Portland was 11th in 2009-10 and 12th in 2008-09 in Assist Ratio.Utah was 1st in both those same years. In efficiency, Portland was 7th last year (Utah 8th) and Portland was 2nd in 2008-09 (Utah 9th). So, from a Jazz perspective, every offense probably looks "ISO" compared to other teams, and their ball movement is obviously top notch, but Portland arguably runs an better overall offense than Utah statistically, and with Oden early this season, it was near the top before he got injured. I'd like to see a healthy Oden, LA, Batum, Roy, and Miller play together and see what the offense looks like with that line-up. http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/teamstats
What does Utah matching have to do with a "Vulcan is incompetent angle"? If Utah matched, it's a good move by Vulcan, IMO, just as having Utah match Millsap was a good move. If they don't, well, there will be a ton of pressure on Wesley Matthews next season.
Just go to SLCdunk.com and you'll quickly realize how highly the fans prize that guy ... but most are shocked at the thought of having to pay him 33 million over 5 years.
Pretty sure Powe is under contract with Cleveland for the upcoming season. Option picked up back in May.
after googling... you're right I misread the salary link here at S2 thinking that the 2010 season listed was last season not the upcoming season STOMP
I think everyone from the jazz to WM, his agent and even the Blazers know that this contract is bigger then it should be. But, it's the only shot Paul Allen has of getting WM. I love the fact that we have an owner who wants desperately to build a contender and is willing to make moves like this to try and squeeze out a couple extra wins. regardless of the contract being too much, one thing is very likely, that getting WM will make the Blazers at least marginally better. All the Blazers need is a few of the little things to come together at once. If Oden stays healthy, if Aldridge gets better, If Roy and Miller start off the season better, If Batum continues to ball, If, If, If. A few of these "I'f's" come together and the Blazers will stand a very solid shot at WCF or even a shot at it all. And we have Allen to thank for being willing to take the financial hits needed to give Nate and the Blazers the chance to succeed.
That confirms it. The Jazz won't match. Especially if JC thinks they will. Yeah they lost Boozer (they knew they would) they lost Korver (They wanted to as they never even called him) and they could lose Matthews. That one would hurt but I think they are confident/cocky enough to think they can find a cheaper replacement in summer league. And maybe they can. Plus I don't think they believe they are going to win anything this year anyways, so they may want to wait until next year when AK's contract is gone, and the new CBA is in place. (Which may help smaller market teams) Bottom line is that I think the 9 million dollar (In 7 days) kicker was a good move by the Blazers. Utah won't match
I thought the Martell move might have been an indication the Blazers are going into cost cutting mode . . . glad I was way off on that idea.
