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Could the Jazz Milk Washington if The Ace Saga Sours?

Losing Interest said:
I wonder... Where are Ace's parents in all of this mess with Omar? It is my understanding Omar got his claws into Ace at 15, 16 or 17 years of age? How do you let that guy, with his questionable background, get his claws into your young son?
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So part of this... I think Omar was likely helpful in some ways. Ace's mom was a single parent I believe and a traveling nurse... so I am sure he stepped in and helped him growing up. Whether it was for gain or just because. I am sure there is some pull in this relationship, but he gave maybe too much trust in his agent abilities.
 
The only variable here is Washington. Unless they come to us with an irresistible offer, Ace will suit up for us in the summer league.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
So part of this... I think Omar was likely helpful in some ways. Ace's mom was a single parent I believe and a traveling nurse... so I am sure he stepped in and helped him growing up. Whether it was for gain or just because. I am sure there is some pull in this relationship, but he gave maybe too much trust in his agent abilities.
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I almost feel bad for laughing at someone calling him Tracy McGravy on Twitter. Almost.
 
Sean said:
I think the Jazz should drop the Utah from their name and go with Salt Lake...I bet the stigma of SLC is way less than Utah lmao
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For real.
Great idea
 
Sean said:
I think the Jazz should drop the Utah from their name and go with Salt Lake...I bet the stigma of SLC is way less than Utah lmao
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Surprisingly, getting alcohol here is easier than several Eastern or Southern states. When I lived in Maryland, for example, you couldn't buy beer in convenience stores. Here, every convenience store is well stocked with beer. Now that the stupid "club membership" law is gone, and we simply have bars, and they're reasonably plentiful in SLC. This particular stigma is lagging well behind reality.

Perhaps an even bigger stigma, however, is Utah's association with the Mormon Church, which is viewed as a kind of strange religion outside of Utah and generally viewed quite negatively by those of a more Evangelical bent. (Although their perceptions are based on a log of misunderstanding/misinformation.)

I will say this, however, I've hung and worked with Born Again and Evangelical Christians, and I'll take Mormons over them any day as a group. My experience, Mormons are much better at compartmentalizing religion from their normal work-a-day life. The others are much more likely to wear their religion on their sleeves and violate personal boundaries. That's only my experience, however. I can't speak for others.
 
Shad said:
Favors, Jeff Teague, Kendrick Perkins, and more and more have all said that Utah is the perfect fit for Ace. He's going to love it here
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One more thing about Jeff Teague.

I really wanted to get him when we had that chance several years ago.... He ended up going to the wolves and completely smashing Rubio into the announcers table and getting A LOT of hate here.

If Jeff Teague can say great things about Utah, and still dog on the Wizards and Nets, that should speak for something.
 
Jazz need to roll out the red carpet for Ace and his family. Throw them a welcome dinner and fly out some of their friends. Jazz have a lot of eyes on them right now. Use it as an opportunity. They should buy out the roof deck at Le Meridien and the Van Ryder bar. There's a nice view of the valley and, of course, Delta Center.
 
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It’s interesting that Ace had such a national profile already. Maybe we’re a bit uncomfortable with the stupid drama, but it’s part of the glitz and glamour of the game. We should embrace it, and Ace with it. It’s good for the team and the franchise.
 
Shad said:
One more thing about Jeff Teague.

I really wanted to get him when we had that chance several years ago.... He ended up going to the wolves and completely smashing Rubio into the announcers table and getting A LOT of hate here.

If Jeff Teague can say great things about Utah, and still dog on the Wizards and Nets, that should speak for something.
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Teague makes fun of the Jazz and Utah plenty lmao
 
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