He aways had good defense. It's cause he was a problem in NY due to his contract, that everyone bashes him. He might be overpaid some but he can play and will help the team if he does. Barely any offense but he's like a 7ft tall poor man's Shane Battier. His versatility, being able to play PF/SF/C, makes him a nice player to have coming off the bench.
Yeah that's true he is overprice, but lucky for us his contract is up this year! I really like what Jeffries brings to the table, his versatility will help us greatly when we have to match up against ''big'' frontlines(Lakers, Celts, etc...). He allows us to have '2' 7'ft players on the court at the same time.
The one time he really fit in to a squad he did pretty well, then left Wiz for Zeke. He is servicable. And he is in a contract year. JT is the one whose roster spot appears in jeopardy IMHO.
Jeffries's roster spot was never in doubt. Even if Jared played like absolute garbage, there's no way that Les and Morey simply waive a $6.88M expiring contract before the season starts. That would not only deprive the Rockets of valuable "salary filler" in any major trade before the February deadline, but it would also foreclose any chance of Les avoiding having to pay luxury tax on some or all of that salary. The far more likely scenario for Jeffries from Day One (assuming that no major trade goes down) would be for the Rockets to dump him at the trade deadline in a purely financial transaction that allows Les to avoid some luxury tax. But, who knows? Maybe if Jared keeps up his high level of play, Morey could convince Les to eat some tax in order to have some extra defense off the bench for their playoff run.
Jeffrie's isn't going anywhere unless it is a trade to upgrade some other spot(sf). Adelman already has him ahead of Hill and Patterson in the rotation and with Yao playing limited minutes and not playing any minutes in back to backs Jeffries becomes our second and third string center. (much to valuable to throw away to save a few million) Of course if a deal for Iguodala comes around than bye-bye Jeffries but he isn't getting dumped to save luxury tax money.
I don't mind him shooting wide-open threes on kick-outs or late in the shot clock. His shooting form isn't half bad. The energy he brings will keep him in the rotation. He's Ryan Bowen with skills.
I hope we trade him as part of a package for a serious upgrade before the trade deadline, then sign him back on next season for the veteran's minimum.
Agreed with AroundTheWorld. THe only reason Jeffries gets **** is because he is paid twice as much as he should be. He's a fantastic defensive role player, who deserves a spot in most rotations.
This! Jared is a very good on the ball and help defender. He provides good balance to players like miller and scola. The only thing about him that irritates me to no end is his ability to finish at the rim. To his credit he has looked better in the preseason. I think Jordan and Jared are going to fighting for the same pull of minutes. If Jordan can turn the flashes he has shown into consistency then I could see Jared getting dumped for salary in Feb. If we do get Iggy or Granger it will not be Till Feb. As rocket fans we should be hoping for 2 things. !. The knicks are stinking it up at the trade deadline 2. That there are some cant miss talents showing what they got in the NCAA.
I kinda disagree with this. I think Hill is going to get more minutes at the C position as long as he can play decent. JJ seems to be more effective at the PF spot since he can be more effective playing a little perimeter D. Also when you figure in trade value, Hil has to play if he is going to be worth a darn in any trade scenario. No one is going to want JJ for his skills. Not a knock on him, just the way it is. So unless Hill stinks it up badly, you have to give him some PT for best asset value. Although honestly, I think I'd rather them not worry about trades and just put the best guys on the floor.
Jefferies is a complementary player who finally has skilled players around him to compliment. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him have a solid season with us. The guy definitely has something to prove.
I suspect JJ is being showcased to help draw in another team in a quest for a significant piece. February is a long time from now. What will the records be of teams - like the Rox? 6ers? Hawks? Others with desirable players...
He may be now, but Hill or Patterson may earn minutes later in the season like Landry did. There are scenarios still under which a salary dumping financial transation woudl make sense.
From what I've seen of Adelman, he will always put the best guys for the job in his opinion on the floor.
