With the completed trade between the 76ers and Jazz, expect production from these two players to dip.
Giricek gets his wish to move out of Utah, but Philly might not be his most favorable destination. In fact, he may get in odds with other players in the rotation. Among those will be Andre Iguodala, Willie Green and (surprise, surprise) 3rd-year guard Louis Williams.
The frustrated guard may have a hard time fitting into the system unless he starts showing he has the confidence to fire up treys anywhere near Korver's level (career 40% 3PT). If not, expect him to come of the bench for about 12 minutes and continue putting in the paltry 4.3ppg and 1.4 rpg after 22 games.
Korver's situation will be as frustrating as Giricek's if not even worse. Giricek has not been producting at all right from the top, but Korver, who has been contributing 10ppg despite a career-low 35% 3PT, will have to undergo major adjustments in the Jazz' revived pick and roll system. He will not be getting as many touches as desired, so watch if his 2PT% and FT% will also see slight declines.Recommendations: Sell Korver relatively high while you still can. His production has hit a ceiling in Philly and his 3PT struggles will become evident once he dons the Jazz jersey. Buy Gordan Giricek low if one of your 10th or 11th-round pick is injured or unavailable. This will be gamble on your fantasy team, as shipping long range gunners to different teams are not always the best acquisitions for either real NBA teams (just ask the Cavaliers with Donyell Marshall and Damon Jones) or your fantasy NBA team.
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I actually am a believer in Korver. However, unlike Toks (who believes KK can reach his previous season averages of 14 ppg and nearly 2 treys), I was thinking more of around 11-12 ppg and nearly 2 treys. :D
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