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Earl Watson Wants a Trade?
Posted by: Landon J on March 25th, 2012
The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of the Utah Jazz.According to a recent article by the Salt Lake Tribune, Tyrone Corbin has decided that Jamaal Tinsley is the team’s new backup point guard. While saying this isn’t a demotion to Earl Watson, he says that he’s going with the hot-hand. However, he stated that Watson could likely see time during the upcoming game in New Jersey. Earl Watson’s remarks were a bit unexpected. He knows that the coach has the right to make that decision, and that Tinsley has been playing well, but says he will “talk to his agent” about his new role with the team.
I was surprised to hear that Watson wished this news would’ve come before the trade deadline. Watson is a great player and a great person. I’m a big fan. And it makes sense that he wants playing time. But what he said just struck me in a rough way. This could have just been his way of demanding playing time, or perhaps he really doesn’t see a future anymore with this team. With the trade deadline already past, he’s obviously not going anywhere soon, so it will definitely be interesting to see what happens with him in the next couple weeks.
I love having Watson on our team, but it’s obvious that the team has been very successful with him and Raja Bell out. Is this a sign that the team is better off without them? Do they slow down our tempo, or ease up our defense? It’s arguable. I honestly think that Corbin is smart to keep Watson out for now, and then let him play when this team loses it’s current “swagger.” Or should he let Watson play while everyone else is already playing so well? What are everybody’s thoughts?
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Well Tinsley’s contract expires this season (17 more games) and Earl’s expires next season (99 more games). So if I’m Earl, I hold off on ‘trade me’ requests until after this season to see if the Jazz re-sign Jamaal. Love Earl, but Tinsley is a better offensive player with the same assist abilities. Earl has a bigger heart and desire, though. Kind of a wash with me as to the backup PG.
As Jerry used to say STAY READY. You never know when an injury or something else can happen and he will be called on to help the team. We may very well need Earl and his heart during this playoff run.
Bullsh*t. Did you READ the article? Earl Watson never said he wanted a trade. His agent never said he wanted a trade. The Jazz never said he wanted a trade.
“…I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. It happens everyday in sports. But there’s always options. You just stay ready and stay professional and stay supportive. No matter where you at you want to win. So you cheer for your teammates. It is what it is.”
Come on Landon.
The only thing Watson said that could be construed as considering the possibility of playing elsewhere was this: “I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have a problem playing on any other team, so it’s not like I’m out of the NBA…Just stay ready and just let my agent figure all the business side out.”
Brian T Smith loves to stir up controversy and look for stories when there aren’t any.
Sometimes, too much depth can be a curse. Deserving players wanting minutes that just aren’t available.
I don’t suspect Tinsley or Watson fit into this teams long term future (and I’m sure Howard and Bell are in the same situation).
At some point, the Jazz are going to need to find a young point guard to groom. They have young talent at all the other positions.
I won’t miss him. He was a defensive liability and cannot shoot worth a $&!+ . Plus he can’t run a offense unless it’s a rare ally oop pass. It drives me nuts when he picks up his dribble all the time. Now if Harris would get more minutes. I hate some of Corbin s substitution methods.
Earl’s a great person, i seriously differ on the great player part. Hes a good energy and team chemistry builder. If this article holds any weight or this conversation with earl went down, then im surprised he responded like that. Earl and Bell are extremely limited players in the talent department to be bitching this much. Ive been begging to play Tinsley over earl all season and finally he is being put into rotations… so i am a little biased for this topic but notice suddenly the offense doesnt go into a complete freeze when harris is off the floor.
“Nick Knows All”, you managed to leave out a certain quote:
“It’s just the way it is. But it’s just unfortunate it happened after the trade deadline. So timing of the season is bad.”
I don’t disagree about how Brian T Smith may write his stories, but that appears to be something Earl Watson said, not something that Brian T Smith came up with. And that quote sends a message to me that Earl would’ve liked to consider his options with other teams. My blog post was more about starting a discussion than it was to say “Earl Watson has demanded a trade.”