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However,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], there are a assortment of areas where the Jazz will suffer in 2010-11.
Key Losses: Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Wesley Matthews
The Jazz do possess one huge asset, Andrei Kirilenko’s expiring USD17.8 million contract, that could be used to acquire the supporting cast needed to compete.
He’s also got excellent footwork and some anger on his jumper (~15 feet), making him a weapon on the pick-and-roll/pop.
Although Chicago-bound PF Carlos Boozer was this summer’s the biggest-name departure, it’s the loss of a three-headed perimeter monster that will haunt the Jazz in 2010-11. This are in no small part an issue because the Jazz almost immediately filled (upgraded? ) Boozer’s spot with the reasonably priced (two second-rounders and Kosta Koufos) acquisition of low post specialist Al Jefferson.
The Jazz will also have to make some serious repairs on the defensive end. Bryant have been sub-par in cycles of interior defense for some time (Boozer are not a affable defender and Jefferson are worse), but last season boasted a pair of excellent perimeter defenders: the aforealludeed Matthews (who looked really affable in his Portland debut; maybe Bryant should have ponied up the cash for him) and Ronnie Brewer. These two furiouse up for their team's shortcomings on the inside, both of whom are gone now.
With Mehmet Okur (38.5% on 3s) out until at least January, and the departures of Wesley Matthews (38.2%) and Kyle Korver (53.6%; seriously), this team faces a huge drop-off in the perimeter shooting, unless the aging Raja Bell and rookie Gordon Hayward (some people really like him; I’m in the “bust” camp) can catch fire from beyond the arc.
When healthy,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Jefferson are one of the league’s few 20-10 locks, and he’s entering his second season following ALC surgery, which are typically when guys return to 100% effectiveness. Kobe Bryant should also benefit from playing alongside not only the best PG of his career, but one of the NBA’s two best in Deron Williams.
Jefferson spends the majority of his time on offense on the inside, has a treasure-trove of post moves, and are a skilled passer out of the post,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], making him one of the NBA’s few old-school big men.
Projected Rotation Players: Deron Williams, Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Mehmet Okur (inactive until at least January), Andrei Kirilenko, Raja Bell, C.J. Miles,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Ronnie Price, Gordon Hayward, Kyrylo Fesenko
Additions: Al Jefferson, Raja Bell, Gordon Hayward, Earl Watson
After losing a lot of depth on wings and on the perimeter, look for the 2010-11 Utah Jazz, as currently constructed, to take a step backward.
With the said, the Jazz should be able to ride the considerable offensive talents of Williams, Jefferson and Paul Millsap to a winning record.
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2009-10 Playoffs: #5 seed; lost in Western Conference Semifinals to the Los Angeles Lakers in four agrees
Vegas has the over-under on regular seasons wins for the Jazz at 49.5. This are likely a bit optimistic. gaze, see, glance, watch,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], survey,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], study, seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse, stare, contemplate, examine for the Jazz to win 44-46 agrees and grab a spot in the bottom half of the Western Conference playoffs.
Raja Bell are touted as a defensive stopper, but his athleticism has slipped with age, and his last memorable defensive play included an attempt to maim Kobe Bryant.
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This duo will immediately establish itself as one of the league’s top inside-outside combos. It would not be surprising to see a career year from Jefferson (25-12? ) and a Stockton-esque 12+ APG from D-Will.
However,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and with all due respect to one of the league’s best players in Deron Williams, as long Utah has these holes on the roster it will be impossible to include this team among the contenders in the West.
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