Comments on: Paul Millsap Scares the Lakers http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/ Dime is your daily source for NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, NBA Videos and Sneakers Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:02:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Doworkville http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-144719 Doworkville Wed, 20 May 2009 15:48:02 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-144719 I agree about Ronnie Price. I even respect Jerry Sloan for coming out and saying he made a mistake in not playing Price more. The Jazz need to lose Knight and resign Price, lose Boozer and resign Millsap. If we could get a backup PF like Brandon Bass of Dallas, or someone that hustles we will be fine starting Millsap. If not we are very thin at the PF position, but maybe the Jazz will let the rookies (Koufus) play. I agree about Ronnie Price. I even respect Jerry Sloan for coming out and saying he made a mistake in not playing Price more. The Jazz need to lose Knight and resign Price, lose Boozer and resign Millsap. If we could get a backup PF like Brandon Bass of Dallas, or someone that hustles we will be fine starting Millsap. If not we are very thin at the PF position, but maybe the Jazz will let the rookies (Koufus) play.

]]> By: Borgs http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139237 Borgs Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:12:22 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139237 Paul Millsap is among the best frontcourt backups in the game, but he fouls too frequently and hasn't quite the talent to be an effective starter on a team in title contention. He has to play all out to compensate for his lacking size and relative skill level. Without major improvement, particularly on his jumper (and another growth spurt!), he'll never be the first/second option on offense that Boozer has shown he's capable of being. If Utah keep Boozer and lose Millsap Jazz fans shouldn't be too discouraged. Utah has more than enough to score with the Williams-Boozer one-two punch and without Okur. What they need is an athletic, defensive-oriented C with just a little touch around the hoop to slot in next to Boozer and a SG with handles and an accurate long jumper to co-exist with Brewer and be a second option when the shot-clock runs low. That would make for an exceptionally well balanced team. Paul Millsap is among the best frontcourt backups in the game, but he fouls too frequently and hasn’t quite the talent to be an effective starter on a team in title contention. He has to play all out to compensate for his lacking size and relative skill level. Without major improvement, particularly on his jumper (and another growth spurt!), he’ll never be the first/second option on offense that Boozer has shown he’s capable of being. If Utah keep Boozer and lose Millsap Jazz fans shouldn’t be too discouraged.

Utah has more than enough to score with the Williams-Boozer one-two punch and without Okur. What they need is an athletic, defensive-oriented C with just a little touch around the hoop to slot in next to Boozer and a SG with handles and an accurate long jumper to co-exist with Brewer and be a second option when the shot-clock runs low. That would make for an exceptionally well balanced team.

]]> By: MattinVA http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139225 MattinVA Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:27:34 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139225 I think the real spark was Ronny Price. Came in, and had a putback dunk at the end of the 3rd quarter, then made another nice hoop. May not sound like much, but Utah was struggling to get any offense in the 3rd. In the fourth he was once again all over the place. If he had the last name of "Bryant" or "Williams" he would have drawn about 4 fouls down the stretch due to getting contact by going to the hoop hard. He came up with three offensive boards in 14 minutes - as much as Boozer and Millsap combined. Then, he fought hard to the end, getting a T with under 10s and scoring the last points of the game. Price was the one who really turned the Jazz around, and it was before the 4th quarter. Millsap is good, and I'm a fan of his. But he consistently missed his free throws all series, and was blocked multiple times earlier in the game. Love his hustle, but he wasn't the spark. A huge part of the lift Price brought to the game is that Brevin Knight had been playing so terrible - no points all series, fouls, turnovers, and bad D. In his first minute Price contributed more than BK had all series. Ronny Price deserves his due. Unfortunately, the NBA won't even show his highlight putback dunk online. I think the real spark was Ronny Price. Came in, and had a putback dunk at the end of the 3rd quarter, then made another nice hoop. May not sound like much, but Utah was struggling to get any offense in the 3rd. In the fourth he was once again all over the place. If he had the last name of “Bryant” or “Williams” he would have drawn about 4 fouls down the stretch due to getting contact by going to the hoop hard. He came up with three offensive boards in 14 minutes – as much as Boozer and Millsap combined. Then, he fought hard to the end, getting a T with under 10s and scoring the last points of the game. Price was the one who really turned the Jazz around, and it was before the 4th quarter.

Millsap is good, and I’m a fan of his. But he consistently missed his free throws all series, and was blocked multiple times earlier in the game. Love his hustle, but he wasn’t the spark.

A huge part of the lift Price brought to the game is that Brevin Knight had been playing so terrible – no points all series, fouls, turnovers, and bad D. In his first minute Price contributed more than BK had all series.

Ronny Price deserves his due. Unfortunately, the NBA won’t even show his highlight putback dunk online.

]]> By: LA http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139052 LA Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:38:33 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139052 Millsap single-handely forced Phil to bench Bynum for most of the series. Drew just couldnt handle him down low and was routinely outworked in every facet of the game. Millsap single-handely forced Phil to bench Bynum for most of the series. Drew just couldnt handle him down low and was routinely outworked in every facet of the game.

]]> By: NYCBalla http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139051 NYCBalla Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:37:33 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139051 Milsap is the man! For the last three years I have been a closet Jazz fan - my hometown Knicks are still #1 in my heart, but I loved D-Will in college and have loved him more in the nba. Because of him I've developed interest in Utah and watch there games whenever I can. Having watched a number of Utah games this season I can admit that Boozer is better than Milsap. The difference though is their competitive drive (which results in hardwork). Milsap owns Booze in that regard. Because Booze is supposed to be a team leader but doesn't seem to care about winning - his team suffers. Utah is better off without him. Utah needs to dump Boozer - resign Milsap - and find a reliable big man who is a competitor (wants to win). If they can find that one piece I really think, if they can stay healthy, could be a title contender. Milsap is the man! For the last three years I have been a closet Jazz fan – my hometown Knicks are still #1 in my heart, but I loved D-Will in college and have loved him more in the nba. Because of him I’ve developed interest in Utah and watch there games whenever I can. Having watched a number of Utah games this season I can admit that Boozer is better than Milsap. The difference though is their competitive drive (which results in hardwork). Milsap owns Booze in that regard. Because Booze is supposed to be a team leader but doesn’t seem to care about winning – his team suffers. Utah is better off without him. Utah needs to dump Boozer – resign Milsap – and find a reliable big man who is a competitor (wants to win). If they can find that one piece I really think, if they can stay healthy, could be a title contender.

]]> By: SayItAintSo http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139047 SayItAintSo Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:28:41 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139047 They need to let Boozer walk because I honestly think Mansap (like that nickname though we may as well call him ejaculate) is just a less expensive version with more upside. They should trade away Boozer for Okafor or even a Joel Pryz type of player that can help them sure up the paint. They need to let Boozer walk because I honestly think Mansap (like that nickname though we may as well call him ejaculate) is just a less expensive version with more upside.

They should trade away Boozer for Okafor or even a Joel Pryz type of player that can help them sure up the paint.

]]> By: flavur http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139039 flavur Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:21:32 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139039 This is one of those battles between skilled vs. hardworkers Boozer is a skilled player and getting rebounds and scoring come easy to him but Milsap is just a hardworker and not as skilled as boozer and I think that Milsap would be a better fit for jerry Sloan because he works hard and since he's 6'6 or 6'7 he's not 6'8 he has to work harder and play harder. THAT'S MY OPINION ON THE MATTER This is one of those battles between skilled vs. hardworkers
Boozer is a skilled player and getting rebounds and scoring come easy to him but Milsap is just a hardworker and not as skilled as boozer and I think that Milsap would be a better fit for jerry Sloan because he works hard and since he’s 6’6 or 6’7 he’s not 6’8 he has to work harder and play harder. THAT’S MY OPINION ON THE MATTER

]]> By: jazz http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139033 jazz Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:17:29 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139033 jzsmoove: Regarding Utah centers, you forgot about Thurl Bailey, Mark Eaton, and Greg Ostertag. jzsmoove: Regarding Utah centers, you forgot about Thurl Bailey, Mark Eaton, and Greg Ostertag.

]]> By: Dave http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139016 Dave Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:05:40 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139016 Milsap is not as gifted as Boozer, but there is no doubt he plays with more heart tenfold than Boozer does. Milsap doesn't care how good he looks or what other players or media say about him, he is hungry and works hard to play ball. Nearly all Jazz fans want Boozer gone, but if he does opt to stay in Utah the Jazz will be able to trade him because of his expiring contract and hopefully the Jazz will bite the bullet and keep Milsap regardless of what Boozer decides to do. Milsap is not as gifted as Boozer, but there is no doubt he plays with more heart tenfold than Boozer does. Milsap doesn’t care how good he looks or what other players or media say about him, he is hungry and works hard to play ball.
Nearly all Jazz fans want Boozer gone, but if he does opt to stay in Utah the Jazz will be able to trade him because of his expiring contract and hopefully the Jazz will bite the bullet and keep Milsap regardless of what Boozer decides to do.

]]> By: doc http://dimemag.com/2009/04/paul-millsap-scares-the-lakers/comment-page-1/#comment-139015 doc Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:05:38 +0000 http://dimemag.com/?p=10389#comment-139015 I like him as a backup.Im not getting carried away. I like him as a backup.Im not getting carried away.

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