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Just found this. Eight minutes of Gobert defense.
Keep in mind: this is not a worst-of/best-of type of compilation. Just some basically random situations where Rudy Gobert was the closest defender to the shooter. I think it offers a nice look at player's capabilities.
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Prime Tyson Chandler all day, except it took him a lot less time than it did Tys. I don't really know what that means for his actual peak in like six years, but I think the rest of the league should be terrified.
 
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10-3 in the last 13.

Another lockdown. A Hayward-less offense is pretty frightening, though. Even against the Knicks.
@DJJazzyJody: Coach Q said opponents' effective FG% is his measuring stick on defense. Jazz are ranked No. 13 (49.4 eFG%) on the season.
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I like this guy. It's surely top-three since the trade, too.

Also, I had a dream that they were trying to trade for Eric Bledsoe. :smokin
 
Hayward is questionable for the Rockets. That's not likely to go well.

Either way, I hope Exum matches up against Harden often. Let's really test what the kid has on defense.
 
Kev how do you feel about Burke? You think he can make it as a starter in this league, or best off the bench? His shot selection could be iffy, but he's got some balls as a player.
 
With the team performing as well as it has, him off the bench to score and Exum starting for defense might be the plan going forward.

He's really perplexing. I change my mind about him every few games. He seems to have the clutch gene, but these disastrous shooting nights happen too often. I like him as more of a "true" point guard, but his size and athleticism sometimes makes it difficult for him to get in the paint. And the bench role kind of forces him to be more of a scorer.
 
12-3 in the last 15.

Maybe the best offensive game of Favors' career. It geniunely seems like he gets better on that end every time out.

The rookies were low-key huge, too.

And to touch on Burke a day after that last post, he scored the final bucket in a one-possession game after being three for his last 29. :lol:

This is enjoyable.
 
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Reading through various pre-draft scouting reports on Gobert...


His length and wingspan could compensate for his build, but he might be better served as a stretch-four going forward.
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Despite his length, Gobert isn't much of a rebounder.
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Is a poor defensive rebounder.
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He's not all that athletic.
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If you're looking for an immediate impact player, perhaps look elsewhere.
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He has a mild demeanor, sometimes he appears to play with a reduced gear, lacking much competitive fire.
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At times, his lack of a great feel for the game becomes apparent as he fails to recognize plays before they develop.
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Yikes. Not to mention all the flack he caught for his combine sprint times.

"Poor defensive rebounder."

Averaging nine defensive rebounds per game as a starter.

"Not all that athletic."




Can't run the floor?




The stretch-four comment. :rofl:
 
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Rodney Hood has been an animal the past 5 games. He is having a lot of fun out there. Lights out shooting last night
 
12-24 from the line in a four-point game. :smh:

Forced two improbable dead-ball turnovers and had a chance, though. Didn't love the last real possession.
 
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