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Dante Exum to wear #11, Rodney Hood to wear #6 for the Jazz

GVC said:
Couldn't agree more. 32 and 12 are the only numbers that shouldn't be available to current/future Jazz players.
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I disagree with not retiring Maravich's number. He was the face of the franchise and a great, great player. When the Jazz came to Utah they didn't leave the history behind. If that were the case then the Jazz name should have remained.

I agree. Love Hornacek but his jersey being retired is ridiculous. Same with Eaton. The only other guy who deserves it is Dantley. He was the best player on the team and really the only reason to watch the Jazz when they came to SLC. I think you have to be the best or second best player on your team, years played, and MVP/Scoring title or record holders should be in the rafters.
 
cowhide said:
I disagree with not retiring Maravich's number. He was the face of the franchise and a great, great player. When the Jazz came to Utah they didn't leave the history behind. If that were the case then the Jazz name should have remained.

I agree. Love Hornacek but his jersey being retired is ridiculous. Same with Eaton. The only other guy who deserves it is Dantley. He was the best player on the team and really the only reason to watch the Jazz when they came to SLC. I think you have to be the best or second best player on your team, years played, and MVP/Scoring title or record holders should be in the rafters.
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1. Maravich played only 5+ seasons with the Jazz. The team averaged 32 wins over those 5 seasons.

2. Better case for Dantley, although if you're keeping it to all-time, Jazz lifers/HOF-caliber players, you can keep his number in circulation. Stockton and Malone set the standard, were (virtually) Jazz lifers and Hall-of-Famers. Everyone else is a large step below.
 
cowhide said:
The only other guy who deserves it is Dantley. He was the best player on the team and really the only reason to watch the Jazz when they came to SLC. I think you have to be the best or second best player on your team, years played, and MVP/Scoring title or record holders should be in the rafters.
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Even Dantley...I'm not sure. He was an incredible scorer, especially given his size and that most of his scoring was in the post. His 7 years break down like this:
* 4 years leading a team that averaged 27 wins
* 1 season carrying the team to the first winning season (45 wins)
* 2 seasons (41 and 42 wins) marred by a contract holdout and feuds with coach (not entirely his fault, Frank must take some blame)

The Jazz should honor Dantley. Make a banner with an picture of him, maybe put the number 29.6 on it (his scoring average with the Jazz). Or go ahead and hang up his number just like they have. But if I had my way, #4 would remain in circulation.
 
While I'm at it, honor Frank Layden and Larry Miller in some alternate way as well, given that they never wore a jersey (not counting that night Larry put on the short shorts).
 
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