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Deron's Parting Interview

Find a way to dump Harris and Jefferson and sign Deron and Dwight outright in 2012. #whynot? #****yeah #sigh #damnit
 
That was real nice of him to say the fans have treated him well without qualifying it with "...until 13 days ago."

I, too, can't help but wish that he's secretly willing to be resigned after next year.
 
You know what's interesting? Deron used the word 'CHAMPIONSHIP' more times in that interview than I think Greg Miller ever has.

Miller doesn't even really consider the possibility and, 'moving forward', that's the point.

I'm mad at Deron, but I still can't help but like him. I disagree with how he went about playing for and leading the team this year, yet I do think that he cares about more than money.

I think he really, really wants to win. And that doesn't mean fifty games. That means a championship. Multiple championships. No wonder the Jazz didn't think he'd re-sign.
 
His eyes during the first part - especially when he talks about the fan support - kills me.
 
He almost looks like he wants to cry.
 
NUMBERICA said:
I've never seen him look like that.
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Except when he doesn't get a call.


Seriously, it was a good interview. I may not have liked the way he's handled himself and the team this season, but he showed a lot of class on the way out. Maybe the trade humbled him a bit. He's used to being "wanted," being a superstar. Now he's had someone show him the door. Not leaving on your own terms has to hurt, especially when you're headed to one of the worst teams in the league, in one of the worst cities in the nation.
 
Gameface said:
He almost looks like he wants to cry.
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Ya know, even if he is broken up about it, he controlled his own destiny more than he likes to let on. He could have taken the Durant way and said "yeah, this is my team, I want to get it done, and I'm not going to be just like everyone else". I think the Jazz were right in the sense that Deron was behaving the same way most other superstar players have recently where they'll go buddy up with whoever and/or take the most money that's available at a place that's not Utah.

If he really wanted to be here then there are ways he can express it. Criticizing the team's personnel decisions, criticizing the plays they run, acting all pissy about basically everything, and saying stuff like he's not going to comment on his free agency are all ways to drive down the front office's confidence in that player, so I think they did the right thing by getting out early before he walks to another all-star team when his contract is up. And if it hit him like a ton of bricks, you can't say he didn't deserve at least a little bit of it.
 
unluckyseventeen said:
Ya know, even if he is broken up about it, he controlled his own destiny more than he likes to let on. He could have taken the Durant way and said "yeah, this is my team, I want to get it done, and I'm not going to be just like everyone else". I think the Jazz were right in the sense that Deron was behaving the same way most other superstar players have recently where they'll go buddy up with whoever and/or take the most money that's available at a place that's not Utah.

If he really wanted to be here then there are ways he can express it. Criticizing the team's personnel decisions, criticizing the plays they run, acting all pissy about basically everything, and saying stuff like he's not going to comment on his free agency are all ways to drive down the front office's confidence in that player, so I think they did the right thing by getting out early before he walks to another all-star team when his contract is up. And if it hit him like a ton of bricks, you can't say he didn't deserve at least a little bit of it.
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What you're describing is remorse, and that's exactly what I see when I look at his face during this.
 
unluckyseventeen said:
Ya know, even if he is broken up about it, he controlled his own destiny more than he likes to let on. He could have taken the Durant way and said "yeah, this is my team, I want to get it done, and I'm not going to be just like everyone else". I think the Jazz were right in the sense that Deron was behaving the same way most other superstar players have recently where they'll go buddy up with whoever and/or take the most money that's available at a place that's not Utah.

If he really wanted to be here then there are ways he can express it. Criticizing the team's personnel decisions, criticizing the plays they run, acting all pissy about basically everything, and saying stuff like he's not going to comment on his free agency are all ways to drive down the front office's confidence in that player, so I think they did the right thing by getting out early before he walks to another all-star team when his contract is up. And if it hit him like a ton of bricks, you can't say he didn't deserve at least a little bit of it.
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+1 You do NOT require more minerals.
 
NUMBERICA said:
What you're describing is remorse, and that's exactly what I see when I look at his face during this.
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I'm sure he feels like **** right now. Maybe he was getting a little ahead of himself and it bit him in the ***. Seriously, getting shipped to NJ is a serious reality check.
 
Thanks for posting. Deron has been very classy with his reactions and comments about the trade.
 
unluckyseventeen said:
Ya know, even if he is broken up about it, he controlled his own destiny more than he likes to let on. He could have taken the Durant way and said "yeah, this is my team, I want to get it done, and I'm not going to be just like everyone else". I think the Jazz were right in the sense that Deron was behaving the same way most other superstar players have recently where they'll go buddy up with whoever and/or take the most money that's available at a place that's not Utah.

If he really wanted to be here then there are ways he can express it. Criticizing the team's personnel decisions, criticizing the plays they run, acting all pissy about basically everything, and saying stuff like he's not going to comment on his free agency are all ways to drive down the front office's confidence in that player, so I think they did the right thing by getting out early before he walks to another all-star team when his contract is up. And if it hit him like a ton of bricks, you can't say he didn't deserve at least a little bit of it.
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This post hurts me.
 
I will miss DW. I think DW desire to win lead to much of his frustration. There are a few things he could have done better but I still don't think he did enough to get traded. I know the Jazz were worried about losing him and getting nothing for him but I am still sad he is gone. I wish him well and will cheer for him the rest of his career. Hopefully, on his return Jazz fans will show some of the class DW talked about and demonstrated on his way out.

I do find it funny how many poster criticize DW for his actions but then they get on their computers and voice some of the same criticism of the team and management. Not all ways in a mature way either.
 
Everyone just needs to put their big girl panties on and understand Dwill wanted out. Dont feel sorry for him. I just resigned recently from a position and believe me I sold my story how sad it was to leave and was rewarded with overflowing pockets. I am sure most of you can relate to a similiar situation.
 
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