My Apologies to Big Al and this team

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I feel bad cause I find myself secretly hopeing that Jefferson gets a minor injury resulting in him missing 5-8 games, which inturn allows Favors to get some more minutes and prove that he deserves more minutes when Al comes back!! Is this wrong?

I already feel he deserves more minutes. He just needs to be patient and pay his dues, his time will come.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

You are right about the defense. It seems to have greatly improved, and I wish I knew why the guys are playing D for Ty when they didn't for Jerry. Of course, it makes no difference now, does it? I'm just glad to see them playing aggressive D, getting a few fast breaks because of it, and watching it improve their confidence.

this team is filled with young hungry players like Favors Kanter Hayward trying to make it with a guy like Howard trying for "one last shot in the sun" if you get my meaning. There is Bell who's minutes aren't guaranteed, and the only way he gets minutes is playing hard nosed defense, and Al isin better shape, and has the tools of a good defender. As a good offensive minded player it takes away from his defense. Players under Sloan were payed well established players who didn't buy in. Bell a good defender but older and coming off injuries getting 30 minutes a game was run ragged till he had no energy to play any. It wasn't Sloan's system, in the early to the lat 90's they were a good defensive team. John and Karl helped Sloan keep everyone in line. The jazz had no one on the team to keep everyone on the team in check after J@K left.

 

[squareinthecircle]

I didn't expect this team to be as good as it is either. I only realized it was better than I thought like a game or two ago. It has an interesting mix of young guys and vets all buying into coach's philosophies. Plus the team is just plain exciting to watch, and not all teams are.

 

[BluesRocker]

Im just so excited to see the defense we are playing. Its very hard to find teams that buy into defense. And its defense that is going to win championships. I am starting to be ok with some of these guys shooting struggles, such a bell, because of the commitment on defense.

 

[craig2112]

I am enjoying this season thoroughly! Nobody was giving this team a chance to be a playoff team this, year...but looky what we have.

But more importantly, I am just enjoying watching every game. Usually I don't watch whole games, but this year, I find that I am. And I love what I see. Lots of hustle, and just great basketball.

And I love Big Al. Yeah, I know he has limitations, but who doesn't? I accept who he is and what he brings to the table. I think fans are still too spoiled by Karl Malone and expect all of our bigs to meet his standard.

Obviously, we are not currently a championsip team, but that is fine with me. We have a lot of young talent, and the future is bright. Still, one of my favorite jazz teams ever was the one right after Stockton retired and we just missed the playoffs. That team played with heart, and that is ultimately what I like to see.

Sure, I want to win a ring, but even if we don't, we can still enjoy the games and the team.

I'm not going to hate on our own players. Sure, CJ is struggling, but I still cheer for him. Sure, Raja has been almost a complete nightmare, but I still want to see him do well. Doesn't happen much, but I can appretiate what he has done the last couple of games.

I am also very confident in our coaching staff and I trust them to do the right thing.

Yes, call me a homer.

 

[jazzrule]

I am enjoying this season thoroughly! Nobody was giving this team a chance to be a playoff team this, year...but looky what we have.

But more importantly, I am just enjoying watching every game. Usually I don't watch whole games, but this year, I find that I am. And I love what I see. Lots of hustle, and just great basketball.

And I love Big Al. Yeah, I know he has limitations, but who doesn't? I accept who he is and what he brings to the table. I think fans are still too spoiled by Karl Malone and expect all of our bigs to meet his standard.

Obviously, we are not currently a championsip team, but that is fine with me. We have a lot of young talent, and the future is bright. Still, one of my favorite jazz teams ever was the one right after Stockton retired and we just missed the playoffs. That team played with heart, and that is ultimately what I like to see.

Sure, I want to win a ring, but even if we don't, we can still enjoy the games and the team.

I'm not going to hate on our own players. Sure, CJ is struggling, but I still cheer for him. Sure, Raja has been almost a complete nightmare, but I still want to see him do well. Doesn't happen much, but I can appretiate what he has done the last couple of games.

I am also very confident in our coaching staff and I trust them to do the right thing.

Yes, call me a homer.

Your a homer. Sorry I am like Santa Claus and like to give people what they ask for. lol

 

[Fishsticks]

I am enjoying this season thoroughly! Nobody was giving this team a chance to be a playoff team this, year...but looky what we have.

But more importantly, I am just enjoying watching every game. Usually I don't watch whole games, but this year, I find that I am. And I love what I see. Lots of hustle, and just great basketball.

And I love Big Al. Yeah, I know he has limitations, but who doesn't? I accept who he is and what he brings to the table. I think fans are still too spoiled by Karl Malone and expect all of our bigs to meet his standard.

Obviously, we are not currently a championsip team, but that is fine with me. We have a lot of young talent, and the future is bright. Still, one of my favorite jazz teams ever was the one right after Stockton retired and we just missed the playoffs. That team played with heart, and that is ultimately what I like to see.

Sure, I want to win a ring, but even if we don't, we can still enjoy the games and the team.

I'm not going to hate on our own players. Sure, CJ is struggling, but I still cheer for him. Sure, Raja has been almost a complete nightmare, but I still want to see him do well. Doesn't happen much, but I can appretiate what he has done the last couple of games.

I am also very confident in our coaching staff and I trust them to do the right thing.

Yes, call me a homer.

Pretty idiotic...all of it.