Sekou Smith of NBA.com: Young Jazz Moving On Up

[Mr. McGibblets]

I thought this article/blog post was a pretty good read. I hadn't seen it posted here, but thought I'd share it in case anybody is interested in reading a little bit of an outside perspective on the Jazz.

https://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/04/25/young-jazz-moving-on-up/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

Some highlights that I liked:

That celebration last night after the win over the Suns was revealing. It shows that no matter what outside influences might believe, Jazz coach Ty Corbin had his team locked in and focused on seizing the opportunity at hand from the start of training camp, something Jazz GM Kevin O’Connor no doubt preached to his coach from the moment he elevated him from Sloan assistant coach to become the man to replace his legendary mentor.

Having witnessed it before in other young teams (the Hang Time Grizzlies the past three years and the Hawks five years ago remain two of the shining examples) and knowing the positive impact it can have on the entire group, not to mention the franchise, means the Jazz could draft off of the fuel from this playoff bid for years to come.

Did I want two lottery picks in this deep draft? Of course. But I am pretty excited about being back in the playoffs and happy for the team despite the likelihood of getting worked by the best team in the league. I think the playoff experience is much more likely to be more helpful to and have a greater impact on this team over the next two years than having their own pick at the end of the lottery.

 

[BluesRocker]

We may get beat but I dont think its going to be by a landslide. I think the Jazz will surprise some people how well they do.

 

[Gameface]

We may get beets but I dont think its going to be by a landslide. I think the Jazz will surprise some people how well they do.

Fixed

 

[mrob]

I thought this article/blog post was a pretty good read. I hadn't seen it posted here, but thought I'd share it in case anybody is interested in reading a little bit of an outside perspective on the Jazz.

https://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/04/25/young-jazz-moving-on-up/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

Some highlights that I liked:



Did I want two lottery picks in this deep draft? Of course. But I am pretty excited about being back in the playoffs and happy for the team despite the likelihood of getting worked by the best team in the league. I think the playoff experience is much more likely to be more helpful to and have a greater impact on this team over the next two years than having their own pick at the end of the lottery.

I couldn't agree more. The Jazz are no longer a rebuilding team. They may make some moves to improve in the offseason, but the core of our championship team is already in place.

 

[spycam1]

I couldn't agree more. The Jazz are no longer a rebuilding team. They may make some moves to improve in the offseason, but the core of our championship team is already on the bench.

Fixed.

 

[Scorpjazz]

By on the bench, I assume you mean Corbin. Otherwise this makes no sense. Right guys are playing, right ones arent, for the most part, obviously.