Power Tankings

[UGLI baby]

What teams do you think have the strongest tank? Who's tank worries you the most and how do you think the Jazz stack up?

UGLI's pWr Tankings


1) Milwaukee- Just a horrible roster, and there is fan support for the tank.

Silver Lining- they have one of the worst owners in sports. A horrible track record of short sighted moves. If they start sniffing the playoffs in the horrible East, I could see ownership wanting to make a run at it.

2) 76ers- This team was built to tank. They started off the year extremely hot, but they worry me because I think they will tank with absolutely no shame down the stretch. They also have a really hard schedule the last month and a half of the season. (prime time for tanking)

3) Toronto- They might deserve to be #2 tbh. They seem to be blowing it up, but it was basically already blowed up so who knows. The reason they are #2 instead of #3 is they just got rid of a guy that everyone hated to play with. That might provide a little boost in the short term as evidenced by their win over the Lakers yesterday.

4) Utah Jazz- I'm still not 100% sold on the tank, I think we will win some frustrating games down the stretch because we will refuse to purposely lose, and Trey Burke is also too much of a winner to have a true tank. However, I can't ignore the fact that the Eastern teams are going to get a lot of accidental wins, and as of now it seems we are the only team in the West that is tanking. Things *could* be breaking just right for us.

5) Cleveland- Things are very tenuous for the Cavs because most of their key players are very injury prone. If Irving goes down they have the propensity to tank with no shame whatsoever.

6) Kings- The Gay trade shows that they will not be trying to lose on purpose, but the only problem is that Gay is a horrible team player. They are ranked this low because I think they want to win, but I could see the Gay trade being great for them or totally destroying any chemistry they have, leaving them with one of the worst records.

7) Orlando- They actually have a lot of nice pieces and a good coach, so I could see them beating up on the bottom teams in the East. They are still a definite threat though because they don't have a full roster, and I don't doubt that the organization would be ok to tank down the stretch.

8) Knicks- They don't own their pick and have no incentive to tank, but it is somewhat worrisome that they have been this bad while trying to win.

9) Nets- Same as the Knicks.

10- Grizzlies- lots of injuries, but not a true threat IMHO.

[QuantumMacgyver]

1) Milwaukee- This is the team to watch. Too many injuries and no top notch talent.

2) 76ers- MCW can't seem to stay healthy. Rumors are circling that Philly is dangling Hawes, Young and Co. Biggest thing keeping Philly from #1 is MCW is just too good to not accidentally win them some games.

3) Utah Jazz- The Jazz are the lone team in the west with top 5 aspirations in this summers draft. That will help them immensely as they are going to be facing far stiffer competition than the east. The east only has 4 teams over .500. So the east coast tankers are going to be facing off against each other, whereas the Jazz will have the easier path to tanksville thanks to the fact that they will be facing teams with playoff aspirations.

4) Toronto- Nothing ever goes right for Toronto. If they try to win, they lose. So, here's hoping that them trying to lose means they win. A la vs. the Lakers on Sunday.

5) Bulls- The Rose era may very well have come to an end. If the Bulls can find a suitor for Boozer then they surely give up whatever it takes to rid them of his woes. Luol Deng might be the piece they have to dangle to convince someone to take Booz, and if that happens then the Bulls definitely find themselves in the top 6.

6) Kings- Too many streaky shooters to lose as much as they might like. Much like GSW when they barely retained their pick last year. Sure they'll be able to lose a lot of games if that's what they are looking for, but Gay and Cousins have no incentive to intentionally lose. Might be time for the Kings to start genuinely constructing a winning team around Cousins before he finds another team to throttle with his childish antics and immense court skills.

7) Cleveland- I don't see a Kyrie injury changing this teams win total enough to really impact their draft position more than a two spots. He's been pretty awful this year thus far. Tristan Thompson is the real player to watch. If he goes down then this team may find themselves in the top 5... again! But don't worry. If they get #1 or #2 they'll be sure to leave Wiggins and Parker on the board for someone else to enjoy. #wtfanthonybennett

8) Timberwolves- The pesky timberwolves aren't awful, but they aren't impressing a whole lot of people either. If the wolves accept the fact that there might not be much Love in 'Sota once he hits FA, then they might just bite the bullet, trade him for picks and young talent, and propel themselves into the elite of the lottery. The only problem for 'Sota is that the trade deadline might just be too late in the game to fire up the tank.

9) Wizards- John Wall has been impressive. So have Marcin and Nene. Bradley Beal is nearing a return. Everything seems to be coming together for the Wiz. However, if Wall goes down then the Wiz will do everything in their power to accrue as many L's as possible.

10- Suns-I have a hard time seeing this team lasting deep into the season. That being said I don't see them lacking the talent to properly run the tank efficiently.

[HolyToledo12]

I have to admit that the Jazz are the expert tankers. They are tanking without looking like they are tanking. Milwaukee, 76ers, Celtics, and now even Toronto (after Gay trade) are accused of being tankers but not the Jazz. The Jazz are developing their young players. The Jazz may not be tanking but may end up with the worst record. The perfect mix #1 pick without the tag of tankers.

[UGLI baby]

1) Milwaukee- This is the team to watch. Too many injuries and no top notch talent.

2) 76ers- MCW can't seem to stay healthy. Rumors are circling that Philly is dangling Hawes, Young and Co. Biggest thing keeping Philly from #1 is MCW is just too good to not accidentally win them some games.

3) Utah Jazz- The Jazz are the lone team in the west with top 5 aspirations in this summers draft. That will help them immensely as they are going to be facing far stiffer competition than the east. The east only has 4 teams over .500. So the east coast tankers are going to be facing off against each other, whereas the Jazz will have the easier path to tanksville thanks to the fact that they will be facing teams with playoff aspirations.

4) Toronto- Nothing ever goes right for Toronto. If they try to win, they lose. So, here's hoping that them trying to lose means they win. A la vs. the Lakers on Sunday.

5) Bulls- The Rose era may very well have come to an end. If the Bulls can find a suitor for Boozer then they surely give up whatever it takes to rid them of his woes. Luol Deng might be the piece they have to dangle to convince someone to take Booz, and if that happens then the Bulls definitely find themselves in the top 6.

6) Kings- Too many streaky shooters to lose as much as they might like. Much like GSW when they barely retained their pick last year. Sure they'll be able to lose a lot of games if that's what they are looking for, but Gay and Cousins have no incentive to intentionally lose. Might be time for the Kings to start genuinely constructing a winning team around Cousins before he finds another team to throttle with his childish antics and immense court skills.

7) Cleveland- I don't see a Kyrie injury changing this teams win total enough to really impact their draft position more than a two spots. He's been pretty awful this year thus far. Tristan Thompson is the real player to watch. If he goes down then this team may find themselves in the top 5... again! But don't worry. If they get #1 or #2 they'll be sure to leave Wiggins and Parker on the board for someone else to enjoy. #wtfanthonybennett

8) Timberwolves- The pesky timberwolves aren't awful, but they aren't impressing a whole lot of people either. If the wolves accept the fact that there might not be much Love in 'Sota once he hits FA, then they might just bite the bullet, trade him for picks and young talent, and propel themselves into the elite of the lottery. The only problem for 'Sota is that the trade deadline might just be too late in the game to fire up the tank.

9) Wizards- John Wall has been impressive. So have Marcin and Nene. Bradley Beal is nearing a return. Everything seems to be coming together for the Wiz. However, if Wall goes down then the Wiz will do everything in their power to accrue as many L's as possible.

10- Suns-I have a hard time seeing this team lasting deep into the season. That being said I don't see them lacking the talent to properly run the tank efficiently.

Solid write up. I And 1'd you bro.


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[Inigo Montoya]

I have to admit that the Jazz are the expert tankers. They are tanking without looking like they are tanking. Milwaukee, 76ers, Celtics, and now even Toronto (after Gay trade) are accused of being tankers but not the Jazz. The Jazz are developing their young players. The Jazz may not be tanking but may end up with the worst record. The perfect mix #1 pick without the tag of tankers.

i'm pretty sure everyone in the league knows the jazz are tanking. fans too.

[KDBG]

What teams do you think have the strongest tank? Who's tank worries you the most and how do you think the Jazz stack up?

UGLI's pWr Tankings


1) Milwaukee- Just a horrible roster, and there is fan support for the tank.

Silver Lining- they have one of the worst owners in sports. A horrible track record of short sighted moves. If they start sniffing the playoffs in the horrible East, I could see ownership wanting to make a run at it.

2) 76ers- This team was built to tank. They started off the year extremely hot, but they worry me because I think they will tank with absolutely no shame down the stretch. They also have a really hard schedule the last month and a half of the season. (prime time for tanking)

3) Toronto- They might deserve to be #2 tbh. They seem to be blowing it up, but it was basically already blowed up so who knows. The reason they are #2 instead of #3 is they just got rid of a guy that everyone hated to play with. That might provide a little boost in the short term as evidenced by their win over the Lakers yesterday.

4) Utah Jazz- I'm still not 100% sold on the tank, I think we will win some frustrating games down the stretch because we will refuse to purposely lose, and Trey Burke is also too much of a winner to have a true tank. However, I can't ignore the fact that the Eastern teams are going to get a lot of accidental wins, and as of now it seems we are the only team in the West that is tanking. Things *could* be breaking just right for us.

5) Cleveland- Things are very tenuous for the Cavs because most of their key players are very injury prone. If Irving goes down they have the propensity to tank with no shame whatsoever.

6) Kings- The Gay trade shows that they will not be trying to lose on purpose, but the only problem is that Gay is a horrible team player. They are ranked this low because I think they want to win, but I could see the Gay trade being great for them or totally destroying any chemistry they have, leaving them with one of the worst records.

7) Orlando- They actually have a lot of nice pieces and a good coach, so I could see them beating up on the bottom teams in the East. They are still a definite threat though because they don't have a full roster, and I don't doubt that the organization would be ok to tank down the stretch.

8) Knicks- They don't own their pick and have no incentive to tank, but it is somewhat worrisome that they have been this bad while trying to win.

9) Nets- Same as the Knicks.

10- Grizzlies- lots of injuries, but not a true threat IMHO.

Welcome to the board mayne. You're one of my favorite posters on Jazzfanz, you're a hilarious mother f*****. It's funny though, cause usually you're like the class clown type, but this tank is really driving you crazy. Every time the Jazz win, you turn into a pissy slut. We're sluts with you though man. There would be nothing worse than to get the 10th pick in the draft. I either want a deep run in the playoffs (which obviously isn't happening this year), or a top 3 pick.

[JazzMatt13]

The fact is, Jazz and Kings are worst team in West Coast. Unless Wolves, Suns, or Pelicans attempt to blow up during season, Jazz are pretty much locked for a bottom 5 pick!

It just all depends on "how crappy the east coast really is" and how many fight for a bottom 10. I am already betting 5+ teams under 30.

I think are only real competition at this point is Bucks, if your talking #1 worst. Knicks and Nets will pick up and win after guys get healthy, but still average out to a +30 team, with them, I think Bulls, Bobcats, and Wizards should be above 30 also.

The 76er's are weird, I personally think Turner and Young make this team nice, Hawes and Williams just compliment them. Then again, it doesn't take much to be "decent" in east coast, with almost half the conference not even being competitive. I expect another 10 give away wins to Philly just for "showing up", like how Miami Heat has already been given 6-0 in its division!!!

It is the Cavs, Magic and Raptors as the 3 gunners who are going to try and crap on our parade. I personally think Raptors and Cavilers are decent teams and have no reason to be under 30, both with great talent!


This is the likely bottom 5 teams with worst record, and the player I think they draft:

My Mock Draft/Prediction:

1-Magic-Wiggins
2-Bucks-Randle
3-Jazz-Parker
4-Philly-Embiid
5-Raptors-Smart

[grandad10]

Somehow someway.. Wiggins will be a Raptor

[gameface]

[UGLI baby]

What teams do you think have the strongest tank? Who's tank worries you the most and how do you think the Jazz stack up?

UGLI's pWr Tankings


1) Milwaukee- Just a horrible roster, and there is fan support for the tank.

Silver Lining- they have one of the worst owners in sports. A horrible track record of short sighted moves. If they start sniffing the playoffs in the horrible East, I could see ownership wanting to make a run at it.

2) 76ers- This team was built to tank. They started off the year extremely hot, but they worry me because I think they will tank with absolutely no shame down the stretch. They also have a really hard schedule the last month and a half of the season. (prime time for tanking)

3) Toronto- They might deserve to be #2 tbh. They seem to be blowing it up, but it was basically already blowed up so who knows. The reason they are #2 instead of #3 is they just got rid of a guy that everyone hated to play with. That might provide a little boost in the short term as evidenced by their win over the Lakers yesterday.

4) Utah Jazz- I'm still not 100% sold on the tank, I think we will win some frustrating games down the stretch because we will refuse to purposely lose, and Trey Burke is also too much of a winner to have a true tank. However, I can't ignore the fact that the Eastern teams are going to get a lot of accidental wins, and as of now it seems we are the only team in the West that is tanking. Things *could* be breaking just right for us.

5) Cleveland- Things are very tenuous for the Cavs because most of their key players are very injury prone. If Irving goes down they have the propensity to tank with no shame whatsoever.

6) Kings- The Gay trade shows that they will not be trying to lose on purpose, but the only problem is that Gay is a horrible team player. They are ranked this low because I think they want to win, but I could see the Gay trade being great for them or totally destroying any chemistry they have, leaving them with one of the worst records.

7) Orlando- They actually have a lot of nice pieces and a good coach, so I could see them beating up on the bottom teams in the East. They are still a definite threat though because they don't have a full roster, and I don't doubt that the organization would be ok to tank down the stretch.

8) Knicks- They don't own their pick and have no incentive to tank, but it is somewhat worrisome that they have been this bad while trying to win.

9) Nets- Same as the Knicks.

10- Grizzlies- lots of injuries, but not a true threat IMHO.

Welcome to the board mayne. You're one of my favorite posters on Jazzfanz, you're a hilarious mother f*****. It's funny though, cause usually you're like the class clown type, but this tank is really driving you crazy. Every time the Jazz win, you turn into a pissy slut. We're sluts with you though man. There would be nothing worse than to get the 10th pick in the draft. I either want a deep run in the playoffs (which obviously isn't happening this year), or a top 3 pick.

Haha I am legit filled with rage when the jazz win. I turn off the game if we are up big. It just feels too weird to hate your own teams players for doing good.

do you post over there, or just read?

[Stoked]

Welcome to the board mayne. You're one of my favorite posters on Jazzfanz, you're a hilarious mother f*****. It's funny though, cause usually you're like the class clown type, but this tank is really driving you crazy. Every time the Jazz win, you turn into a pissy slut. We're sluts with you though man. There would be nothing worse than to get the 10th pick in the draft. I either want a deep run in the playoffs (which obviously isn't happening this year), or a top 3 pick.

I agree. I want the Jazz to finish with a top 3 (or bottom three depending on how you look at it) or a good play off run. Picking 10-14 would be the worst outcome.

[UGLI baby]

Anyone know how to get a piece of gum off your shoe??

[StokedFU]

Anyone know how to get a piece of gum off your shoe??

hairspray hair, rub shoe bottom on hair.

[kebutah]

Put the shoe in the freezer. When frozen gum should break off.

[UGLI baby]

Put the shoe in the freezer. When frozen gum should break off.

AND 1'd.

Never thought of that.

[StokedFU]

Put the shoe in the freezer. When frozen gum should break off.

AND 1'd.

Never thought of that.

ahem

[gameface]

or right now just put your shoes outside

#itscoldoutthere

[Stoked]

The Jazz are coached by Corbin.

Have Lucas and Biedrins.

Have two d-leaguers.

Have had injuries missed games to Biedrins, Evans, Burke, Favors, Williams and Rush.

Have the hardest schedule in the NBA (win %)

Play in the loaded west.

A GM dedicated to the tank.


Doesn't matter what other teams do. Jazz have this.

[gameface]

The Jazz are coached by Corbin.

Have Lucas and Biedrins.

Have two d-leaguers.

Have had injuries missed games to Biedrins, Evans, Burke, Favors, Williams and Rush.

Have the hardest schedule in the NBA (win %)

Play in the loaded west.

A GM dedicated to the tank.


Doesn't matter what other teams do. Jazz have this.

Integrity might end up getting in the way.

[UGLI baby]

The Jazz are coached by Corbin.

Have Lucas and Biedrins.

Have two d-leaguers.

Have had injuries missed games to Biedrins, Evans, Burke, Favors, Williams and Rush.

Have the hardest schedule in the NBA (win %)

Play in the loaded west.

A GM dedicated to the tank.


Doesn't matter what other teams do. Jazz have this.

I truly despise you.