Utah Jazz

[Ian Noble]

Utah Jazz Open!
The Utah Jazz are looking for a new GM!

Step 1: Reply to this thread to Apply
Outline your experience with the NBA and fantasy sports, which team you support, where you live etc.
Describe your plans for the Jazz if you were to take over as GM.
Detail your experiences here at D5 so far, if any.

Step 2: Applications Close
Sunday 3rd May

Step 3: GM Voting
Once applications close a poll will be added to this thread.
All existing D5 GMs will be able to vote to decide which application they like best.

Step 4: Voting Closes
Sunday 10th May
The new Utah Jazz GM will be announced!

What are we looking for:
Engagement, Activity and Knowledge
Someone who can show they will be an active member of Dynasty Five for a long time, to make the team their own, build a great dynasty and understand that it will be a job that will take many years! We want someone who wants to become part of the semi-roleplaying atmosphere of being a real NBA GM here at D5, who gets involved in rating players, day-to-day discussion and even posts media centre articles such as rankings, jersey switches, analytics, scouting reports or stories.

note: even if you miss out on this team, showing you're a committed, hard working GM will put you first in line for any future team openings and ahead of everyone else on the waiting list.

[Tom Izzo]

Oh wow!

[George Gervin]

I’m going to put an endorsement here for Tim Duncan, who is an active AGM that has helped our team a lot with strategy and input (especially last draft, where he pushed hard for Hachimura as a guy that would fit our team and do well, and thus far in his rookie season Hachimura looks like he will stick). He’s someone who has been present and contributed to stockwatches, has handled trade negotiations for us as well, and he’d be a great choice as new GM of the Jazz. 

[Tim Duncan]

I would like to apply for the position of Utah Jazz GM.I am 17 and I live in India.My experience in sim leagues has been in D720 and D5.I have been the GM of the Los Angeles Clippers since Jan 2019 and I would say that I am a top 5 GM in D720 in terms of activity.I have been the Assistant GM to George Gervin ,helping him run the San Antonio Spurs since March 2019.While being an Assistant GM,I have been a part of draft strategy,trade ideas and negotiations and free agency planning.In my time here,I have also voted on a number of Stock Watch threads.


Utah Jazz is a young team with a lot of cap space.Jayson Tatum will be around for a really long time as he is an All Star and in my opinion,he is a future superstar.I am excited to see the progess of Colin Sexton as even though his advanced stats are not good,he is a 20 ppg scorer with improving playmaking skills.Marvin Bagley III ,Zach Collins and Jarrett Culver are all young and will continue to develop.


The Jazz dont have their second round picks for the next 3 drafts but they have all their  first round picks which is great for a rebuilding team.I will get to add another young prospect with this year's lottery pick too.


The Jazz have a lot of cap space but as they are tied for the second worst record,attracting top level free agents will be extremely tough but I would still give it a shot.If I fail to do so i would take on some bad contracts with picks and prospects involved.Unless we get a top level free agent,I would stick to signing players to one year deals to prserve our cap space for the following offseason.If the players develop well then I could contend for a playoff spot next season while having cap space to attract 2021 free agents.If the Jazz do not make the playoffs then another lottery pick would be added to our young core enabling the team to be a future powerhouse after development and some free agent signings.


I think my experience as an Assistant GM here will be very valuable as I have learnt the workings of the league and picked up some skills from an amazing GM  George Gervin .


I hope i am strongly considered for the position of the Utah Jazz GM. 

[Billy King]

PLEASE

[Reggie Miller]

I am a dedicated and experienced GM simmer and fantasy player, having played different fantasy formats since 2000. I first experienced GM simming in 2008, and have been a regular player since the mid2010s. My favorite gameplay on NBA Live is Dynasty Mode and I could get lost for hours on Basketball GM. I have also played browser sports management games like ManagerLeague and Buzzerbeater.

I have been following the NBA since the late 1980s. As I am from the Philippines, it's easy to get information on the NBA and basketball in general. My favorite team is the Indiana Pacers.

I don't rock the boat much in terms of roster management, especially if I'm satisfied with the performance of my team and/or I am able to implement my system/philosophy regardless of what the final score says. This would be the first time I'll be taking over a team instead of starting a league from Season 1, so this presents a different challenge for me.

As for DFive, I believe some GMs here are already familiar with me and can vouch for the effort I give to my team and to the league as a whole.

That would be all; hoping I get accepted and become part of the family as GM of the Jazz.

[Ian Noble]

Welcome Reggie Miller! Good luck!

[George Gervin]

So will voting work the same as the Magic and Rockets ones (minus public visibility until the polls close), or different process?

[Ian Noble]

Added poll now! Apologies for the delay

[Billy King]

Write in BK today!

[Ian Noble]

Well damn this isn't even close

[Hanamichi Sakuragi]

BK please...

[George Gervin]

Let’s make it official for Tim Duncan!

[Ian Noble]

Congratulations Tim Duncan! Welcome to the Utah Jazz organisation! May your reign be long and prosperous

You've got Jayson Tatum, Collin Sexton, Marvin Bagley and all your 1st Round Picks, your predecessor Elton Brand did a pretty good job! Try and make use of your team section and get prepared for the upcoming off season! You'll have a high lottery pick to decide on and lots of cap space!

[Ian Noble]

Reggie Miller - as Walt Frazier said in the Shoutbox: don't lose heart on this! You're in prime position to take the next team that becomes available.

Maybe put a shout out to take an Assistant GM job in the meantime to help your chances even more, also it always helps to decide on a name that's not taken yet - just message me with your choice.

[Tim Duncan]

Thank you for the position of the Utah Jazz GM.I am glad all of you have trusted me with this.Special thanks to George Gervin for hiring me as an AGM.I am looking forward to eventually winning a title with the Jazz.