Should Utah Extend Alec Burks?

[jonathanlambert33]

The Jazz have two more such situations in their infancy this summer, as both Enes Kanter and Alec Burks have a single year left on their rookie deals and will become restricted free agents next offseason if not extended by the time the 14-15 season begins. Kanter, with a larger salary scale due to his high lottery selection and coming off a disappointing season, appears a near lock to hit the restricted market.

But what about Burks? Coming off his best season as a pro despite very few positives around him, the young swingman generates a variety of opinions. On one end of the spectrum are folks like me who rate him very highly, with work to do on the mental side of his game3 but with the physical tools in place to be a hugely impactful NBA player if he makes the expected developments from a 22-year-old. Others point to various metrics that paint him as mostly average, and emphasize some of his issues on the thinking side of the ball (particularly defensively when away from the ball-handler) as serious concerns going forward4 for a guy who, in their minds, is nothing more than a head-down slasher offensively.

With the truth, as always, likely somewhere in the middle, its an interesting situation the Jazz have to at least take a look at before next season. Much will depend on their own internal assessment of Burks, and the argument for waiting another year on a commitment is bolstered somewhat by the train of thought that a new coaching staff may want more time to see him up close. But again, this carries the risk of either losing him or being forced to match a larger-than-preferred offer should he make another leap or two this season.

http://saltcityhoops.com/should-utah-extend-alec-burks/

 

[Thomas-Panda-Saxby]

Yes they should!

 

[bosoxlover12]

They should only if Gordon leaves