nuraman00
Well-Known Member
Jazz got to quit branding themselves as a development franchise. We don't want to continually be a farm team for the big markets to reap.
I think every situation is different. And the FAs that leave, the don't always go to big markets.
Wes Matthews went to Portland.
Hayward was also considering Miami (a mid to small market). Pat Riley and no income tax in Florida were probably factors.
Deron Williams, Boozer, Millsap, Favors, and Gobert all signed at least one extension.
For Hayward, I'd also be a little nervous since last year was the first great year he had.
Also, I don't think he's going to like his lesser role in Boston. He's not going to get the ball much, and the media will eat him for having that contract but not scoring like he did last year. He's someone who was always trying to prove he belonged with the other stars, and now he won't get the ball enough to really fit in.
As for Favors, this might be premature, but I think injuries have hampered him, and I don't know if he can get back to his previous form.
Exum still could show something, but time is running out.
Let's see what else the Jazz do in FA.
They made the right move by not resigning Hill.
I also feel bad for Ricky Rubio since he flew 13-15 hours from Spain just for the meeting with Hayward.