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Punch Bowl Re-Filler
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.
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.
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