Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal
Do you know what the “Ewing Theory” is? Have you ever heard of it?
In essence, it’s a theory that, on a short-term basis, NBA teams can outperform their best players with or without their best player on the court. The opponents don’t know how to play against them, and it can take them by surprise because they don’t know how to play for them.
They are eventually going to be caught up by this lack of top-of-the-line talent at some point in the future. There is no doubt that the Ewing effect played a significant role in why the Jazz had such a hot start to the season.
At the beginning of the season, this team looked like a contender for the playoffs. As of recently, they have returned to earth.
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With this in mind, they should be looking to move quality veterans for first-round picks in the offseason. It is also not necessary for them to worry about absorbing Robinson’s contract. By the time they are ready to compete, the contract will likely be expired or at least close to expiring.
In order to move on from this situation, should the Heat send out a first-round pick?
