AK fans should rejoice

[cowhide]

So those hoping the Jazz will re-sign AK next season should be very, very happy right now.

1. AK's expiring wasn't traded. That shows some respect for him.

2. AK has voiced his desire to stay in Utah. Hailing from Russia, he probably enjoys Utah's warm winters.

3. Deron was traded to New Jersey. That might be the biggest factor for AK staying. We know they had problems a couple of seasons ago. Deron publicly criticized AK and shut him out of the offense.

I think we all assumed Prokhorov would be a major bidder for his comrade. Now I think that's changed. I just don't see AK wanting to play alongside Deron. Nor do I think Deron would welcome AK. Besides, NJ is hoping for a bigger fish in 2012 (like Howard).

We were all hoping AK might be reborn without Boozer. Maybe AK is reborn without having Deron around.

Well I am sure that AK lovers will find another reason to explain why AK hasn't performed like he did early in his career. First it was Sloan, then Boozer, then DW so now they are all gone so what happens if AK still is AK? Will he become that top 10 player some AK lovers said he was. Will the Jazz overpay him again? Will he continue to tease Jazzfanz or will he just be the same big disappointment he has been the last five years. It will be interesting to see, but all the excuses are gone so I am interested to see how AK responds with all the "obstacles" out of the way.

 

[cowhide]

Wow, all the love for AK considering his whining about his role, asking out of his contract, injury history, planning a vacation during the playoffs, disappearing in big games, along with his lack of improvement must have been forgotten or Jazz maybe Jazz fans have two standards? Hmm.. AK to the rescue.. Sometimes I just shake my head..

 

[Qman]

Wow, all the love for AK considering his whining about his role, asking out of his contract, injury history, planning a vacation during the playoffs, disappearing in big games, along with his lack of improvement must have been forgotten or Jazz maybe Jazz fans have two standards? Hmm.. AK to the rescue.. Sometimes I just shake my head..

I don't know about rescue but I do expect him to be more assertive-- he is a star be default now.

 

[BetterThanESPN]

If you're the Jazz FO, what's the maximum amount you offer AK this offseason? I'm thinking something like $12.5 million spread through three contract years.

 

[miki]

that is good line up but millsap is not SF

AK will be back next year for sure his jersy will hang in ESA one day

 

[write4u]

Yeah, we just regressed back to 2004, except now we have the old AK, not the young inspired guy of that time.

 

[JimLes]

Wow, all the love for AK considering his whining about his role, asking out of his contract, injury history, planning a vacation during the playoffs, disappearing in big games, along with his lack of improvement must have been forgotten or Jazz maybe Jazz fans have two standards? Hmm.. AK to the rescue.. Sometimes I just shake my head..

Because Andrei did not spend 5 years moping around like being in Utah is some terrible divine punishment.

 

[Sneakers]

3-4 mill a year is the most we should pay him. We don't want to get stuck with another 5 years of AK contract hell if something should happen

 

[cowhide]

Because Andrei did not spend 5 years moping around like being in Utah is some terrible divine punishment.

yea he only fought with the coach, asked out of his contract, whined about his role during the playoffs and tanked the SA series because he already planned his vacation. Besides not working on his game because he was too busy playing video games and ready Russia novels. Did you forget all the things that happened with Ak or do you have a double standard when determining how you feel about certain jazz players?

 

[gomretat]

AK and Deron never fit. Nor did AK and Booz. I am betting he will get 7-8mil a year whether it is us or someone else.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

IF he re-signs I'm still hoping he re-signs for the minimum to make up for all the money that he robbed from us!!!!

Actually, if Deron was the reason AK's production dropped, we should ask Deron for all of the money.
After all, it's Deron's fault, right? Oh, and it's Boozers fault, because everything is Boozers fault.

So if AK starts getting 5x5's again, and is playing like an all-star after Deron is gone, can we blame Deron for AK's drop in production?
50-50?

 

[NCJazz]

Actually, if Deron was the reason AK's production dropped, we should ask Deron for all of the money.
After all, it's Deron's fault, right? Oh, and it's Boozers fault, because everything is Boozers fault.

So if AK starts getting 5x5's again, and is playing like an all-star after Deron is gone, can we blame Deron for AK's drop in production?
50-50?

Ak has played pretty well when Deron is out. Coincidence? How much he will make will depend a lot on new CBA. If midlevel exception is still in there i can see him getting around 6-7 million a year.