Kyle Korver bids friendly farewell to Utah Jazz fans

SALT LAKE CITY — Over the past 2-1/2 years, Kyle Korver made a ton of fans in Utah.

Turns out, the sharpshooter also became a fan himself — of the Utah Jazz and their fans.

Korver talked quite favorably of his experience and relationships in Utah — from fans and the organization to how his charitable clothing line started here — in a 225-word message he posted on his personal facebook page Friday morning.

The thank-you tribute came about a week after he signed with the Chicago Bulls on a three-year, $15 million contract.

And, by the way, Korver can't wait until the Bulls visit Salt Lake City next season. He'll bring along two other former Jazz teammates — Carlos Boozer and Ronnie Brewer. Boozer signed with Chicago a week ago, while Brewer agreed to a three-year deal for $12-plus million on Friday.

Here is Korver's appreciative message in its entirety:

"Hey Jazz fans! Just wanted to take a couple minutes and say thank you for everything you guys have done for me these past 2.5 years. I honestly had no idea what to expect when I came here. My Grandpa Korver always tells me, when you pray, expect the unexpected. Well, Utah was very unexpected! But man.... but you guys have helped make these past seasons the most enjoyable of my career.

"I have a lot of respect for everyone associated with the Jazz. They run a 1st class organization and I am very grateful for the opportunity that they gave me. I feel like I grew as a player and as a person while I was here..and I think that has to do a lot with the company that you keep.

"Several other things came up in Utah besides the Jazz. Seer Group and Seer Clothing are the results of the efforts of lots of people here. It is our intention for Seer Group to continue in SLC for many years to come. There are several purposes for our foundation, but one of the biggest ones is to say thank you. So, thank you to this community for all you've been and done for me and my family. See you guys next year. When the schedule comes out, I'll have that Jazz game circled!"

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