Harvey Nielsen,

Idaho Falls

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Season's a nightmare

I have been a Jazz fan for almost 10 years. I think a lot of fans are totally disappointed about this season. First, defense is not good enough. Their opponents can score easily. Second, poor point guard and shooting guard (play). Third, there are a lot of fatal turnovers. Fourth, some players are not worth their big contracts. I think this season is a nightmare for Jazz fans.

Ted Liu,

Vancouver, Canada

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Jazz miss 'Big O'

I hate to mention this, but could it be the loss of Greg Ostertank? Defense has been a definite problem this season, and 7-2, 280 pounds creates a formidable obstacle whether he's trying or not.

Kevin Struthers,

Vernal

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No veteran leadership

I think that there are a lot of little things that are contributing to the problems that the Jazz are having this year, but it seems to me what this team is really lacking is veteran leadership. Without veteran leadership it's difficult to pull out of the slumps that happen with every team. Confidence has everything to do with winning the close games, and the Jazz have none right now. And when you lose confidence you need someone that can perform in the clutch and pull you through to help get that confidence back. The Jazz need someone that they can turn to on the court or in the locker room that can show them how to deal with a particular situation.

Cory Clark,

North Ogden

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Teams are feasting on Jazz

Jazz players lack a commitment to defense and often fail to get stops when the game tempo increases down the stretch. Many average players, like Gerald Wallace, have career games against the Jazz.

There is no "go to" guy offensively that can get you a basket when it is needed the most. When the Jazz were successful they had superstars who could make plays when needed. They do not have that now. Even Andrei Kirilenko is not this type of player. It is an entire team full of "role" players.

Denny Kartchner,

Vancouver, Wash.

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Play fundamental hoops