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Utah Jazz: Sloan impressed with most players' fitness levels

Jazz are going to kick butt this year and so are the Tabiona Tigers. It's great that they are all in shape.
P.S. Go D-will!!!!!!!!

I'm guessing that's supposed to say *staph*, not strep.

The proof is in the pudding, as they say, but I think the overall fitness level bodes well for this season. It shows that the team means what they say about wanting to make a championship run, and not only that, but they're all on the same page, and they're preparing like they mean business.

The pieces are in place, and it looks like this team is as ready as it's ever been. Can't wait to see what happens this season.

I just hope Fes is in shape, if not he is in for a long, frustrating year. If he can't show he is dedicated to his profession and get in top shape he won't last long with the Jazz. He could be exactly what we need if he will get in shape and play hard and smart, but so far he hasn't shown he can do that. Let's hope he and or Koufos and contribute, we need defensive help in the middle.

i'm not a doctor, but i did recently stay at a holida- that actually isn't the truth either. But if i remember from high school biology, strep is just another kind of bacterial infection, yes, similar to staph (or however you spell it), but they just have different consistencies.

Who are the tabiona tigers? They must be some club volley ball team

More like Tabiona Tiggers.

This is a surprising comment from Sloan. He is always lamenting about the shape players come into camp with. If he's really impressed, maybe a strong start for the Jazz will take place.

As long as Sloan is coach we will never win a championship. Flame away Sloan lovers. He couldnt do it with two hall of famers, and he wont do it now.

To: Sloan Hater,

Go follow another team if you don't like the way Sloan does things because he will be around as long as he wants!

to Sloan Hater,
You are right they didn't win a championship with 2 Hall of Famers. They lost to another team with two Hall of Famers, one of which was the greatest basketball player of all time and perhaps the greatest sports icon of all time. Nothing to be ashamed of.

I love Harpring, he's a work-horse, but I think his time is done. the poor guy has been through so many surgeries, and his minutes drop year after year. It's time for CJ to step into those shoes, I'm hoping that's why we resigned him. CJ, if you follow Matt's example for hard work on and off the court, you'll thrive as small forward. Time to shine.

I have never understood this Sloan Hater guy. He is a crackhead. Why do you follow the Jazz and care that much if you hate the guy? It's similar to my feelings toward Kobe Bryant. I don't like him. I don't read about him in the headlines, I don't care about the Lakers at all. Yeah I know they beat us last year, but I pay no attention to them. I'm not some wacko fanatic who gets hung up on one thing and can't get off it.

This is good news from Jazz camp. If the young bigs can step up and provide some valuable minutes this Jazz team will have all of the pieces in place.

Hollinger has a great numbers analysis of the Jazz on ESPNdotcom. He even picks them to win the Western Conference. He makes a very good point about the number of fouls the Jazz commited last year, that is certainly an area that needs to be addressed, unless the Jazz actually do manage to win the Western Conference, the refs tend to look the other way alot more when the Jazz are playing at ESA.

Also, with regards to the Jazz coaching. Having one of the most efficeient offences in the league EVERY YEAR and decent team defence (top half of the league) IN SPITE of the total lack of a "defensive stopper" doesn't just happen. Those things are a direct result of coaching. So hate his foul language and surly demeanor all you want and feel free to point out his many mistakes (and he has many), but know this, whoever you find to replace Sloan, will almost certainly be a downgrade.

Why didnt we win it when Jordan wasnt in the league? Oh keep on bringing the excuses sloan lovers.

Sloan Hater reminds me of Ben Stiller's character in the movie Dodgeball. Always has something to say but in the process but only make himself look worse.

Sloan's foul mouth is the reason I watch; it make me feel dirty!

Before everyone throws out Sloan Hater from this sight. Name another NBA or professional team that would have kept Jerry this long?? There is none. I say Jerry's job should be on the line this year.....how many more chances does he get?

I work in sports, the JAZZ have a great coach in Jerry Sloan. He does perform and his teams are always one of the best in the West. So How many more chances does he get? I say as many as he needs, no one will be able to do what he has done especially in a small market state such as Utah. Maybe your job should be on the line as well for... stupid comments!

i really appriciate the truth from sloan hater. Its true all of you love sloan but has he won a ring? So all you lovers go cheer for another 2nd round playoff apperance.

Go Jazz you are going to have a great year!!