I don't see why you cannot respect fans decision to be pissed.
We pay the salaries. We allow them their livelihood. Our passion gives them employ. Why is the assumption we are passive spectators?
I don't see why you cannot respect fans decision to be pissed.
They can be pissed about his decision to leave tooFans may be pissed because it seems he dragged his feet to some extent perhaps possibly costing the Jazz a potential move to soften the blow to losing GH, but other than that, they can't be pissed about his decision to leave. Fans are only pissed because our team, at this point in time, most likely will be worse than they were last year. The rest of this nonsense about loyalty and other various romantic notions about pro sports are naive and juvenile.
They can be pissed about his decision to leave too
Yes, but he knew he wanted out. Why this big act. If he were a man of character, he would've let the Jazz know much earlier.
What would be the reasoning other than the team might be worse off?
It's the only reason I'm upset. I'd be upset even without the delay. As every fan should be. I don't understand people who see pro sports as purely business, and yet they continue to watch and call themselves fans.
Fandom and sports business can't be separated. Fans are fine with the business aspect of pro sports as long as it works in the team's favor.
Fans are indifferent to the business. They only care about the quality and future of the team.
If DL mistreated Hayward and that caused him to leave, we would all turn against DL. But he didn't, so now Hayward is the enemy.
They definitely care about the business side. Fans complain about contracts given out all the time.
DL haggled over a million dollar difference. We could have had Hayward for 4 years if DL wasn't stupid (back then). I think DL has learned a lot since then, but he was at contract negotiations back then.
I'd be upset if I actually thought Utah would have done anything. The only report was they would OPJR liked the Jazz's contract better, but he signed Brooklyn's instead bc Utah had to wait on Hayward.
I think that is total BS though. I dont think Utah was going to sign anyone if they lost out on Utah. I dont see Gallo choosing Utah over LA and that is the only person I really wanted (and who I think Utah actually wanted).
Good lord people take this all too personally. The young man had major career decision to make and he chose to go elsewhere. I don't see why people cannot respect his decision and his freedom to choose by any criteria he wants. I think he did it in a fair manner and it's his choice. I hope we can all be accorded some respect and freedom when we make a career shift.
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It's just incredibly ridiculous to compare this to one of us changing career. Do 20,000 people go crazy cheering for you while you work ? Are people and their kids spending money on your merchandise ?? Sport is ALL about passion and taking things regarding your team personally. All he contrived BS he and his agent have come out with are so obviously manufactured and disingenuous that's why people feel like it's a slap in the face: the fact that he's made zero mention of the teammates he's been to war with and has been so easily able to put aside those relationships speaks volumes. He's a fake who is all about himself and his carefully crafted image. The gulf between him and Rudy as men and stand up leaders is enormous.
Get over yourself.
It's his life, his decision.
It is a business. Did you listen to the interview? It had a lot more data than the supposed transcript in this thread.
Let's see your man Rudy when he is a UFA for the 1st time.......I'll lay a bet he walks as well......
The more I listen to what has come out, it feels to me DL's decision to make Hayward look during RFA is a big factor. Just my gut feel.
He texted DL, He talked to Quin immediately with the decision.
None of us know what was said at that time but some people hold a grudge.
Reasoning doesn't matter. Fans can be upset with haywood.What would be the reasoning other than the team might be worse off?
They definitely care about the business side. Fans complain about contracts given out all the time.
Did you listen to the interview? It had a lot more data than the supposed transcript in this thread.