Comments on: 2008-09 NBA Preview: Utah Jazz

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2008-09 NBA Season Preview — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:27:52 +0000

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By: Dave T

Dave T — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:33:06 +0000

Rob, liked your analysis of the Jazz. One of their weaknesses to address was definitely the backup PG situation (CJ Miles = their Lou Williams…talented youngster but not quite a PG)…and I felt they made a really underrated tweak move this summer taking care of that need.

They shipped away Jason Hart, a pretty solid vet, to the Clippers in exchange for Brevin Knight. I’ve always thought B Knight has been one of the unheralded veteran points of this era…he might not be able to shoot farther then 8 feet from the hoop, but the man is simply an assist machine, is great at taking care of the ball and always has a low turnover count, and simply doesn’t make mistakes in pressure situations.

Whether he gets 5 minutes or 25 minutes he’s the consummate PG professional, and delivers the goods to anyone on the court that is open. Just a great fit for Sloan’s offense, and they can breathe a bit easier now that Deron can take a few minutes off during the regular season without a giant drop in play on the court.

By: Morty

Morty — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:14:22 +0000

suede: Perhaps Dean is still working through a nice big plate of braised crow? Deep Sixer was fun indeed, although the format change was terrible, and there were a few too many drunken "jamokes" who would wander in. I'm just glad that so many of the intelligent regulars have made their way over here, though we are still missing a few. I can't wait for the season to start, and have some actual basketball to discuss.

By: jjg

jjg — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:42:18 +0000

suede, He’s “the final piece” alright … just as #76 Shawn Bradley revolutionized the game. No, keep him away, I’d rather have Doug Collins run around picks. Guiness game? Missed it.

By: deepsixersuede

deepsixersuede — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:24:01 +0000

Morty, where is Dean by the way ? Jumpin, does Korver come back next year as the final piece ? [12 min. per at 3 mill. per] And were you there for the Guiness Record handball game ?

By: jjg

jjg — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:49:45 +0000

Meeting “The Recliner GM” was the luckiest day of my life. It’s all about second chances.

By: jjg

jjg — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:41:06 +0000

Funny. Ahh, “Deep Sixer” … those were the days … was good while it lasted but the silent ending was kinda harsh … when format changed, I knew in my heart that ’Camelot’ was gone … cast of characters, some lively interaction.

By: Morty

Morty — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:11:50 +0000

How could Stefanski trade Korver!! What an idiot!!! He should have moved Miller’s contract, now we’ll never get a big time FA like Elton Brand, and we’ll never contend because we can’t make 3 pt shots!!! Bring back Billy King!!!!!!!!

Wait, I was just dreaming I was back on Deep Sixers circa last winter. My bad.

By: jjg

jjg — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:44:42 +0000

KK OK but glad Ed put ‘Creighton Kranker’ in crate; steady breezes on defensive end & Brand here as a residual. Don’t understand lovefest/heartbreak over KK. And what’s with his lickin’ fingers and slidin’ ‘em over sole of lifted sneaks? Must be a midwestern tic.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:22:43 +0000

Also, I am looking forward to seeing Korver returning to the Wachovia Center. He will get the cheers from our respectful and knowledgable fans!!! Hopefully, Kareem Rush and other perimeter shooters on this Sixers team can fill those big shoes. Surely, they were quite a bargain though!!