"It's disappointing in a way," Jefferson said. "I'm not making excuses, but everything that went on and for us to still come together and still fight says a lot about this team, (how) guys were brought up and how they love this game of basketball.
Added Jefferson: "It's a little disappointing that ... we will be on the outside watching the playoffs, but at the same time we've got a lot of upside and a lot of hope for this following season."
Jefferson said they have a lot of motivation to work hard this offseason, too.
"I know for a fact it's what got me going, because I know one thing about the Utah Jazz — they don't stay down for long," Jefferson said. "Them guys, (general manager) Kevin (O'Connor), they're going to do their job to make sure this team gets back into the playoff mode. That's why I'm not in panic mode because I've been watching this team for so many years and they not the type of team that's going to be on the outside looking in too much longer. That's what's keeping me going, and I'm pretty sure everybody feels that way."
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Big Al has a nice offensive game. I hope he will work on his lateral movement and defensive short comings this off season. I for one have seen enough of him playing the five. He needs to play the four along side either Favors or Fesenko at the five. More..
I have been so disappointed in the leadership of the vetran players. It seems like they look for excuses NOT to play. AK has a bruised nerve in his knee? A hang nail here and there and they all sit on the bench earning their millions. NO heart on More..
With how the NBA officiates the guard play you definitely need a big guy to clog the paint because it is impossible for a guard to defend his guy one on one without fouling. Jefferson has to play the 4, there shouldn't even be an argument there More..