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Jabari Parker
Posted by: Kristjan Dyer on March 19th, 2013
The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of the Utah Jazz.Jabari Parker could be what we’ve been looking for. It comes to no surprise to anyone that Utah isn’t a prime location for many players. It’s why we’re never in the talks for big Free Agents or major trades. It’s why the Jazz game plan has always been build through the draft and acquire strong roll players through various trades. Though even when we acquire a star keeping them is very difficult (Deron Williams).
Jabari Parker could be are big star. Those who don’t know who is Jabari Parker is he is along side the Canadian Andrew Wiggins our the most prospected high school recruits since LeBron James. What some people don’t know is that Jabari Parker was also raised as a Mormon and before declaring for Duke had BYU on his short list for Universities. What I’m saying is this is a super star player who could have a strong attraction to playing in the great State of Utah.
There is a lot to indicate that the Jazz already have this in mind. I’ve come across several articles saying Dennis Lindsey has said the Jazz might look to take a step back next season in hopes of getting a better lottery pick. Also saying he would be perfectly okay allowing Al & Paul to walk at the end of this season. Now this is most likely paraphrased or taken out of context but it is pretty interesting. If the Jazz do let both players ago I hope it’s with sign & trade conditions for 1st round draft picks to help enable our chances.
Though I disdain intentionally losing to get a better draft pick I’d be fine with the Jazz taking time to develop their young talent. Letting Paul & Al go will allow for that. Imagine a starting line up of Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter, Gordan Hayward, Alec burks and any one but Mo Williams at the point guard position. Also a more significant roll for DeMarre Carrol and Jeremy Evans. Increased minutes and experience will help build a strong support for a super star. Than when Jabari Parker comes in start him right away instead of wasting him on the bench.
What do you guys think?
and I apologize if this has been mentioned before.
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Too soon to tell.
If there’s any truth to what you’re saying, then I’m sure the FO will keep Corbin around until his contract expires regardless of how much we fall apart this season or how terrible of a coach he is.
So with Corbin still here, it’s very likely we’ll be back in the lottery in 2014 as well.
That said, without Big Lazy Al and some of the other dead weight vets that will hopefully leave this summer, this Jazz team could very well end up being significantly better next year… if Corbin doesn’t have any more mediocre vets to lean on, and is forced to play the better players.
please watch the language William. No reason to use that word or its derivatives.
Parker and Wiggins should be one and out and go 1-2..
@JRN5150
Agreed. Thank you. I tolerate most any language except that one. There’s many more intelligent words to use that will make your point just as forcefully.
I also agree though with the point William was making. No roster will change the fact that Corbin is determined to coach a team that does not represent the Jazz culture. I don’t even refer to this team as the Jazz anymore because it is a disgrace to our heritage. They are the Sucks until Corbin is gone. I love the players on the roster (most of them) but they are still the Sucks as long as Corbin is here.
If Corbin is still in charge next season there is no way I will be buying a season ticket. I will support the team from the sidelines but when I have medical bills to pay back over the next year I will have far better things to spend my money than support that garbage.
Ya if Corbin isnt fired, I’ll still buy league pass, but no way will I make time to watch every minute of Jazz basketball, Id wont DVR games, if I catch the game I catch it.
Sorry Ladies and Gentleman about my language, like many of you, I am a die hard Jazz fans for years and I have to admit it is painful to watch or follow the Jazz this year. We could have won many games this season and be on the 6th or 7th seed in the Western Conference. I personally believed it is nothing to do with the players and it is all Corbin’s fault.
Once again apologise about my language, I was very fraustrated after the Knicks game, we were bascially played against the bunch of old folks, and it makes me sick that we lost that important game.
It’s obviously a long shot we get him, I just have a strong feeling the Jazz we’ll make a strong play in the 2014 draft as there is very little great talent in the 2013 draft class. Another great pick in the 2014 draft would be Kevin Pangos who is drawing comparisons to Steve Nash and plays at Gonzaga with David Stockton, John stockton’s boy.
@ Kristjan, if we were to land Jabari in 2014 (which we won’t), who would you send to the bench? Hayward? I bet we target Andrew Harrison PG out of Kentucky, although Hayward at SG and Jabari at SF could be pretty lethal.
Hayward, he plays amazing coming off the bench and isn’t the type to be offended by it. Obviously it’s a long shot to get Jabari but I think it’s in the realm of possibility if we play are cards right. If not 2014 has a lot of other great potential.