Big Al Press Conf.

[billyshelby]

Just listened to it again and I was really struck by these 3 things:

1. Loved the call from Deron. Deron says, 'You know you got a good point guard now?', and he says, "Right?"

2. Not only did he not say something pre-programmed on the DUI stuff, but he even brought it up himself when talking about Minnesota fans being forgiving. Most people would have squirmed their way through it and couldn't wait for the subject to be dropped. It's a little thing, but people who can bring up their failings in open conversation usually have a pretty good handle on themselves.

3. Sincerity. Big Al is genuine. He's tactful, but he's not saying what he thinks he should say. So you come away believing completely that he loves everything about this situation. He sees this as the opportunity it is. And he's going to work his *** off. I'll honestly be stunned if I'm wrong about this.

 

[billyshelby]

I didnt listen to the interview, I watched it. They must have edited all the good stuff out. damn!

Then you should really carve out 8 minutes of your life to check it out. Press conferences like this are usually just a bunch of crap where you listen to a guy say what he thinks he should say and whack a bunch of softballs out of the park. This was definitely different.

 

[Scorpjazz]

Wow, very impressed. Seems like a good guy, young and ready to get going. Damn, that man was sweating bullets out there..lol

 

[BabyPeterzz]

I liked that he mentioned his deficiencies on defense and how he's going to make it a focus.

 

[Zerol]

Al on Jazz fans: They tough man! haha

 

[Scat]

I just watched some more of Al's PC on the local news here in Salt Lake. It is so refreshing to hear and see a player this genuinely excited to be here. He says that his mom and grandmother are even more excited for him than he is.

Channel 2 says they will have his mom and grandmother on tomorrow night. Oddly I am looking forward to seeing what they have to say.

Can we just start the season tomorrow already? I want to get it going!

 

[BENTLEY]

For those that only saw the edited video, here's the full length radio version. It is awesome.

https://www.kjzz.com/fansports/shows

 

[VINYLONE]

Better link here.

 

[akirac73]

He sure sweats a lot.

I wonder if Jerry Sloan will make an exception and allow him to wear a head band during games?

 

[bigmike]

My god I'm excited. He's a fantastic player and he's clearly 100% excited to be in Utah. How refreshing! See ya, Carlos.

Honestly, I couldn't be any more excited about the Raja and Al acquisitions. I'd love to bring Ronnie back, too...but even if we fill the roster with UFA/minimum guys, I'm SO excited for the upcoming season if for no other reason than I'm going to love cheering for guys with the attitude that Al's got.

 

[dantheman]

 

[breezy]

I liked that he mentioned his deficiencies on defense and how he's going to make it a focus.

ive heard this before from somebody but i cant remember who...