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Thanks, Carlos.

Boozer's Game 7 performance against Houston was one of the top-5 playoff performances in Jazz history. It wasn't just the numbers, it was the competitive greatness he exhibited (doing your best when your best is needed) that even Karl Malone struggled with in elimination games. Two separate stretches the game appeared to be slipping out of the Jazz's control and both times Boozer went on a dunking barrage (in the 2nd qtr) and then back-to-back 3-point plays (4th qtr), and of course 2 big offensive rebounds and the FT's down the stretch.

I really thought he would become one of the top-5 bigman in the league after that season, but he struggled in the playoffs the following year and suddenly the Jazz were Deron's team (rightfully so) and Boozer never made that jump to franchise player.

Still, it was a great signing by the Jazz and he helped get us back on the NBA map. Hated his defensive shortcomings but I really liked his offensive game, his footwork and his offensive repertoire. He could grab 10 rebounds w/out breaking a sweat.

Watching him and DWill run the pick-and-roll was a thing of beauty, I'm going to miss that most of all.
 
Sean said:
Not only did he help bring the playoffs back to Utah (the Jazz missed the playoffs in 2004, 2005 and 2006), he brought playoff winning basketball back to Utah.

Prior to their 2007 series win over the Rockets, Utah last won a playoff series in 2000 - against the Sonics.
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Yeah, Boozer helped to bring the playoffs back to Utah after he had been here for two years (rolleyes). Then again, he played only an average 42 regular season games in those first two years :|.
 
Good luck to you Boozer. A selfish guy even by NBA standards, whose first goal was to slack on the defensive end to catch his breath, stay away from foul touble and stay near the basket to get the rebound, and he always, always padded his offensive stats. That meant more to him then anything else in basketball. $ 80 million? The Jazz should be so happy he is gone.
 
I just got back following the Jazz this season after 15 or so years as just watching the occasional game when in Vegas. For me Boozer has been fantastic to watch and I will most definitely miss him when the games tip off again. I understand why the Jazz didn`t match his offer, but am pretty sad to se him go. God luck in Chicago man!
 
2:16-2:20 of that video was one of the top moments in Jazz broadcaster history... for that one moment there should be statues created, buildings built, mountains should be shoved aside to make room to honor this myth, no this legend, NO THIS GOD we call "Ron Boone"

"I'm riding bareback, baby"
 
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