The long term organizational impact of Taylor Hendricks injury
The Utah Jazz face a significant challenge as Taylor Hendricks’ injury impacts their rebuilding strategy. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, explores the implications for the team’s future, discussing how this setback affects their tradable assets and long-term plans. With Hendricks’ unique skill set and potential as a key piece in the Jazz’s puzzle, his absence raises questions about the team’s ability to secure high-quality players or draft picks. Can the Jazz navigate this hurdle and maintain their momentum in the NBA?
The episode also examines the Jazz’s offensive struggles, with a focus on improving shot quality and shooting percentages. David Locke analyzes the team’s current standing, highlighting the need for players like Jordan Clarkson to regain form and for Keyonte George to find his rhythm. Additionally, the discussion touches on Victor Wembanyama’s performance with the San Antonio Spurs and the challenges he faces in his second season. How will the Jazz and Spurs adapt to these early-season obstacles?
0:00 Intro
5:09 Taylor Hendricks’ Injury Impact
10:19 Contractual Challenges for Taylor Hendricks
15:29 Jazz Offensive Struggles
20:36 Key Players’ Performance Concerns
25:14 Victor Wembanyama’s Shot Chart
30:20 NBA Team Concerns
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13 comments
I understand we want to get better, but we also want to be bad enough to get a top 5 pick.
The jazz will never win a title now if only Taylor played this year we would win 10 titles
Will Hardy benched his best player I donāt wanna hear nothing until Hardy is questioned about this and starting his best player and benching George and Clarkson. Idk why itās clear sexton should be the pg. you guys are trying to force George at point and now forcing clarkson into the lineup. Itās silly
not at all, unless we hoped he would be the chosen one
We are getting to the free throw line more often than usual because the refs are trying to keep eyes on the screen.
Silver lining: jazz will experiment and find some other gem š like flip.
Taylor can comeback more impressive. Jazz canāt trade him š
He was body will only get better and itās a matter of recovery issues that hurt besides the lost time. He was a role player which all teams need and want but wonāt be the end of the world unless your Taylor
I feel bad for Taylor and wish him the best in his recovery. Heās making good progress. If losing him is a big setback for this team, then we are in trouble. That means thereās no depth on this team. Secondly, I agree with a comment above about Collin Sexton. Heās proven he can play point guard and direct the offense. Why are we pushing Keyonte to play a position in the NBA that he never played in college. Heās a skilled 2 guard. Let him develop in a position where he can be successful. Sexton should be the point guard. Yesterday you said we have no one to replace Taylor. I disagree! Kyle is grossly underrated due to all the off court chatter before he was drafted that hurt his draft position. He played well in Summer League and is showing signs of being a strong player in the league. We have pieces to be good but you have to play them to find out how good. Iām so tired of ācapture the Flaggā. There are plenty of great 13:40 players in the 2025 draft class. Tanking for a top 5 spot still doesnāt guarantee you get one. This years draft was proof of that. Some will disagree with me and thatās fine. I am no GM, head coach or basketball guru, but common sense tells us a lot!
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Iām trying to optimistic about Taylor Hendricksā recovery. Hopefully when he comes back, heāll be playing next to a top 5 pick from the draft
The Jazz might get the first win against the Spurs
Thanks David for showing us the way to survive a tuff season rebuilding
If Taylor can be more cerebral about the X's and O's of the game when he comes back, that's a win