Talk to me about Wesley Matthews

GrapeApe · Post #1 » by **GrapeApe** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:14 pm

Is he the answer at the two or do the Jazz fill the need in FA/draft?

dingojazz · Post #2 » by **dingojazz** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:19 pm

He definitely could become the answer. He is the ultimate role player, a guy that won't put up big numbers but helps you win. He's our best on ball defender, is becoming a better 3 point shooter, and is a nice finisher at the basket.

Think of Bruce Bowen, not as big and still a rookie so not quite the same defender (yet), but an 80% free throw shooter. He's really starting to hit that corner 3.

seejaydeja · Post #3 » by **seejaydeja** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:52 pm

If he can keep consistently knocking down his jumpshot, he could very well be the answer. He's just as good of a finisher around the basket as Brewer was IMO and probably a better defender. I'd hate to see him go.

Ming Kong! · Post #4 » by **Ming Kong!** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:47 pm

He doesn't really crash board and rack up assists, but the man can shoot, and he's a very good defender. He shows lots of potential given he's just a rookie and he's already playing with the basketball IQ of a veteran.

Post All-Star, 24 games: .514 .415 .883 scoring 10.6ppg in 27.4mpg.

TexFTW · Post #5 » by **TexFTW** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:44 pm

Matthews is consistently becoming a great role player. I can see him putting 14 ppg/ 3 rpg/ 3 ast plus his intangibles next year. He is already averaging close to 12/ 2.7/ 2 as a rookie since Brewer was traded.

Ming Kong! · Post #6 » by **Ming Kong!** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:38 pm

TexFTW wrote:Matthews is consistently becoming a great role player. I can see him putting 14 ppg/ 3 rpg/ 3 ast plus his intangibles next year. He is already averaging close to 12/ 2.7/ 2 as a rookie since Brewer was traded.

Which is awesome if you consider he has two guys who have been averaging about 20/10 averages in that time period (Williams/Boozer), and Okur has been really hot since too. Miles is also average 12-13ppg in that period too. Pretty amazing the offense we have in our 6-7 top scorers.

BarneyGumble · Post #7 » by **BarneyGumble** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:45 pm

He is our new version of Bryon Russell. Great defender. Above average long shooter. Average finisher around the rim (IMO...but its debatable). Extremely good FT shooter. But needs a system and great players to play off of. I wouldnt expect him to be this great with a team full of "me first" players like the Warriors.

TexFTW · Post #8 » by **TexFTW** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:30 pm

DWill_daShizzle wrote:I wouldnt expect him to be this great with a team full of "me first" players like the Warriors.

He would never pass the requirements to be a Warriors player. His game IQ is just too high.

Post #9 » by **loserX** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:09 pm

He's a likable guy and he does what we need. I'm not sure anyone in the FO really considers him "the answer", though. Role players are great (and necessary) but they don't stop you from checking out other options, which I'm sure the Jazz will do.

d-will8 · Post #10 » by **d-will8** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:36 pm

In response to the initial question, it kind of depends on what you mean by "the answer." He's proven that he has the ability to be a very solid role player in this league. It seems that he may even be an adequate starter at the two. If he keeps improving his outside shot as well as other aspects of his game (i.e. rebounding and passing), he can definitely have a long and productive career. That being said, his upside is relatively limited. That doesn't mean the Jazz shouldn't keep him around, but getting a wing with a higher upside and the ability to create his own shot more consistently and effectively than the Jazz's current wings should still be one of the team's top priorities come draft time.

Post #11 » by **jazzfan1971** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:58 pm

Jazz liked him enough to ship out Brewer. That should tell you something about how highly the Jazz think about him.

I honestly don't know what else this kid would have to do to win over folks around here. He's defending, he's hitting shots, he's not making a lot of mistakes, he's playing within the offense. He's been about flawless.

I like him just the way he is. I don't think we need an upgrade to a Vince Carter or Monta Ellis at the 2. But, if Brandon Roy was available I'd think about it

IMHO he's everything we need from our SG. Fits in perfectly. What more could one ask?

Pai Gow · Post #12 » by **Pai Gow** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 3:02 am

^^ Maybe to throw a decent pass into the post.

Post #13 » by **loserX** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:11 pm

jazzfan1971 wrote:Jazz liked him enough to ship out Brewer. That should tell you something about how highly the Jazz think about him.

That just tells me they didn't think Brewer was the answer either

Reckless · Post #14 » by **Reckless** » Thu Apr 1, 2010 5:34 am

loserX wrote:
jazzfan1971 wrote:Jazz liked him enough to ship out Brewer. That should tell you something about how highly the Jazz think about him.

That just tells me they didn't think Brewer was the answer either

That playoffs last season hurt the jazz confidence in Brewer and than when he started out this season struggling more and more with his jumpshot, that made it easier for the jazz to let him go. It was unfortunate, i was a big brewer fan, but it was a business decision.

I like Wesley Matthews he's pretty solid player and cheap

LjJazzman · Post #15 » by **LjJazzman** » Thu Apr 1, 2010 5:05 pm

Something that hasn't been said yet is that hes tough. Very tough.

Post #16 » by **jazzfan1971** » Thu Apr 1, 2010 5:28 pm

Did he play football?

parkerj · Post #17 » by **parkerj** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 3:32 pm

nope, soccer