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Utah Jazz Preseason Game #1 Sydney Kings at Utah Jazz Mon Oct 2, 7:00 pm

mellow

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At the newly remodeled Vivint Smart Home Arena

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and on Att Sports Net

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Here are some famous Australians...
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This is how Sydney views the game....

History. A unique opportunity. A once in a lifetime experience.

All of that is in prospect for the Sydney Kings as they travel nearly 13,000 kilometres to Salt Lake City to take on the NBA's Utah Jazz next Tuesday (Australian time).

Sydney has the singular honour of playing in the first-ever game between an NBL club and an NBA team before Melbourne United does battle with Oklahoma City six days later and the Brisbane Bullets face up to the Phoenix Suns on October 14.

The importance of the occasion is not lost on Sydney Kings Managing Director Jeff Van Groningen.

"The opportunity to play the Utah Jazz is simply historic for the Sydney Kings," Mr Van Groningen said.

"We are grateful to both the NBA and the NBL head offices for extending us this chance to compete, learn from and interact with an incredibly well-run and highly regarded NBA franchise."

"If I were to choose a word to reflect our sentiments - humbled would be the one."
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Here is the Sydney Scouting report on the Jazz...
The Utah Jazz have established themselves as one of the best young teams in the NBA. Even with the big loss of all-star Gordon Hayward, Utah have a formidable squad that will expect to make the playoffs again in 2017-18.

Their back court looks particularly intimidating with the Jazz trading for Ricky Rubio from the Minnesota Timberwolves, alongside highly touted rookie Donovan Mitchell and rising star Rodney Hood.

So let take a deep look at this Jazz roster, and delve into a little bit of the history and their newly renovated facility.
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and

Joe Ingles: A poster boy for the new position-less basketball era, Ingles has been listed in every position except centre, and has played serious minutes at point guard, shooting guard, small forward and power forward during his time with the Jazz. Hailing from Adelaide and former high school running mate of current Sydney King Brad Newley. Recently signed a four year $US50 million dollar contract and will celebrate his 30th birthday October 2nd - the same day the Jazz play the Kings!
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http://www.sydneykings.com/news/article/35581-scouting-utah
 
I just can't wait! This is the most excited that I've been for the season starting in years. I've gone through all the media interviews, practice interviews, articles...

Watching Ricky and Thabo's practice interviews today you can tell how excited they are about working with Quin and how involved he seems to be with each player's situation. Quin is an alchemist when it comes to building good team chemistry.
 
In honor of the opponent, the first gamethread girl of the season is Australian

Miranda Kerr
One of my all time favorites

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The Kings will get beaten like a gong, hope its a blow out. Grand Final day today, time for a BBQ and a beer.
 
mellow said:
I love girls. I married one, have several daughters, and work with several women.

In the past the requisite Game Thread Photos have created some awkward moments.
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I tried to keep them pretty tame fwiw
 
I am pumped to watch a game. It will be fun. Monday ends the drought. Do you think Miranda is coming to the game? T'would be a shame if she doesnt.
 
guis, O'Neal will probably play out of his mind. Should be interesting

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