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[QUOTE]Dante Exum is years away.[/QUOTE]
He could already defend. We really have no idea how far away he is. The fact that he was supposed to start would make me think he's already arrived. :confusedshrug:
[QUOTE]But as of last Tuesday, I
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[QUOTE]His foot issues seem to be in the past.[/QUOTE]
It's early! :rolleyes:
[QUOTE]His offensive game has been on display for most of the preseason. And his value to the Utah Jazz is apparent.
Last year at this time, Rodney Hood was more known as the Jazz's second first-round pick in the draft, or as Jabari Parker's sidekick at Duke.
Now, people wonder how he lasted until the No. 23 selection and speculate on how high his ceiling is as a player. Hood's ability to score will be welcome in this Jazz offense, especially since scoring looks like it could be a challenge. And his ability to handle the ball will be essential because the Jazz intend to use the three-wing offense of Hood, Gordon Hayward and Alec Burks for significant stretches.
But can Hood stay healthy? That's the question attached to his name. He missed much of his rookie season with foot issues, coming back for the last two months. And with his elevation to a key role this year, the Jazz can't afford to have him out for long periods.
"I feel good, and I hope the injuries are in the past," Hood said. "I had a little knee tendonitis earlier in training camp, but that's about it. Other than that, I feel great and I'm ready to get started."
Hood, a 6-foot-8 shooting guard, will begin the season as the sixth man. But that he's coming off the bench is window dressing. Expect Hood to play starter minutes and to be on the floor at the end of games. Along with Hayward, Burks and Derrick Favors, expect Hood to take some of the most important shots that will determine the outcome of Utah's season.
Offensively, Hood may actually be the most complete player on the Jazz. He doesn't have Hayward's raw strength or all-around ability. He doesn't have Burks' athleticism. But he is proficient from 3-point range, he can score from 15 feet and he can finish around the rim.
Those attributes make him important to this team. He'll be counted on to space the floor, handle the ball and even manage the offense. For a second-year player, that's a lot of responsibility.
Oh. And the Jazz need him healthy, too.
"He's played well so far," Favors said. "He's shot the ball well, and he's aggressive going to the basket. We're going to need that."
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[QUOTE]He figures to be a regular for the Jazz on the court this season, but his minutes will be limited in a crowded frontcourt rotation that already features Booker, Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert. [/QUOTE]
How will be a regular as the 5th or 6th big? :confusedshrug:
[QUOTE]"I'm just expecting to contribute to the team," Lyles said, "by doing everything I'm capable of doing to help the team win."
While that kind of role won't help his chances of winning Rookie of the Year or All-Rookie team honors, it should provide a chance to develop his game.
Already, he's impressed his teammates with his skillset
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[QUOTE]I have to focus on what I can control." [/QUOTE]
And you do by taking shot after shot! :cry:
[QUOTE]Burke has performed well during the preseason. He hung 22 points on Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers a week ago. He came back with 20 points, four assists and three rebounds against Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. He's shooting the ball better than he has previously in his career. And he's said the game is slowing down for him in his third season out of Michigan.[/QUOTE]
He's looked as streaky as ever. :wtf:
[QUOTE]But Burke knows he's going to have to play at a high level on a consistent basis for the Jazz to be a contending team this season. In cutting Cotton, the Jazz showed confidence in Burke and Neto to get the job done. Neto has had his moments in the preseason, showing off adroit passing skills and the ability to be a pest defensively.
At the same time, Utah's point guard position remains under the watchful eye of the front office. Lindsey has said he wouldn't hesitate to bring in veteran help if he thinks the position needs it. And as a team with playoff aspirations, the Jazz have the assets
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[QUOTE] my reads are getting better
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[QUOTE]Not many people paid much attention when the Utah Jazz signed Jeff Withey to a non-guaranteed contract back in August. As far as the average fan knew, Withey was just another big body for the Jazz to use against Rudy Gobert during training camp.[/QUOTE]
Anyone paying attention though would know he's actually done something at this level unlike many of his teammates and they gave him 200,000 grand guaranteed so I doubt he's been much of a surprise to the team. :facepalm
[QUOTE]But Withey has turned out to be a solid player who may see a lot of minutes at the center position for the Jazz this season, which begins Wednesday at Detroit.
The 7-foot, 222-pounder played the past two seasons for the New Orleans Pelicans, but he didn
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