Pauly M and the 3 position.

If we continue speculating, at least in theory, if Paul loses some weight, he could become a bit faster. His 3 pt shooting is pretty good, I would say, i remember vividly that Houston game when he was “beastin’” :) from the arc in the last seconds. of course it is a small sample size, but i doubt it that he is a terrible 3 pt shooter who simply gets lucky on the rare occasions that he lets it fly from downtown. He has a solid shot, his mechanics are elegant and seamless, at least in my eyes.
I dont think Millsap would be content with coming off the bench. Odom does it, but he is coming off the bench for a contender (maybe an ex contender?). The way I see it Paul would want to start for somebody in this league. I dont doubt his professionalism but I dont think he would embrace the 6th man position. Therefore the only way for him to remain a Jazzman is probably to start at the 3 (that is if Favors is a lock at the 4 for years to come). And I like Millsap and think that we should at least try hard to keep him here. Of course there is always the option of starting him at the 4 and Favors at the 5 (according to some Favors would do a decent job at the 5 as well, although I doubt it)
So, essentially, if we are certain that feeding Favors his big minutes is the right way to go, the conclusion is that Paul will either be “demoted” to the 6th man position or he will be traded (most likely ASAP because of his good value contract). So, the way I see it, he will be traded and soon. Pity because he is a tough, tough player, a hard worker and a skilled guy. i like watching him play. He embodies, IMHO at least, Utah Jazz basketball.

Seems to me that I read an article since the season has ended that quoted Milsap where he stated that he was a 4 in this league and not a 3. It does not appear that Paul wants to change his game/body to become a 3.

inevitably includes him becoming a threat from the arc or near it, for sure. He has shot a good 3 pt % but as we all know he shoots rarely from there so, obviously he, himself, or the coaching staff isnt sold on his ability to bury that long shot on a regular basis. At least at the moment. maybe if he works on it he can get good at it – a 30 % is kinda required in my mind to be considered a danger from afar and spread the defense. then again its not just that easy, you know. you cannot magically turn into a 3 pt specialist overnight, but, you could at least try..and Horny is there to give him a hand – hopefully literally :)

thats how i call him – Pauly M – sounds like a top40 DJ

But i remember him being interviewed during their locker clearing day interviews. (last day they were in the building) Someone asked him how he would feel if he had to start off the bench next season and you could feel he was reluctant to talk about it. he didnt answer that question and it is, at least in my mind, clear that he wont embrace the 6th man role either.

There will be sufficient help and height behind him to cover it. I think it mostly comes down to whether he would want to play the 3 and whether he can develop his shot enough.

maybe you have met my evil twin Hans?