Hopper
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Kinda like when the time comes, when you're at the movies, to say:
"Go right on ahead, Darlin, reach in there an git yosef the last of dat popcorn, eh?"
KOC Interview from Locked on Sports today
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Kinda like when the time comes, when you're at the movies, to say:
"Go right on ahead, Darlin, reach in there an git yosef the last of dat popcorn, eh?"
Good interview. I wish Scott asked some more questions, like how they see Al and Millsap together, if they plan to use him as a center or PF more, if old injury is a concern, what Al will bring that Booz didn't. KOC did say Millsap is expected to play 35 minutes per game though, and there will be a 3 man rotation of Al/Millsap/Memo up front. KOC really stepped up and delivered for the Jazz, that's for sure. True, we had about 100 threads for Jefferson in here in the last week or so before this news came up, but one thing is to toss ideas around for fans, and another to go ahead and get the deal done. KOC really stepped up here big time, and Greg Miller too (even though cheap ******* did make KOC give up Koufos, whom Wolves did not want, but that's insignificant 
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Who ever thought of the Al idea on this board is a genius. I'd like to see that person make the rest of our predictions for our off season
Hopper
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I also thought it was interesting, and insightful, that KOC put special emphasis on (1) Jefferson's age (25) and (2) his work ethic (which Kevin McHale reaffirms in the NBA video in the other thread).
When ya think about it, Deron is just now reachin his prime. He aint a kid no more, and his "older brother" (Booza) aint around to assert rank on him no more. CJ, Paperboy, Deron, Jefferson, they're all about the same age, which is neither "young" nor "old." They have a real shot at growing together without age differences creating some "distance" between them. They are "mature" but not tired, jaded, or at the point where they are "resting on their laurels" (AK, anyone?). Deron is now set to really assert his leadership, and set the tone for competitiveness and commitment for this young group. Let's hope he does it well.
When ya think about it, Deron is just now reachin his prime. He aint a kid no more, and his "older brother" (Booza) aint around to assert rank on him no more. CJ, Paperboy, Deron, Jefferson, they're all about the same age, which is neither "young" nor "old." They have a real shot at growing together without age differences creating some "distance" between them. They are "mature" but not tired, jaded, or at the point where they are "resting on their laurels" (AK, anyone?). Deron is now set to really assert his leadership, and set the tone for competitiveness and commitment for this young group. Let's hope he does it well.
Is that why he said that our FO did'nt look that busy(half-jokingly) and that the only guys who were busy this offseason were his ex-teammates? He also expressed mild frustration and also mentioned that he was missing the Worlds championships because he figured he might have to shoulder a bigger load this season. I am not sure you can call that "diplomatic" even if he knew what was going on.He clearly was putting some pressureon the FO to make something happen.
David Stern
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He could be trying to make people (Portland) think that...
Beantown
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Also KOC said he talked to Jefferson today. He said that Jefferson was excited to come to Utah and be with alot of other players in the prime of their career. Im sure he is stoked to play with Dwill. Im betting he has a great season and this change will give him a big spark going into the season.
Doesn't matter now, does it VJ? I was as frustrated as anyone else, but this one move turned entire off-season around.
Hopper
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You left out the most important thing he said, eh, VJ? He said, dead serious, that Miami wanted him, and obviously he plans to force a trade, one way or another.
He could not have known that. Dallas was just as interested and may have very well ended up with him. But, like I said before, it's a moot point now.
It sure does'nt matter now, but I was just responding to the other poster who said Deron was all diplomatic and poker-faced. Not quite. He was'nt joking about missing the Worlds so that he can rest up and shoulder the extra load for this season. He certainly sounded a bit frustrated.
billyshelby
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The other thing he said in the interview was interesting. He admitted shooting was difficult for him because he basically had a "glove" on his shooting hand. He downplayed it during the season like he was supposed to, but it obviously affected him.
And BTW, I dont think this move by itself makes us a better team yet. Right now we are at best, as same as last year. If we get a solid 4th wing, then maybe we'll be slightly better. The fact that 3 of the guys making big bucks on this team -AK, Okur and Jefferson, are either coming off serious past injuries or have a history of missing 10-15 games every season(like AK), still makes me nervous. It is injuries that has been a big negative factor in the playoffs last 2 years, lets not forget that.
We still don't know how we would have fared vs Lakers, at full strength.
We still don't know how we would have fared vs Lakers, at full strength.
True. Not only did he sound frustrated, he actually SAID he was frustrated. Well, I bet he is a lot less frustrated now with big Al in town though.
Hopper
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VJ, he said the primary reason for missin the worlds was "health." The fact that he might need to shoulder more of the load with Booza, Korver, and probably Memo gone was an additional reason for not wanting to risk his health, but it has been an issue since the season ended, and his participation in the games has been questionable since then.
billyshelby
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I don't agree with posts in this thread about Wesley. I think KOC is flat out unreadable. I hope they don't match because the deal is awful, but I didn't pick up any signals that they're unwilling to pay it. The only signals I get on that are the reports the Jazz are talking to the agents of other wings.
Hopper
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And he didn't say HE was frustrated, as I recall. He said it was "frustrating" to see friends and team contributors go, but said that also gave them a chance to get other players. He said he was bein patient, not that he was "frustrated" because all problems hadn't been immediately solved.
But, of course, all that was just typical BS, intended for public consumption but totally insincere. The only sincere thing he said was that Miami wanted him and that he would force the Jazz to trade him, one way, or another.
But, of course, all that was just typical BS, intended for public consumption but totally insincere. The only sincere thing he said was that Miami wanted him and that he would force the Jazz to trade him, one way, or another.