A very funny thread this has become lol. Joe is a Jazz lifer if we want him to be, but that contract will make for great salary filler, expiring, or some value. I’m awaiting what Mikes contract looks like, I’d love a 1+1(team option) even if the number on Mike was bigger for this next season, then let Mike and Joe’s salary drop off and open up some cap space next offseason.
And here’s the difference in the jokes vs the reality of the other guy. There haven’t been multiple national sports reporters saying Joe doesn’t want to be here or doesn’t like it here over just the past month alone. There’s a pretty big difference. Joe is actively involved in Utah’s community, not just showing up for a quick PR moment at a local sports game where he knows he’ll get positive media for it.