Millers sell the Jazz

[Jose Mayonnaise]

Ryan Smith is best case scenario in my observation. He's deeply rooted in Utah. He's self-made, about as close as you could imagine to a modern day, tech driven, Larry Miller. Jazz are in great hands. This is nothing but a positive. I wouldn't be surprised to see him swing for the fences in pushing this team to the next level.

 

[NUMBERICA]

A couple things:
-HOLY ****
-I sure hope this is good from a basketball perspective. I’m cautiously optimistic, though I really appreciated Gail’s stewardship, for all of my occasional cheap shots.
-I will be the first to say that I would not be wildly upset if they moved the team to Seattle. But only Seattle. I dig the hell out of that place and if there’s a market that might have some reverence for the opportunity it would be them, not to mention that it’s not a crazy distance away. And though them staying is absolutely my preference, Utah doesn’t deserve a team - let alone this team - frankly.

Flame on.

 

[LoPo]

I love this. The franchise was different under Larry than it was after he passed. I think an NBA owner needs to be a vibrant, ambitious person or team of people. I think this guy is perfect for the next era of the franchise.

 

[Utesnjazz]

“1, 2, 3, Seattle!”

Really? Come on man it’s good, change isn’t always bad! The guy is as Utah as it gets

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Only thing that really worries me is that he tries to have his say on basketball happenings. Best thing about Gail is that she had no hand in that stuff.

 

[homeytennis]

Seattle doesn't have a modern arena.

 

[Comrade in Seattle]

Good. Now change the racist team name and move to Seattle. I heard the new name will be BLM SJ Dubs. Annnnnnnd... tickets will be free along with everything else as soon as Biden becomes president.

Bro's think about this. None of us will have to work again. And since Covid-19 will never go away it makes perfect sense to stay indoors and watch basketball all day long. They can make the season go all year long.

 

[campaignist]

A couple things:
-HOLY ****
-I sure hope this is good from a basketball perspective. I’m cautiously optimistic, though I really appreciated Gail’s stewardship, for all of my occasional cheap shots.
-I will be the first to say that I would not be wildly upset if they moved the team to Seattle. But only Seattle. I dig the hell out of that place and if there’s a market that might have some reverence for the opportunity it would be them, not to mention that it’s not a crazy distance away. And though them staying is absolutely my preference, Utah doesn’t deserve a team - let alone this team - frankly.

Flame on.

Coincidentally I feel the same way about Seattle, Ive spent a lot of time there and consider it a second home. Though if the Jazz head there I probably would too (for other reasons, but that would clinch it.)

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Only thing that really worries me is that he tries to have his say on basketball happenings. Best thing about Gail is that she had no hand in that stuff.

New owners always want to put their stamp on the team (see Vivek) hopefully he takes the Ballmer approach and eases into meddling.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I don't know why he'd move the team... they make money... they have great support and he's a local dude. I get that Seattle is a great market but the NBA generally only move underperforming markets... the Grizzlies are much more likely to move than us.

 

[infection]

A few things:

- Ryan Smith is a new rich person. Like within the past decade. I don't question his commitment to the team as he seems to be a die-hard. He's also from here. However, this is a major purchase. For someone with new money this may have a lot of unexpected surprises, and that would be the biggest thing that could make them in Utah unstable.

- Apparently he sold his company for $8B. Google search says he may be worth about 3 billion. Who knows how much of that is tied up. Gail Miller's net worth is estimated at about $1.7B, so I guess that's good. Guys like Mark Cuban who have been perceived as willing to spend and being big fans of their team, he's worth $4B. I don't know what to make of a lot of this, but investing a large portion of your net worth into one basket can get risky.

- I've heard he follows my posts of JFC and is a big fan of a lot of my ideas, so there's that. Maybe I'll be GM.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think this may end up being good. He got a solid purchase price... and they may have had some stipulations on moving the team. Having someone passionate run the team could be good. Gail is straight class and should be saluted.

 

[infection]

New owners always want to put their stamp on the team (see Vivek) hopefully he takes the Ballmer approach and eases into meddling.

He wants OPJ.

 

[r_u_s_t_b_u_c_k_e_t]

Seattle doesn't have a modern arena.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

A few things:

- Ryan Smith is a new rich person. Like within the past decade. I don't question his commitment to the team as he seems to be a die-hard. He's also from here. However, this is a major purchase. For someone with new money this may have a lot of unexpected surprises, and that would be the biggest thing that could make them in Utah unstable.

- Apparently he sold his company for $8B. Google search says he may be worth about 3 billion. Who knows how much of that is tied up. Gail Miller's net worth is estimated at about $1.7B, so I guess that's good. Guys like Mark Cuban who have been perceived as willing to spend and being big fans of their team, he's worth $4B. I don't know what to make of a lot of this, but investing a large portion of your net worth into one basket can get risky.

- I've heard he follows my posts of JFC and is a big fan of a lot of my ideas, so there's that. Maybe I'll be GM.

I'm guessing it wasn't a cash purchase... so he's likely pretty solvent.

I hope you are not the GM... but I will know when Ryan's first announcement is that we have signed Niko to a max contract that you will have some influence.

 

[JimLes]

So wait, the whole trust thing is meaningless and/or pointless then? I don't get the whole thing now.

 

[Avery]

With new ownership can come fresh perspectives. I would venture that front office changes aren't inevitable, but some like DL might shift around in their seats a bit uncomfortably.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

So wait, the whole trust thing is meaningless and/or pointless then? I don't get the whole thing now.

The pandemic likely changed their perspective a little. Having issues in other businesses likely tough to fund a basketball team that was going to have a cash shortfall the next 12 months too.

 

[framer]

the value of the team would be substantially higher if it was moved to Seattle.

Would it though? Maybe right now, but 20 years down the line, I'm not so sure. . .

 

[candrew]

Well I for one am excited. The Millers seem like good folks but they weren't going to push this team over the top. If everything went right Jazz might have fallen *** backwards into a WCF like they did in 2007 otherwise it would have been an endless parade of first and second round exits.

This guy might run the team in the ground; but my read is at least he'll try to get them to the next level.