Are there any past Jazz player's number would the organization retire?

[Ron Mexico]

The irrational Kirilenko hate in this thread is astounding. “He cried, but it’s the wrong kind of crying.” Come on.

The irrational thought that AK was good is also astounding. He would have been good but the HOF coach didnt use him right. Sloan and the system was there when he played and made the all-star team as well. The reason he got worse every year after that was because he pouted about his role and didnt work hard to improve. When the Jazz got 3 players that were better than him he should have elevated his play and fit in, he did not. Or the idea that AK would be so good in todays NBA as a small 4 is silly as well. AK could not shoot. If he could shoot he would have been great for us back then. Unfortunate he was more worried about his video games and books. He stopped caring once he got paid.

 

[Eminence]

With the standard currently established I think AK and Dwill should get their numbers retired. In an ideal world only Stockton/Malone would have their numbers retired.

 

[Jack Strop]

When AK got his contract, I believe Larry H said he wasn't a max player yet, but would be. AK was a special talent defensively. but you're right, Ron; he couldn't shoot. He MAY have fit better as a 4 in today's game. But he was too scrawny to play the 4 when there were true POWER forwards. And he couldn't shoot well enough to be a great SF. He was a tweener in the NBA. Internationally, he could play the 4 but not in the NBA.

 

[Ron Mexico]

When AK got his contract, I believe Larry H said he wasn't a max player yet, but would be. AK was a special talent defensively. but you're right, Ron; he couldn't shoot. He MAY have fit better as a 4 in today's game. But he was too scrawny to play the 4 when there were true POWER forwards. And he couldn't shoot well enough to be a great SF. He was a tweener in the NBA. Internationally, he could play the 4 but not in the NBA.

It was frustrating to watch him waste the talent. It was frustrating to watch him play hard for his national team but coast and disappear for the Jazz. I really liked AK and he made me a bigger fan of the Jazz and brought back interest for me. In fact it was probably him that caused me to start posting on Jazzfanz. But its silly that people think its sloans fault he dropped off and couldnt live up to his contract or anywhere near it. That was all on AK, he just didnt have the attitude to be a great player.

 

[Jack Strop]

With the standard currently established I think AK and Dwill should get their numbers retired. In an ideal world only Stockton/Malone would have their numbers retired.

Really? Not Pistol Pete or AD? Those guys are FAR superior to DWill and AK. And defensively, Eaton put up some amazing numbers.
I might agree Griifith and Hornacek are suspect. Griffith played 10 years for the Jazz, though. DWill only 5 1/2, not to mention him deciding to ignore Sloan and run his own plays. No way does he deserve to have his jersey retired. Kirilenko at <12pts. 31% 3pt FG%. He had 3 great seasons, when he averaged over 15 pts and 3 blks, but he sharply declined thereafter. Need to have sustained greatness to be eligible. AK may have had a shot had he had a shot, and a decent attitude.

 

[cowhide]

I don't think any of those players deserve their numbers retired. If Millsap had stayed with the Jazz then he would have gotten my vote. However, I think years on the team, team success, and individual awards/performance (among top players in the league) should be considered when deciding if a player deserves to have his jersey retired. A player cannot be the fourth best player on the team and have his jersey retired. Neither can they have 3 good years and then decline. i.e. AK

Right now the two players who have potential to have their jersey retired are Rudy and Donovan. If they remain with the Jazz throughout their career or at least 10 plus years, continue with their production, have a few all-star appearances and compete for championships then I think they will warrant having their jersey retired. Rudy's 2 DPOY awards already make him a strong candidate. Of course when the Jazz win the championship then they automatically become eligible.

 

[MVP]

You only retire legends numbers.

If you look at some players who's jerseys are already retired by the Jazz and where AK ranks in all time Jazz stats list compared to them he should be absolutely considered.

 

[MVP]

Here is a list just to put numbers in perspective. No emotions or whoever cried, complained or whoever strained the hammy for 2 month. Just pure numbers.
From 10 major stats AK is on 9 of them and in top 5 in 5 of them. Compare to Hornacek ( 4 lists and not single top 5) and it is not even fair.

https://en.hispanosnba.com/nba/history/teams/utah-jazz/all-time-leaders

 

[Jazz Spazz]

If you look at some players who's jerseys are already retired by the Jazz and where AK ranks in all time Jazz stats list compared to them he should be absolutely considered.

Considered then rejected. Done!

 

[Jazz Spazz]

The irrational Kirilenko hate in this thread is astounding. “He cried, but it’s the wrong kind of crying.” Come on.

It’s super rational realism! I loved AK on the Jazz. So fun to watch when not pouting. Top 5 for me when he tried and went after it. He coulda been a contender! He coulda been somebody!

 

[oneye]

Maybe AK or D-Will, but honestly none of them. Also I love Jeff but his number never should have been retired.

I irrationally would love to retire Favs jersey, it feels so strange seeing someone else wear #15. Favs doesn’t warrant it except for the irrational sentimental feelings, I’d support it if they wanted to though. I love Derrick.

None. Deron had several great seasons. AK had a dominant stretch for 4 yrs or so. But neither were legends. Personally, i dont think Hornacek deserved to have his number retired, but he was at least borderline with his attitude and longevity putting him over the top.

Jazz won't have anyone worthy until Gobert. I'd include Donovan but apparently he's going to pull a Deron and leave for New York.

You’re funny lol. I think Rudy is approaching it for sure. I also think regardless of that Donovan’s going to warrant getting his number retired if he continues doing Donovan things.

 

[Stoked]

I’d consider AK and Favors. I can be convinced either way. To the rest no.

And keep in mind I feel that Sloan MUST have a statue, with an ice pick in one hand, alongside Stockton and Malone. AND that the trio of Mitchell, Gobert and Snyder have already earned their own trio of statues on the other side of the entry way.