:07 pm to Macintosh504
Maybe he’s getting benched because of a pending trade
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:22 pm to GOP_Tiger
I think Hayes has potential and will turn into a solid to very good player with the right grooming. He just isn’t ready to take that jump as a major/rotational contributor with our current roster.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:22 pm to GOP_Tiger
Personally, I'm not giving up on him yet. I'd like him to get minutes over Herman Gomez simply bc Jax is a project that can be a part of the teans future. He's has to have minutes to get better. And whether any one wants to admit it or not, Jaxson has put in some quality minutes this year and showed glimpses that he can be a useful player deserving minutes.
How and what spot he was drafted at makes it hard for most fans to be patient. I think if he was the 14th pick, everyone would be fine. But trading back from 4 in what will probably go down as one of the greatest drafts of all time, is hard to take.
How and what spot he was drafted at makes it hard for most fans to be patient. I think if he was the 14th pick, everyone would be fine. But trading back from 4 in what will probably go down as one of the greatest drafts of all time, is hard to take.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:23 pm to GOP_Tiger
He was in foul trouble last game, that's why he was on the bench.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:26 pm to iwyLSUiwy
I mean, almost all of Jaxson's offensive value is in transition and as a roll man. And we no longer play Gentryball, and without Jrue Holliday, we no longer have an elite initiator of the P & R to get him the ball for dunks.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:27 pm to GOP_Tiger
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Just curious ... why do you not believe that he will improve?
basketball IQ did not even move up a notch.
We seem to attract these straight up RAW, high ceiling low floor guys. There are more mature players who have played a few years in college, and are role players who know what they need to do. Taking the memphis approach when you have 2 potential superstars would have paid dividends sooner. The question is can we fill out the roster at some point
This post was edited on 2/3/21 at 11:24 pm
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:27 pm to hendersonshands
And he's going to stay there for awhile as long as Willy continues to play well.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:35 pm to htran90
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Taking the memphis approach when you have 2 potential superstars would have paid dividends sooner.
You have the benefit of hindsight. Zion hadn’t played a game an BI was far from what he is today in terms of perception and a guy you’d build around.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:44 pm to htran90
quote:Small market teams have to take more chances, I get going for high ceiling dudes.
We seem to attract these straight up RAW, high ceiling low floor guys.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:34 pm to shel311
Yeah, but bigs typically take longer and he's extra raw. I'm not saying trade him ASAP, but he needs to be part of whatever big deal they make.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:49 pm to TigerinATL
He should practice shooting since his form looks decent. So much athleticism with barely any IQ.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 10:53 pm to duyp
Jaxson not getting any minutes in the 4th tonight and is barely visible on the bench is interesting.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 11:09 pm to purplepylon
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A true fact: The #Pelicans are 2-0 in games this season where Jaxson Hayes didn’t get on the floor. They beat the Bucks and the Suns in those games and led by at least 28 in both.
Also is it me or he doesn’t look happy at all on the bench? Oh well, he probably gonna still post his fit on Instagram.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 11:15 pm to duyp
Hayes definitely doesn’t like the haters.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 11:16 pm to GOP_Tiger
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So, Willy is going to be the first big off the bench tonight. He definitely deserves it over Melli and Jaxson.
I loved the signing. Great get by the FO.
Backup bigs are undervalued, they can win or lose you games. A smart vet that can shoot and protect the rim.
This is similar to when Moore held our bench together. I miss Moore.
Hayes needs to go the G-League bubble and come back later.
Posted on 2/4/21 at 5:43 pm to Macintosh504
What is your definition of "value"
Posted on 2/4/21 at 6:23 pm to purplepylon
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Jaxson not getting any minutes in the 4th tonight and is barely visible on the bench is interesting.
I mean Griff said in the Kevin O’Connor piece they aren’t in the business of catering to anyone right now. I’m not sure that’s 100% true but it does feel like this move may be to send a message and pull back Jax and say, listen, you need to figure some shite out before you get back out there and you’re gonna have to earn it back.
...At least I hope.
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