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Denis Might Have An Interesting Six Months Ahead That Changes The Shape Of The Jazz
Posted by: Steven on January 7th, 2013
The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of the Utah Jazz.It seems like a lot of fans here are coming around the idea that Corbin is not the answer to the Head Coach position, so how likely is it that FO will make a similar decision?
Well if the FO want to have any chance of using the 8 expiring contracts they have to make a play for say a true franchise changing player in the shape of Chris Paul say, they will have to first make a decision on the Head Coaching position. Unlike Dwill, Chris Paul is not the type of player that says too much about his coaches, but at the same time does anyone really think that Chris Paul, or any other franchise player for that matter see championship contention coming to Utah under Corbin? The chances are that Chris Paul will see potential shaping up to something big at the Clippers and will look to stay there or see a future with Dirk at Dallas, but if the Jazz really want to use their 8 expiring contracts and turn it into something special they need to make a real attempt at exploring the possibility of enticing Chris Paul to Utah. We can argue all year about who is a better fit going forward for the Jazz, Millsap or Jefferson, but both player’s impact would have minimum effect on the future effectiveness of Favors, Hayward, Kanter and Burks and Jazz future success if Chris Paul was in a Jazz uniform. Denis would not be doing his job if he didn’t at least make an attempt at talking to Chris Paul. Paul is the best PG in the league after all, a position that everyone in the league knows the Jazz need an upgrade in.
In order to be taken seriously in the pursuit of Paul’s affections the Jazz need a trusted coach. Without a roster in place Phil Jackson isn’t going to come here to be average. Jerry Sloan isn’t coming back. Unfortunately the best coaches still have a safe job and won’t be leaving their employment anytime soon, not without some giant powers of persuasion by Denis, which we have yet to see any signs of. So outside of Corbin what are the options for the Jazz.
Personally I like what Nate McMillan was able to do at Portland despite having the worst luck with injuries, the slowness of his teams would be negated if the Jazz really could make a play for Chris Paul.
Stan Van Gundy? I don’t dislike Stan, I kinda like the guy, I just don’t like the drama that he brings with him, his brother for one.
Outside of Nate which I think is the best realistic jobless candidate we can hope to attract I would make another return to San Antonio. I know Uncle Pop isn’t leaving the State of Texas anytime soon. His assistant though might like the chance to be a head coach in his own right. Mike Budenholzer has worked with Pop for almost 20 years, thats plenty of time to see some tricks of the trade, and whilst Pop got a little luck with having Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu in the same team, Mike could get lucky if the Jazz could make a real play for Paul and pull it off, with the likes of Favors and Hayward there to compliment. Denis should already have that relationship with Mike that will make it an easier persuasion than some. The question might then be how long has Pop got in the game and what direction will San Antonio be looking to take when their decision comes.
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They’re called franchise players because the franchises don’t give them up. We couldn’t trade the entire jazz team for paul, and we can’t offer him more money in FA than the already championship contenders in the clippers. A better city, a better team, better money.
Chris Paul’s don’t grow on trees. He isn’t leaving L.A. anytime soon, if ever. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I do give you points for wanting to make the Jazz a better team.
Like just about everyone in the league I expect Chris Paul to stay at the Clippers, but we all know that Dallas are going to try and make a play for him too, and the word is Atlanta with cap room will have a go also. My feeling is that the Jazz have next to no chance of getting Paul to come to Utah as a free agent in the off season and no chance whatsoever of trading for him, that said though it would be a very poor GM that didn’t at least try. With Chris going to be a free gent in the summer it is one off opportunity to really transform the future direction of this franchise. If, and I say IF in the very BIG sense, it could be pulled off it would certainly be a better option of swapping Jefferson and/or Millsap for some margin talent elsewhere. With the best will in the world they might be the best players that were are willing to give up but they aren’t the type of players that are going to get you a bonafide star that is going to transform the organization.
That said I know its a long shot to entice Chris Paul or any other franchise player for that matter, but its a play thats got to be at least explored. Without such ambition this franchise will continue to run along the lines of average
Even Chris Paul was on the Jazz, as long as Ty Corbin is head coach it wouldn’t really matter. The man is a buffoon. He has no idea what he is doing.
*even if
I think Jazz need to create place where someone like CP3 would want to play. Even if Jazz miss out on CP3, Jazz should create an environment were high quality FA or even traded players want to play or sign with. Even though Lakers are bombing, people want to play there cuz of their winning culture: Spurs, Boston, Bulls, and now Clippers and OKC.
Having said that, Jazz are nowhere near there. Corbin is not a hot up and coming coach, there is no buzz. If anything he might attract mediocre to scrub vets cuz they know Corbin plays them. STEP ONE: fire Corbin.
Then Jazz need to change this mediocre, albeit consistent, culture in Utah. Good but not great. The Clippers, the damn, Clippers flip their culture in a couple of years: drafted good players, then PLAYED them a ton of minutes, then made trades to get better—most notably CP3. But CP3 went on a trial basis really, but cuz Clips developed their young talented potential high ceiling players CP3 will resign with the Clips.
The Jazz on the other hand, Al (33 minutes); Millsap (32); Foye (26); Tinsley (26); Watson (??!!) (22)…..all expiring contracts. And the young talented potential high ceiling players….
D Jordan is not better than Kanter, but he has gotten time to develop, plays with confidence, and now plays with a PG that makes everyone better. Favors can be better all around player than Blake, but same thing. Burks: Bledsoe.
Jazz FO just doesnt get it, and Corbin on the court doesnt get it either. Jazz will end up with the same roster Id bet: resign, Foye, Mo, Al, Millsap, Watson.
Also signing someone like C Paul would take a serious bite out of the Cap. Younger players would have to take less or leave.
CP3 makes a whopping $2M more than Al Jefferson. No, there would be room for CP3 for a while at least, if Al and Paul both move on in the offseason. We’d face a choice like the Thunder did with Harden (pay luxury tax or trade him), but that would be down the road.
But let’s be honest. CP3 is not leaving LA now that they are where they are. Do I think we should TRY to get him? YES! But I think now is the wrong time. He’s been traded from NO, he’s had success with his new team, he’s in LA and on State Farm commercials (Cliff Paul ftw). Our chance has passed on CP3 I believe. Just like the Nets with Deron–who re-signed there, the best chance is to trade for a star player (if they are ever get-able) before their contract is up and hope more money (you can offer an extra year on the contract over other suitors) and good success entice them to stay. Superstars just aren’t coming here in free agency. Can we overpay middling free agents like Boozers and Okurs and AK-47s? Sure! Because there’s not a better city offering the same money. But superstars command max money, which the Jazz can do on par with everyone else. So then the choice comes down to lifestyle, weather, ownership with deeper and more willing pockets, sponsorship opportunities, big market exposure, etc. And SLC, as great as it is for us, is not high on the list for those extras I mentioned.
CP3 “New” contract will be a whole lot more.Clips can also offer him more. Way to much money to go anywhere else.
Is CP3 veteran enough for Corbin. I don’t think Steven expects Paul to choose SLC, but rather that the Jazz need to change the club culture in order to attract quality free agents let alone a superstar
@disco: No, cp3 is not veteran enough for Corbin.
@ disco and nick LOL
I actually love Van Gundy and I think held a full blown circus together with the Diva Howard. When howard was out he still got wins thinking outside the box and using their perimeter game. Biggest attribute is he is INSPIRING, he will develope our C4 and get us rolling. He would still be coaching there if the magic FO wasnt desperate for Howard.