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It's not that I believe Al Jefferson is excited about this opportunity. It's that I believe he wants to be one of the best players in the league. He wants to be in the MVP discussion like he knows he has that ability. God, homer goggles fit so good in the summer. I don't even remember who we lost to in the playoffs.
 
“One reason I came to Utah is so me and Deron could grow old together and win a championship,” Jefferson said. “No disrespect [to Stockton and Malone] … I hope we are better and we win a championship. I hope so. I would love that.”
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Whether or not he actually had a say in coming to Utah, this quote should be music to Jazz fan's ears. This guy wants to stay here and be an anchor for this franchise along with Deron.

I think Deron ends up staying in Utah and I think we will be able to look back on the Jefferson deal as the biggest reason as to why.
 
Maybe it's just the summer lull talking, but I haven't been this excited about the start of a season in ages. November can't come soon enough.
 
When Boozer came to Utah, he didn't want to compare himself to Malone. Even though it's a lofty goal, I think it's a good thing that Jefferson has set his sights beyond what Karl could do.
 
billyshelby said:
It's not that I believe Al Jefferson is excited about this opportunity. It's that I believe he wants to be one of the best players in the league. He wants to be in the MVP discussion like he knows he has that ability. God, homer goggles fit so good in the summer. I don't even remember who we lost to in the playoffs.
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Haha. Yeah.. I'm really trying not to get too excited about the team this season mostly because they always start out sub-.500 for the first few months and I get disappointed.

On paper, Jefferson is actually better than Boozer with regards to size and ability. Let's face it, Boozer was maybe 6'7" (he's shorter than LeBron and LeBron is listed and looks like 6'8") and was really one of the worst post defenders in the NBA. If he made any sort of defensive play it was shocking. His offense was nice though, when he wasn't injured with a sore vag.

Jefferson is 6'10, has a legit low post game and statistically is a better defender than Boozer by a pretty significant Margin. That poses better matchups (no more Millsap + Boozer combo getting owned by bigger guys), potentially better offensive opportunities (instead of Boozer shooting 18-footers and nobody being around to rebound) and it seems like the team already likes him better than they ever liked Boozer. Plus, Jefferson is only 25.

Also, we lost to the Fakers.. just for reference.
 
unluckyseventeen said:
Haha. Yeah.. I'm really trying not to get too excited about the team this season mostly because they always start out sub-.500 for the first few months and I get disappointed.

On paper, Jefferson is actually better than Boozer with regards to size and ability. Let's face it, Boozer was maybe 6'7" (he's shorter than LeBron and LeBron is listed and looks like 6'8") and was really one of the worst post defenders in the NBA. If he made any sort of defensive play it was shocking. His offense was nice though, when he wasn't injured with a sore vag.

Jefferson is 6'10, has a legit low post game and statistically is a better defender than Boozer by a pretty significant Margin. That poses better matchups (no more Millsap + Boozer combo getting owned by bigger guys), potentially better offensive opportunities (instead of Boozer shooting 18-footers and nobody being around to rebound) and it seems like the team already likes him better than they ever liked Boozer. Plus, Jefferson is only 25.

Also, we lost to the Fakers.. just for reference.
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According to DE, they only have a quarter inch height difference, but about a 2 inch standing reach difference. Take into account Jefferson came out of HS, so he could of grown.
 
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