The Downbeat - 22 July 2010 - #277 - The Former Jazz Edition
by Basketball John on Jul 22, 2010 7:38 AM MDT
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So who's going to run the pick and roll now that Boozer is gone? Sebastian Pruiti breaks it down,
Jefferson and Millsap’s numbers are so similar that it is basically a toss up when trying to figure out who is better at running the pick and roll. So when deciding who will replace Carlos Boozer as the main screener, the Jazz are going to have to look at some outside factors.
According to the article, the Jazz run the pick and roll about 10% of the time. Some might think that's it's about 90% of the time, but this just isn't the case.
A nice interview of Karl Malone from one of his nephews, Adam Fisher. There are some pretty good quotes, including this one,
AF- Who was your favorite player to play against? And who was the best player you ever saw besides MJ?
KM- Well you say MJ is the best player you have ever seen. I didn't say that. I don't consider him the best player I've ever seen. [I]t's debatable that it could be Wilt Chamberlain or Bill Russell. The best teammate/player I ever played with was John Stockton.
I'm disappointed that we didn't see any third-person references.
So OMSW is finally a Blazer. Blazersedge is all over it. Siler has been on fire since announcing that he's leaving. And Kelly Dwyer looks at whether Matthews and Bell are worth it.
And a final goodbye to Ronnie Brewer as he talks about the the newest members of the Bullzz,
We're all different players. If you want to see a pure 3-point shooter you're going to see Kyle Korver. He plays hard and he's going to hustle for you night in and night out. He's going to try to do everything possible for this team to win. Booz, he's an All-Star caliber power forward. He's going to give you a double-double almost every night--if its mid-range or in the post. He's a guy that can finish at the rim and do anything possible to make this team win. Me, I'm a versatile guy that does a lot of different things. I'm improving on my three point shot but other than that I'm a guy who can handle the ball, get the rebound and take it down the court, distribute the ball, finish at the rim, run the half court offense, be in the pick and roll, penetrate and kick to other players, and post up smaller guards. On defense, I provide a presence on the perimeter with my athleticism and length--I play the passing lanes to get steals. I think we all compliment each other well and add something to this team completely different from each other--but together we can make a difference.
Thursday poll,
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1) That correlates with some recent FanPosts
Which reminds me: for those that asked in Yucca Man’s post, I’m working on the Beginners Guide to the Flex Offence. Once I get the Rec League Grand Final out of the way on Sunday I’ll get it done
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1. My guess is that Jefferson becomes the “main” screener, but it will probably be more of who is on the court.
2. Yeah I was waiting for a reply somewhere in the ballpark of “Karl Malone thinks that Karl Malone was the best player”. Honestly, I think I would be shocked if he didn’t say Stock. I always question when people say MJ was the G.O.A.T. but I wonder how much of his comments about Jordan are out of bitterness?
8. I don’t know who to believe in the he said / she said battle that is going on with Wes and the Jazz but either way, both parties should be happy and best of luck to Wes. I find it hard to believe in that article they say Wes is a $10 mill a year man. Let’s let a couple years decide that. Could they run Roy at the point and Wes at the 2? If they went with Miller, Roy and Wes as their 1,2 and 3 then that is a small lineup. I wonder how they work Wes in the lineup?
4. ,l,, That is my version of the middle finger.
5. 26-35 range. Should do a height poll next.
im in that 26-35 range. can’t believe siler is on fire, who is he going to burn now, jk, i know he is a fav here but really, he was a paid reporter but he doesn’t have a job, personally i read his stuff but i find his sentiments passive aggressive and pretty mormon, i think i’m going to puke now, besides i agree with almost nothing he says, he was a huge okur supporter, price supporter, boozer hater, ahhh, i don’t have time for personal agendas, i want good basketball.
Wow
I’ve thought Siler was the best beat reporter in town. And he has been, in my opinion, ever since he got here. He asks the best questions, he writes about the most interesting stuff (especially in the Jazz Notes Blog), receives the best quotes, and he sees beyond the stats.
I’ll be really bummed when he leaves.
I got the crap beat out of me in Provo one time
Boozer hater?
Are you kidding? some of the stuff he wrote about Boozer, particularly during the i’m going to get a raise regardless were about the only positive things I read about Boozer at the time. Pretty mormon is a strange uhhh expression to use, not sure exactly what you mean there….
I’m with El Aguacil, the guy would have to be in the top 3 beat writers for any team, you don’t see the dedication that he puts into his work in many other beat writers…
#2
I’m disappointed that we didn’t see any third-person references.
roflol…
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2. At least he didn’t say Kobe Bryant was the best teammate/player he ever played with.
8. Still not quite over losing him. in a despondent tone: Oh, my sweet Wesley!
4. So do I really have to kind of sort of root for them (you know, when I’m not rooting for the Jazz)? Part of me wants to, but then I remember the late 90s…and then I remember that they have Derrick Rose, and I really don’t like him. Decisions, decisions.
5. 18-25. I’m slowly adjusting to a world in which I’m older than most of the guys who come into the league.
TV Ratings
Last years finals reached the highest ratings since the Jazz finals years. I wonder if we are not witnessing the league trying to increase ratings. Utah becomes better. Chicago is better. Could they meet in the finals? I just hope for a different outcome this time.
I realize this is said in joking, but im not sure that the Finals ratings back in the Utah Chicago series were as much about the Jazz as they were more about MJ. As much of a fan I am, I am resigned to the fact that Utah will never be put into a situation where they command massive ratings by themselves. I kind of like that though. It plays well with our “us against the world” attitude.
1- Is it just me or did the initial scouting reports say that Al’s game wasn’t very centered around a p&r offense? i could be wrong. There are so many variables just because the tools that Al will have to work with this coming year are going to be so different and so much better than he has ever had. I think that Jefferson will be able to reinvent his game to a degree into whatever he wants. That being said, I think that the pick and roll might become Mansap’s bread and butter. That could leave the threat of Al hanging out down low in the post keeping defenders honest.
So I just solved our back-up point guard problem
Chris Paul wants to be traded. New Orleans wants to save money. Let’s trade AK’s expiring contract for Paul!
....
BOOOOOOOOOOM. That was the future of the jazz exploding.
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Stockton to Malone- The perfect combination!!
"I think he just said, 'Oh my Gosh,' or whatever they say in Provo."- ESPN talking about QB. Max Hall after BYU defeated third ranked Oklahoma (2009).
MonSTARZ forever!
Totally worth
just for Paul to back up Williams for a game.
i would never
let these cp3 lovers hear the end of it.
"I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure."
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