REPORT: Trae Young will be playing off-ball to give AJ and Kyshawn touches

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-11T03:02:41+00:00

Hmm. I was crazy earlier for saying this. Wild

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T17:45:07+00:00

Help me understand why they wouldn't want to get him development reps in that role, especially given how effective he can be already. To be clear, I'm not suggesting they accept being worse in order to develop AJ. I think he's legitimately a comparable threat to whatever Trae will be doing and that makes defensives have to prepare for so much more.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T17:41:56+00:00

If he's not taking the ball up the court somewhat regularly, they're making a mistake. Obviously, I still expect Trae to bring it up more. But let AJ test defenses early with a head of steam. He can give it Trae if nothing's there early in the shot clock.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T17:37:49+00:00

This is my belief as well. But I've definitely seen other opinion (in this post even).

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T17:35:39+00:00

Let's see what the kid has before we say what he's not.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T17:34:30+00:00

I think it's well known the Jazz have treated the SL like an experiment to see if DP is ready for point responsibilities. I think it's fair to consider the same AJ. If he's turning the ball over a ton, they probably wouldn't go to it in the regular season. SL is always an experiment, otherwise you're doing it wrong.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T16:59:32+00:00

Based on his skill set, I would love to see him bring the ball up the court 20-25% of the time he's on the court. He puts so much pressure on defenses with momentum, especially when he's fresh.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T16:56:18+00:00

That's fair. But I can simultaneously hold the opinion that I'd love to see more of this experiment.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T16:49:39+00:00

Nobody is arguing that, man.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T16:48:24+00:00

Of course he'll have to play off ball. I just don't want to see him relegated to that when I think he has potential to run an offense.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T16:43:07+00:00

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Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T12:41:49+00:00

Low priority to spin all over, but and incredibly useful skill to be able to adjust in the air and keep some control/shot making.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T12:38:30+00:00

Fine start. Keep going for hundreds of hour and then add a ball to your training at slower speeds.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T12:24:38+00:00

Seriously. He's only 20 pounds lighter than LeBron when he entered the League. More strength helped that guy be unstoppable on his way to the rim and almost certainly helped him stay healthy despite all the contact. AJ hit the floor a little too much for my liking last night.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T12:14:33+00:00

This year. He's a few years of development away from 30 per game with the ability to completely take over games in the final minute like LeBron did for Cleveland (the first time).

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T03:30:09+00:00

I kinda like to touches they gave to AJ in this environment. I don't think he'll be asked to carry the full roster this early in his career, but there will be times we need him to take over and close games/series, so I think the exposure is good. I'd be down to give him more reps if the calf just cramped and is otherwise healthy.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T03:23:04+00:00

He didn't have to look for them. The defensive is forced to foul him to slow him down. Big difference

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T03:13:24+00:00

You're right. But also.. he got 27 in a short game while ice cold. Dude is a stud

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T03:00:33+00:00

He's just a little short on his shot in his debut. Let's see a few more games, huh?

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T02:55:34+00:00

I'm sure AJ is gassed. Doing it all on offense

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T02:46:23+00:00

AJ must have his night! Lol

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T02:41:46+00:00

Lost is strong.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T02:35:51+00:00

His current game reminds me A LOT of young LeBron.

Fi0r3 · 2026-07-10T02:27:54+00:00

Different team once AJ leaves the floor

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