Roster Spot #13
by AllThatJazzBasketball on Mar 1, 2010 4:20 PM MST
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So, let's get this off our collective chests . . . the thirteenth guy on our roster is not going to be an All-Star who takes the Jazz to the promised land. Look at some NBA rosters, very few 13th-men are even people who would dare to break into their own teams' rotations, let alone ours. As far as end of bench guys go the Jazz have already been so lucky -- Sundiata Gaines (who just made it onto NBA 2k10's online updated roster -- not that my PS3 can connect to it) is our 12th-man, and he's hit a game winner for us on National TV against one of the best teams in the game. Asking for even more from a guy behind Sundiata is just being greedy. We're talking LA Lakers-Gasol trade level greed here.
The 13th guy on the roster isn't even going to be active (unless the Jazz use him on the active roster and send Koufos down to the Flash ... unlikely, I know, the Jazz brass in all their commotion with huge blockbuster trades this year have forgotten about both Kosta *and* the Flash). He's not going to be some center-piece to an Epic journey and battle against our collective opponents. So don't expect as much.
Also, don't expect that the Jazz will sign the absolute worst player ever, for the least amount of dollars. (after all, Kevin O'Connor didn't ring my cell phone today) If anything, expect to get a vet back who has playoff experience; and while being long in the tooth, will probably have played in enough games to be able to help out some of the guys on the team who appear to have negative basketball IQ's. (despite my timely praise, this list may be limited to guys whose names rhyme with "Testenko")
Over the past few seasons we've had a bunch of these mentor types -- sadly, instead of just imparting knowledge to the younger players, they were actually playing in front of the younger players. (Unless you blocked out the Derek Fisher starting over Ronnie Brewer / Brevin Knight over Ronnie Price / Matt Harpring over everyone / Collins over Fesenko and Koufos days) As long as the veteran player the Jazz does eventually sign isn't playing instead of our younger, more talented, higher potential ceiling guys, then I absolutely don't care how bad he is. (Amar is now welcoming with open arms, the Michael Finley's and Maceo Baston's of the world) So don't get too upset if the guy local media is hyping isn't the guy you would sign . . . because I don't even expect him (whomever it is) to even be active unless something really awful happened.
Why do you ladies and gentlemen think?
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KOC still might call, Basketball John
I’m pulling for ya.
I'm available.
A 10-day contract is only like 4-5 games, right? I could do that. Like I mentioned before, it would be a made for Disney movie when everyone starts getting hurt and fouling out and they have to put me in to guard Kobe. I couldn’t do any worse that Ostertag or someone standing out on the three-point line. Running up and down the court might be an issue.
by Basketball John on Mar 1, 2010 4:37 PM MST up reply actions
hey! I wrote this post!
But he still may call Basketball John over me. You know, he’s already in-state.
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by AllThatJazzBasketball on Mar 1, 2010 4:45 PM MST up reply actions
Even better idea...
The Jazz should SELL ten day contracts to rich guys. You get a great seat to games, get to travel with the players, and I bet people would pay crazy money for it… Although the NBA would never go for it.
I want big Z and will not shut up till the fat lady sings!!!!
We are in one great position, I think that that fellow can be a difference maker THIS season!
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Two Problems
There are two problems with picking up Z. Money and Money. He will get more than the vet minimum and he plays the same position as Memo. I think he would help but I doubt he comes. I say we call Mutumbo and ask him if he would come for the rest of the season to mentor and train our bigs. But realistically I see us picking up a good player for the Flash.
Thats a good idea if he agrees.... but
isnt that kind of position called a coach?
by iLoveBooks100per on Mar 3, 2010 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
In my dream world:
We would land Z, and send Koof to the Flash. Three real problems though. A. Shaq is out for 6-8 weeks and the Cavs NEED Z back. They’ll throw alot of unneccesary money at him. B. Z already has lived in Cleveland forever, he doesn’t wanna leave. C. Money, we wouldn’t throw more money at a big when we just let Brewer go.
In my content world:
We sign Mikki Moore and send Koof downt to the Flash. Mikki has plenty of NBA experience. He’s more athletic than Koof, plus he’s already played for Jerry. On top of this, I think he could possibly play better than Fes in some instances, seeing as he may be quicker and can hang with faster guys. Maybe he can match up well with Odem and guys of that body/skill type. I know he’s coming off an injury but I think he is the best option out there.
In the world where I wouldn’t be too upset:
If we sign Rob Kurz and let him play for the Flash. We don’t need another PF behind Booz and Milsap who won’t get any playing time.
The world where I cry myself to sleep at night:
We clone Cj miles and have two of him. Just playin doe. sorta.
For the Love of the Game
I have decided that I would rather have Ostertag than Mikki Moore.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
That's not true. We don't see eye to eye on some things.
Our feelings for Boozer, but I am definitely in the minority.
Our feelings for Ronnie Price, but many Jazz fans overlook faults because of hustle. I understand that.
We disagree on CJ, but that’s just different perspectives.
And I am not against signing Mikki Moore. My brother-in-law called my last night raving about how great a pick up Moore would be and I didn’t disagree with him. I just think that if you are going to bring back a guy who used to play for the Jazz and knows the system and is big, I think Ostertag is a little bigger and a little longer and I could picture him having a better chance at guarding a guy like Pau Gasol than Mikki Moore. That’s all.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
could be worse
we signed and played james donaldson waaay past his expiration date
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by AllThatJazzBasketball on Mar 2, 2010 5:54 AM MST up reply actions
according to koc
mikki moore is currently injured. he never says anything for certain, but i got the feeling that the jazz wouldnt be interested in signing moore unless he’s healthy.
I believe
He had a bone spur removed. I heard he was healthy enough to comeback soon.
I’m now intrigued by Finley. I’m just worried signing him would slow down Matthews progress.
I still think a big is the way to go. If it’s Mr. 00 himself. Well i can live with that.
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