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So I checked the box score, then started watching the replay on Root. What happened go Exum? To start the game he drilled a 3pt shot, then took it to the rim the next time down the floor-- but he ended with only 5 pts?

Regardless, it was one of his better games. Had 2 steals, looked less petrified than usual, and played GREAT defense. He just doesn't really look to score.
 
I have been treated differently because of the way I dress, the fact that I smoked pot, and the length of my hair. It sucked.

I think that a single post in a jazz gamethread by some random Australian dude just is not something to get so fired up about. Pick your battles better imo. There are bigger fish to fry imo

This is now getting comical. Did you graduate high school? Serious question.
 
I hope the same. Look, what he said isn't right, but letting anonymous comments on a sports message board strike such a deep chord is beyond my scope of energy. i work long days and barely have time to check JF, let alone re-hash high school civics class over a message board. I appreciate the intent, i do, but there is a lot of negativity in the world, what issues are more important than others is a matter of opinion. I'd be a food not to acknowledge that hate exists, but feel comfortable enough with who i am to see past its fallacies. Racism will never be eradicated. Only when you are comfortable with who you are, can you see past other's judgments. I am fortunate enough to be able to see that; i have several friends who take to heart what some outspoken few have to say, and it is hard to see. But that's what i hope to pass on to my kids, they will never escape it, but they need to understand that the things people can say can only be true if they let them be true..

There you go, you got me ranting. you win. haha.
Great post.
I agree 100%
 
Sometimes we forget the dude is still young and raw. Love that he wants to win so bad that it hurts though. You can work with that. . .

Also, even though he benched him in favor of Exum, it's pretty clear that Quin likes him and thinks highly of him. I've completely reversed my position on him now that his role has changed. I hope the Jazz keep him and continue to develop him.
 
This. Clearly, clearly the point has been made, Kanter was somehow asinine as for chemistry in the locker room. Something was up with his presence, I don't know what but something... This team is tighter now, so he was definitely better off and DL delivered. Case closed.

perhaps his unhappiness was like an emotional black hole, sort of like his post-up game. zing!
 
Last one because this is so indicative of a young naive human being (irrespective of age). Are you seriously claiming that you can say whatever you want, and if you offend someone, then that is their problem. You do realize that you can be fired, lose the rights to teach, be sued etc. because of the vitriolic filth that comes out of people's mouths. The board is not a free for all; that's why we have moderators, so that people can feel comfortable expressing their views about a basketball team without receiving insults that are the seeds of hate crime. It's been very enlightening to see how racism is alive an well in America at all levels.

Not sure how that got misinterpreted, but I was saying that in support of you. If something is offensive to someone, it doesn't matter the source whether its an NBA owner or a jazzfanz poster. What matters is the person who is offended, and thats why it's bad.
 
I'm trying not to get angry but your thinking is so obstinately insular that it defies the imagination. Try to think with your brain for god's sake. Do you really think that anyone who has tried to reason with you thinks that it is physically going to hurt the people of Mexico or that their society will suddenly go into decay? You're a racist and you don't realize it.
I'm not racist.
I just think that a jazzfanz post is not a big deal no matter what it is taking about. It's just a post on a sports message board.

Since I have a different opinion than you, you feel it's right to call me racist and question my intelligence?
You seem like a good person
 
Maybe so..... still I would rather pay big bucks to an elite offensive player to help Hayward with the playmaking duties than a poor offensive player that plays great defense.

I feel that we will be good defensively as long as we have rudy, favors, and exum (plus Hayward is a good defender) no matter who else we have at the wing.

I think we need help on the offensive end though

Elite defense has proven to be way more effective than elite offense, and it's because what you get from a good defensive possession is way better than what you get from a good offensive possession, for example a fast break that leads to easy baskets. I do agree that we could solidify our offense but I think we're in good shape. Hood I think will be a bigger threat on that end in time, also Exum, and Burks is knocking on the door, I bet he's hungry as **** waiting to get on board.
 
I hope the same. Look, what he said isn't right, but letting anonymous comments on a sports message board strike such a deep chord is beyond my scope of energy. i work long days and barely have time to check JF, let alone re-hash high school civics class over a message board. I appreciate the intent, i do, but there is a lot of negativity in the world, what issues are more important than others is a matter of opinion. I'd be a food not to acknowledge that hate exists, but feel comfortable enough with who i am to see past its fallacies. Racism will never be eradicated. Only when you are comfortable with who you are, can you see past other's judgments. I am fortunate enough to be able to see that; i have several friends who take to heart what some outspoken few have to say, and it is hard to see. But that's what i hope to pass on to my kids, they will never escape it, but they need to understand that the things people can say can only be true if they let them be true..

There you go, you got me ranting. you win. haha.

I appreciate your candor, and I don't mean to be an ***. I'm no Pollyanna either and understand racism will be around for years to come. I just don't think that someone who may have been really hurt by racism should have to come on here, just like you after a hard day's work, and have to worry about racism. It just should not be on this board at all, and I think it's really harmful. Thanks again for your comments!
 
I hope we have time to get into medicaid, minimum wage, pensions, immigration laws, public transportation, abortion, euthanasia, obesity, death penalty, guns, GMOs, vaccines, hormones, corn syrup, gang-control, marijuana, prostitution, gay marriage.... did i miss any? ....animal rights, free trade, global warming, war on terror, social security, and affirmative action.... because that's why i came to the game thread.
Weaponized Pit Bulls?
 
Regardless, it was one of his better games. Had 2 steals, looked less petrified than usual, and played GREAT defense. He just doesn't really look to score.

I think that playing really good defense takes a lot out of Exum right now. I love how Steve Blake wanted no part of Exum last game and would get rid of the ball as soon as he crossed the timeline. Once he gets a man's body he will play better as a two way guy.
 
No they are not either.

Hayward > gobert > favors > leonard > matthews > middleton

Seems strange to max the 4th best player on our team

I said this in another thread, it I think I might max Matthews over Leonard. I don't think Leonard's defense is that much better than Matthews, and I think Matthews' offense is much better than Leonard's. I can see Leonard really dropping off when he becomes "the man". He's always been the Spurs third or fourth option.
 
Elite defense has proven to be way more effective than elite offense, and it's because what you get from a good defensive possession is way better than what you get from a good offensive possession, for example a fast break that leads to easy baskets. I do agree that we could solidify our offense but I think we're in good shape. Hood I think will be a bigger threat on that end in time, also Exum, and Burks is knocking on the door, I bet he's hungry as **** waiting to get on board.

I'm of the opinion that you need both to win it all. So in my mind its about finding the right balance between offensive specialists on the bench for situationals and defensive stalwarts in the starting lineup.
 
I'm not racist.
I just think that a jazzfanz post is not a big deal no matter what it is taking about. It's just a post on a sports message board.

Since I have a different opinion than you, you feel it's right to call me racist and question my intelligence?
You seem like a good person

A racist allows racism to happen. Not making a chose is the same as making one. I understand people have difficult crosses to bear, but it's a simple choice on a basketball board. Also, I apologize for offensive comments; this is very important to me. But seriously, have you had any advanced education?
 
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