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Marc J. Spears: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jazz announce the Black History Heroes program for K-12 students in Utah. Jazz players, coach Quin Snyder and the team governors will share the global impact of Black history heroes. Classrooms throughout Utah are invited to join the streaming series on the Jazz’s YouTube channel[/URL] pic.twitter.com/Ub2k27tIDW
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[QUOTE][URL="https://www.bakersfield.com/sports/wallace-hoping-for-another-shot-in-the-nba/article_2f1d31d8-6b38-11eb-838a-07c27a1ad144.html"]Following a rather bumpy ride the past year or so, Tyrone Wallace is looking for another shot at an NBA career. Ironically, his shot — or more specifically his outside shot — might hold the key to him getting there. “I truly believe it’s just about the shooting,” said Wallace,[/URL] a career 20% percent 3-point shooter during parts of three NBA seasons. “I think I’ve always done several different things pretty well on the court, as far as defending, driving and I know how to play the game. The biggest thing is to just see the improvement in my shot.”
– via [URL="https://www.bakersfield.com/sports/wallace-hoping-for-another-shot-in-the-nba/article_2f1d31d8-6b38-11eb-838a-07c27a1ad144.html"]RON STAPP [email]rstapp@bakersfield.com[/email] @ bakersfield.com[/URL]
In the nearly year since the league shutdown, Wallace says he’s continued to workout, refusing to take time off even as his future was uncertain, and G League officials grappled with whether they would have a season. [URL="https://www.bakersfield.com/sports/wallace-hoping-for-another-shot-in-the-nba/article_2f1d31d8-6b38-11eb-838a-07c27a1ad144.html"]“It’s been 100% shooting,” said Wallace of his offseason workouts. “I do some other things obviously, ball handling and different finishes sometimes, but the bulk of my focus has been on shooting.[/URL] I have had almost a year to just work on that, so that’s been my main focus.”
– via [URL="https://www.bakersfield.com/sports/wallace-hoping-for-another-shot-in-the-nba/article_2f1d31d8-6b38-11eb-838a-07c27a1ad144.html"]RON STAPP [email]rstapp@bakersfield.com[/email] @ bakersfield.com[/URL]
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improved his body and finish. Always better than Dante
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Stars beat soundly. Udoka hurt with 2 1/2 to go. At least a bad sprained ankle but maybe a lot worse. Carried off in cast. He looks like he still needs a lot of work and his bubble might be over unfortunately. The Bucks Nwara was their best player. He also sprained an ankle. Wright Forman on the other team coming off the bench. Reduced role to his two way last year
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[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/2/10/22274405/does-donovan-mitchell-deserve-to-be-a-part-of-the-nba-mvp-conversation-nba-utah-jazz[/url]
[QUOTE][h=1]Does Donovan Mitchell deserve to be a part of the NBA MVP conversation?[/h]
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the advanced numbers would say no since he's well down the list on his own team despite the media trying to move the narrative another way
[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz have the best record in the league. There are certainly arguments to be made about who the best player is on the Jazz, and who is the most impactful. Some would say Rudy Gobert, others would say Mitchell.
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there's absolutely no argument for Mitchell unless ppg and usage is the barometer. Conley has a case so far
[QUOTE]If you look at some of the most popular overall metrics and statistics, the MVP winners often lead in those categories, but not always.
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not only doesn't he lead any metrics he's not even ranked ever!
[QUOTE]Through the 2016-17 season, Russell Westbrook didn’t rank in the top 50 in offensive, defensive or net rating, had the highest PIE, was 47th in per-game plus-minus and led the league in scoring. The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference.
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don't forget the triple doubles! :facepalm
[QUOTE]Through 25 games this season, among players who have played at least 20 games, Mitchell is 18th in offensive rating, doesn’t rank in the top 50 in defensive rating, is 22nd in net rating, is 43rd in PIE, 21st in per-game plus-minus and is 20th in scoring.
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he is ranked fo the first time ever. Too bad his teammates do much more
[QUOTE]There are clearly players who are having a better statistical impact than Mitchell this season and have had a better statistical impact in previous MVP winning seasons, but the fact remains that Mitchell is one of the most important players on the best team in the league so far this year.
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one of being key
[QUOTE]Maybe he deserves a little more recognition than he’s been getting. The MVP conversation is geared a little more toward individual success, not necessarily toward a player who works toward collective team success. It’s possible that the Jazz culture and style of playing shrinks the chances of earning individual accolades. Maybe if basketball starts to change, the conversation will have to change.
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how could he get more. He has teammates that are better and no matter what it's all about him
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[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2021/2/10/22275888/mike-conley-injured-point-guard-donovan-mitchell-has-been-unleashed[/url]
[QUOTE]Then, against Boston he came through in the clutch on national TV with a 36-9-4 line. In the final minutes, his superior playmaking ability led to him scoring or assisting on every single one of Utah’s final seven buckets of the game. His evolution in not just scoring, but passing is turning Mitchell into [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/2/10/22273292/video-breakdown-breaking-down-donovan-mitchells-insane-passing-wizardry"]one of the league’s premier passers[/URL] and an all-around playmaker.
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now he's a premier passer!
[QUOTE][h=4]It gives hope for next season[/h]
When conley ultimately departs due to financial constraints. Seeing donavan play pg so well this year means we may not see a big drop off next season. I was worried. Our window may be larger than I previously thought. It kind of felt like this season was a do or die type of year.
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/JazzHands2017"]JazzHands2017[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2021/2/10/22275888/mike-conley-injured-point-guard-donovan-mitchell-has-been-unleashed#536419562"]Feb 10, 2021 | 11:59 PM[/URL]
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he's no where near Mike as a floor general
[QUOTE] a capologist that can tell us how much room we have, if any, under the luxury tax next year in various situations might put some threshold numbers that will help fill-in the middle between those extremes, but I think those factors govern. For example, if we win a ring I would think it likely we’d have no problem going into the luxury tax — at least for a couple of years.
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/rschneider23"]rschneider23[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2021/2/10/22275888/mike-conley-injured-point-guard-donovan-mitchell-has-been-unleashed#536420038"]Feb 11, 2021 | 1:28 AM[/URL]
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they can pay him whatever they have to. If they don't like their tax bill there's many guys to trade ahead of Mike
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[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/2/10/22273292/video-breakdown-breaking-down-donovan-mitchells-insane-passing-wizardry[/url]
[QUOTE][I]Donovan has been proving that he has all of the tools to be one of the league’s premier passers[/I]
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at best he's 3rd on his own team
[QUOTE]you will see multiple passes to Gobert that are below his waist. Two were low bounce passes. Gobert starts with his hands up high, has to come way down to collect the pass, and then all the way back up for the bucket. A better pass would be above his head (yes, 11 ft up would be nice). In the clips above, there is only one example of a high pass to Gobert. I fully recognize that such a pass is not always possible, but you won’t see Jingles throwing the ball to Gobert’s waist.
Also, the last couple of games have provided more evidence that Mitchell is best when he is playing PG.
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Kira%20Argonova"]Kira Argonova[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/2/10/22273292/video-breakdown-breaking-down-donovan-mitchells-insane-passing-wizardry#536393268"]Feb 10, 2021 | 11:25 AM[/URL]
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they still haven't figured that out
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[h=4]It was Stockton's fourth season when he became a legit superstar.[/h]
Mitchell is now in his fourth. . .
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Kira%20Argonova"]Kira Argonova[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/2/10/22273292/video-breakdown-breaking-down-donovan-mitchells-insane-passing-wizardry#536399566"]Feb 10, 2021 | 2:03 PM[/URL]
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Stockton was playing behind an all star who he was better than immedately. Mitchell took the spot of someone that should have never started. Mitchell isn't a superstar.
[QUOTE][h=4]Some of those passes in the clips above show such power and accuracy. A baseball background really helps with that.[/h]
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Fesenko%20for%20President"]Fesenko for President[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/2/10/22273292/video-breakdown-breaking-down-donovan-mitchells-insane-passing-wizardry#536406731"]Feb 10, 2021 | 5:57 PM[/URL]
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those are the ones that standout
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[url]https://sircharlesincharge.com/2021/02/10/utah-jazz-threat-lakers-west-title/[/url]
[QUOTE][I]The Utah Jazz is the biggest threat to the Los Angeles Lakers [/I]
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I think other teams match up better against LA
[QUOTE]It’s still very early in the season but if the Jazz continues their winning ways and remain on this trajectory they are on, then it’s not hard to see them competing for a title. They have all of the necessary ingredients to make it happen.
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We'll see. A starting 4 would b nice
[QUOTE]Utah has one of the young up-and-coming stars in [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mitchdo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-"]Donovan Mitchell[/URL], they have one of the best defensive anchors in the middle with [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/goberru01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-"]Rudy Gobert[/URL], they have a veteran point guard who can provide guidance and leadership in [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/conlemi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-"]Mike Conley[/URL], and they also have a deadly assassin in [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-"]Jordan Clarkson[/URL] coming off the bench.
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let's not forget O'Neale who may be the 3rd most valuable guy or Ingles
[QUOTE]The Jazz is winning games in dominating fashion with an 8.8 point differential winning 16 out of 20 by double-digits. Gobert is a huge reason for the Jazz’s success as he impacts the game with his defensive prowess and rebounding.
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someone gets it
[QUOTE]Gobert is a 2-time Defensive Player of the Year, a 4-time All-Defensive player, and a 3-time All-NBA performer who is making his case to be a top 5 player at his position. Gobert’s strengths are catching lob passes and using the screen-and-roll to create mismatches in the paint.
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all NBA means he's top 3
[QUOTE]Role players are also contributing to the Jazz’s success. Joe Ingles and Bojan Bogdanovic have similar styles of play as both are efficient shooters who can play multiple positions. Both players are double-digit scorers and are capable of knocking down shots in any situation.
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nothing alike
[QUOTE]Last year, Conley averaged 14.4 points and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 37.5 percent from downtown. This season, he is averaging 16.6 points and 5.9 assists while shooting 41.9 percent from deep.
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but D is the big difference
[QUOTE]This should be the year Mitchell reaches elite superstar status as last season’s playoff performance showed he has the heart, confidence, and hustle to get the job done. he is only 24 years old and is really just getting started as he will be expected to lead this franchise for years to come.
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why can't it be help lead when others are performing better?
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[url]https://fansided.com/2021/02/10/nba-power-rankings-utah-jazz-gauntlet/[/url]
[QUOTE]But despite their incredibly strong performance to this point, the Jazz don’t necessarily have the feel of a favorite, of a juggernaut waiting on history. But that might change over the next few weeks. In their next 11 games, which will take them to the All-Star break, they’ll see the Bucks, the Heat (twice), the 76ers (twice), the Clippers (twice) and the Lakers. That’s three games against last year’s NBA finalists and five more against other likely top-three playoff seeds.
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Laers and Philly could be tough matchups for them
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[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/261464/Jazz-Optimistic-Mike-Conleys-Hamstring-Injury-Not-As-Serious-As-Last-Season[/url]
good news?
Udoka?
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Andrew Greif: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Per the NBA, the Clippers-Utah matchup on Feb. 19 will now be televised by ESPN[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif"]Twitter AndrewGreif[/URL]
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Andy Larsen: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Mike Conley went through portions of today’s Jazz practice, but not the full session[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/andyblarsen"]Twitter andyblarsen[/URL]
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[QUOTE]In the process, he’s also helping the G League fend off global competitors for players with NBA potential who want to be paid now for their abilities on the court. [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]“They shouldn’t have to go halfway across the world to do something that they can do here,” G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim said this week, before Green and the Ignite kicked off their season on Wednesday in Florida. “Young men shouldn’t be pigeonholed into doing one thing. … We wanted to make sure that we had something in place that more young players that thought this was right for them, they could take advantage of it.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]Michael Lee @ Washington Post[/URL]
But college basketball in those years has been plagued by scandal and a lower quality of play. Meanwhile, players with no interest in attending school have had to find creative alternatives, mostly overseas, for their NBA-mandated gap years. [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]That’s why Abdur-Rahim pushed the G League, which typically functions like the NBA’s minor leagues, to offer financial, personal and professional incentives to keep elite high school players in the states. The result was the Ignite, a separate team of elite prospects, surrounded by handpicked veterans, that has no affiliation with an NBA franchise[/URL].
– via [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]Michael Lee @ Washington Post[/URL]
The G League was already moving toward offering prospects a professional path before Abdur-Rahim took over in December 2018, hoping a $125,000 salary would be enough of a lure. It wasn’t. [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]As Abdur-Rahim pushed the issue, basketball people he respected, including his friend and former agent Aaron Goodwin, convinced him the league needed to drastically increase the compensation and create a more refined program[/URL].
– via [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]Michael Lee @ Washington Pos[/URL]
It worked: For a salary that reportedly exceeds $500,000, Green agreed to bypass a scholarship at Memphis to get on board, giving the G League a face for the program and a magnet for more talent. Isaiah Todd soon followed, shunning a scholarship offer from Michigan. Then came Daishen Nix, Jonathan Kuminga and international projects Kai Sotto of the Philippines and Princepal Singh of India. The team started training in Walnut Creek last August, preparing for a nearly one-month G League season being staged in the same Walt Disney World “bubble” outside Orlando where the NBA played its pandemic-shortened season last year. [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]“These guys are NBA players,” Abdur-Rahim said. “They’re going to play in the NBA. I try to take that anxiety away from them. I don’t think anybody expects them to just go out and dominate.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/11/g-league-ignite-jalen-green-draft/?fbclid=IwAR0BvLU9NxIJjmscnOw3X0saInbQWV6TuwRhXCfIwTCS4cR12MZIFGrELJc"]Michael Lee @ Washington Post[/URL]
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headed in right direction
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[QUOTE]Kyle Neubeck: Ben Simmons said [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“I think I’m the best defensive player in the NBA”[/URL] while talking about the pride he takes guarding guys like Damian Lillard
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KyleNeubeck"]Twitter KyleNeubeck[/URL]
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just in time for Rudy to read before they play! :cheers:
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[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50106156/a-long-comprehensive-journey-how-quin-snyder-crafted-utahs-explosive-offense[/url]
[QUOTE]You could say the seeds of Snyder's space-based system were planted when he was on Duke's Mike Krzyzewski's staff. The Blue Devils spaced out on the perimeter — even often playing with a shooting power forward — to give space for players to drive inside. Basketball philosophy aside, Snyder took a bigger lesson from his six years there.
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Really? He's come up with something new? He's late to the game if anything. Put shooters around your best player. Real ingenius!
[QUOTE]"I can remember coming from Atlanta and the rage in the league was pace in space and that was not necessarily my expectation, but in the immediate past that's the way we have played," Snyder said. "We had Enes Kanter, Derrick Favors, Trevor Booker, Rudy Gobert, and we were starting two bigs. And that was our team. We weren't a pace and space team.
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but should have had Millsap
[QUOTE]He wasn't going to box the Jazz into a certain style of play. Sure, the Warriors were taking over the league by playing a fast and open style but could Utah with Gordon Hayward, Trey Burke and Joe Ingles on the perimeter really outshoot those guys?
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Trey! :lol
[QUOTE]But through the years, the Jazz roster changed, making way for a team that is less about "running the ball," to use Snyder's football term, and one that is focused on airing it out. It's a further sign that Snyder is not committed to playing a certain style, but instead building one around the players he has.
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not really. nothings really changed about what they do other than having guys than can hit shots spotting up instead of guys that can't
[QUOTE]"We don't need to be as open to shoot. ... Oftentimes a look early in the possession is going to be a better look than we get later in the possession," Snyder said. "The more you move the ball, the chances of you making a mistake become greater. If you come down and shoot without passing the ball, you're probably not going to turn the ball over."
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and his teams have always made plenty
[QUOTE]In short, Snyder is never going to be mad with a shot — and that attitude has trickled down to the rest of the team. In a game earlier this month, Gobert got the ball and was open in the corner. He lifted the ball up and for a second it appeared as if he was going to shoot. That might have been the one time Snyder and the Jazz would have questioned a 3-pointer (though since the Jazz held a big lead, it would have been easily forgiven.
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should have taken it
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[url]https://kslsports.com/453101/jazz-face-stiff-competition-in-contending-bucks/[/url]
[QUOTE]Rather than a key matchup consisting of two specific players, Friday’s game will likely be decided by the two teams’ three-point shooting.
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defense