latin jazz
Well-Known Member
I wanted to post this thread long time ago but the timing wasn't right. I think it can be an opportunity to know each other a bit better. After the Kanter trade and emergence of Gobert I perceive that most people here is quite optimistic about the future so let me ask you.
How you become a Jazz fan?
I get asked this question a lot when I'm talking hoops. "Why Utah? Why!?" You don't get to see Jazz games on cable TV in Peru. For me it started in the mid 1990s. I enjoyed watching the Pistons, Pacers and a few others teams and then I came across the Jazz. I loved the hard screens, defense, passing, offensive execution, toughness and the crowd at Delta Center. Stockton, Malone and Jerry were badassess (and S&M played a bit dirty too...has anyone found Dirk's teeth?). The finals in 1997 and 1998 were hearthbreakers but the Jazz had already won my soul a few years ago. So I kept rooting, harder during the bad times.
On a side note. In 2006 I decided to travel to SLC and attend a game. I wrote an email to the Jazz PR telling my story and they told me to come over to meet the team. I couldn't believe it. So I flew from Lima to SLC. I met the whole team (Dwill, Boozer, Millsap, Okur, Ronnie, etc) except AK (you know, he used to stay in the locker room reading books before games). I tried to talk to Jerry but the PR guy advised against it haha. They also gave me souvenirs and signed them all. So I would have to add that I also love the Jazz because they are an A-class organization.
I'm curious. What about you guys?. You live in the area and is the team to root for? Do you have good memories with your dad going to the Delta Center? Was it the Stockton&Malone era? Was it mad love for a player (akmvp, heavinharris, cakar...)? Does a player from your country play or used to play here (to those turkish, australian posters)? Is it the Jazz dancers?
How you become a Jazz fan?
I get asked this question a lot when I'm talking hoops. "Why Utah? Why!?" You don't get to see Jazz games on cable TV in Peru. For me it started in the mid 1990s. I enjoyed watching the Pistons, Pacers and a few others teams and then I came across the Jazz. I loved the hard screens, defense, passing, offensive execution, toughness and the crowd at Delta Center. Stockton, Malone and Jerry were badassess (and S&M played a bit dirty too...has anyone found Dirk's teeth?). The finals in 1997 and 1998 were hearthbreakers but the Jazz had already won my soul a few years ago. So I kept rooting, harder during the bad times.
On a side note. In 2006 I decided to travel to SLC and attend a game. I wrote an email to the Jazz PR telling my story and they told me to come over to meet the team. I couldn't believe it. So I flew from Lima to SLC. I met the whole team (Dwill, Boozer, Millsap, Okur, Ronnie, etc) except AK (you know, he used to stay in the locker room reading books before games). I tried to talk to Jerry but the PR guy advised against it haha. They also gave me souvenirs and signed them all. So I would have to add that I also love the Jazz because they are an A-class organization.
I'm curious. What about you guys?. You live in the area and is the team to root for? Do you have good memories with your dad going to the Delta Center? Was it the Stockton&Malone era? Was it mad love for a player (akmvp, heavinharris, cakar...)? Does a player from your country play or used to play here (to those turkish, australian posters)? Is it the Jazz dancers?
