D-Will Interview, quote about recruiting players to SLC
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((reading that entire article makes the D-Will trade even more heartbreaking for me... I sort of understand why the Jazz ownership/management did what they did when they did it, but still think they acted prematurely. In many ways, Deron and his family are exactly the type of folks that SLC should embrace...
it also repeats much of what I'd read about Deron and his background since his freshman year at Illinois, and is much of the reason I became a fan of his back then, and will continue to be a fan...
one thing you all seem to be missing (the cynical side of me says it's intentional) is his comment regarding Boozer, and how his loss ended up "leaving Williams without a proven standout to share the load." - - I think the "share the load" reference is as much in regards to attracting other talent to SLC as to on the basketball court. And in hindsight, for what the Jazz are paying Jefferson and what Boozer signed for with the Bulls, he would have come back to SLC. (not sure if I can find the quote, but he did say that)
anyhow, being the true sap that I am, this is one of my favorite parts of the article:
Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the article. Though I'm sure we'll get a few complaints that it needs to be moved since it's not "Jazz related"...
This post got to me. +rep
Since your power is zero and I like Moe, and, for once, Moe didn't post pictures of half dressed dudes, I've got your back. But just this once.
+6 for excluding nekked dudes.
I'm a Jazz fan not a Utah fan...most people who are Jazz fan want them to move to attract more free agents (maybe in baseball or football small market teams can win but not basketball.
I'd be very curious to hear someone elaborate about the taxes. Really, taxes are higher than New York, Chicago, or LA? Please explain.
On the other hand , I can think of some pluses to Utah. For one thing , I would think a young guy could live a heck of a lot better there than in many other cities, much nicer home, for starters. Maybe this is not an issue for superstars, but a good young player might be smart enough to realize he may have to live the rest of his life on what he makes in a few years playing. It might make sense to spend a half million on a house in Utah instead of 2 million on a house in New York? Just a thought.
BetterThanESPN
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I wouldn't mind seeing the team move to a larger market and I'm from Utah. Well, I spent a good portion of my childhood there. If it's better for the team, do it. On the other hand, Utah loses one of its most prized possessions.
You forgot the incredibly hot *** here, stuck up as any, but hottttt everywhere. Millionaires don't have to worry about stuck up girlies either. $$$ has a tendency to change character flaws.
Fishsticks
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I live in Vegas and do not want them to move. The Jazz are Utah, dude. That said if they want to move them to Vegas I would still be a fan
Joe Bagadonuts
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Ever heard of a place called San Antonio?
Sneakers
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Did you become a Jazz fan cause you liked the note logo?
The Jazz are part of Utah dude. That's the whole appeal. Thats the heart of the team. Me as a kid who grew up here, having Jazz playoff days in the elementary lunch rooms, watching Malone and Stockton growing up, having rivalries with the new kid who just moved here from Chicago... that's what its always been about.