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Utah Jazz: Miles plays point guard in OT loss
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Miles | 7:39 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
CJ played the point last night better than Deron ever plays it. Sloan needs to
make the change immediately if we are going to win a championship this year.
Deron will make a great back-up.
Tommyk | 7:40 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Miles listen to Sloan! Go for a Layup first, then shoot your jumper. Miles
better get in the gym with AK47 and Horny and learn how to shoot because he was
missing alot of open shots out there. Give us a reason why? we pick up your
offer miles? and stay out of the port 'O Call 2!!
JazzFan | 7:52 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Hey did somebody forget to tell CJ that just because he got that nice contract
15 millon doesnt mean he can shoot the ball 15 millon times. Figure it out C.J
and dont complain when you are sitting on the bench next to J-Slo
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LOL @ Miles | 8:26 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
I wouldn't mind seeing CJ as the back up point guard. We need to give him
more minutes, but with Brewer and Price both playing well, it will be a toss up.
But Deron is the man in Utah -- no doubt.
leaguepass | 8:38 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
"Miles" are you freaking kidding me?
Aggie pride | 8:53 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
to Miles: Are you kidding me? make deron williams the backup to cj miles?
that's the funniest post i think i've ever read on this board. Deron
williams is a consistant ball player and an all-star player. He has proved
himself in the NBA, miles has yet to do that. So to say that williams should be
a backup is a rediculous statement to make. Go Jazz and Go Aggies
Miles a no show | 9:18 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Overtime was just painful to watch. No one seemed capable of running the
offense. No one could knock down a shot. Miles and Almond were both no shows.
hmm... | 9:30 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
I think that Miles is probably C.J.'s brother, or mother.
Still we don't have a very good backup point guard (I love night but C.J. is much better).
Also C.J. would really present HUGE match-up problems for other teams. Their PGs are already going to be worn out and beaten up trying to contain the very physical Williams. Instead of giving them a rest with the pint sized Knight or Price we could put the 6-6 Miles in and watch their PGs faint.
Think of the this lineup, CJ Miles, Brewer, Korver, AK47 and Fes' or Koufous. I know we'd be weak at the Center position but with all that size and range from the outside we'd have one of the strongest second lines in the league. Further if our centers ACTUALLY learn to play defense with AK at the 4 slot we'd have a lockdown defense and enough offense to fluster any team's backups.
CJ to the 1, AK47 to the 4, finals here we come.
Still we don't have a very good backup point guard (I love night but C.J. is much better).
Also C.J. would really present HUGE match-up problems for other teams. Their PGs are already going to be worn out and beaten up trying to contain the very physical Williams. Instead of giving them a rest with the pint sized Knight or Price we could put the 6-6 Miles in and watch their PGs faint.
Think of the this lineup, CJ Miles, Brewer, Korver, AK47 and Fes' or Koufous. I know we'd be weak at the Center position but with all that size and range from the outside we'd have one of the strongest second lines in the league. Further if our centers ACTUALLY learn to play defense with AK at the 4 slot we'd have a lockdown defense and enough offense to fluster any team's backups.
CJ to the 1, AK47 to the 4, finals here we come.
FOUL MOOD | 10:20 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
I wasn't impressed with the Jazz....Deron looked good at times, however,
turnovers and poor defense with the Jazz style of B-Ball isn't very
appealing to watch in the pre-season. I think Hollinger had it right when he
talked about the JAZZ and their need to stop fouling. I haven't seen
anything to this point that indicates that they have a CLUE how to do that.
Anytime someone gets a step behind they HACK the CRAP out of that player instead
of trusting a teammate to cover them. Coaching philosophy change......PLEASE!!
Miles "Comment" | 10:21 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
For those that didn't get it. It was a joke to say that Miles should be the
PG instead of Williams. Because for a comment to be made like that it would have
to be sarcastict.
If not that person should never comment again about basketball, because they don't know anything about it.
But I really do like Miles as a player.
If not that person should never comment again about basketball, because they don't know anything about it.
But I really do like Miles as a player.
Ahh... | 10:42 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Finally. . . Basketball season. Its a nice break from College Football.
I'm drained!! Thank you Utah Jazz.
so much for Memo's ... | 12:12 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
working out over the summer. What's the point of bulking up if you still
flinch and fold in the paint instead of taking a charge. That was pathetic Memo
and it's not the 1st time either!
Miles | 12:24 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
My comment was not a joke. CJ should start as point guard. With Deron coming
off the bench we would be so much better and there would be no fall-off. With
CJ playing with the starters, he looks better and Deron makes the subs play
better with him on the court. I know more about basketball than any of you on
here. If you want to win a championship you have to make sacrifices. So which
is it for you fair weather fans?
We will see | 12:33 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
come regular season time.
Come On, D-News! | 12:48 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Here's a quick rundown of the seven photos accompanying the Utah/Denver
game - Sloan arguing a call; Deron Williams struggling to maintain a defensive
position; Carlos Boozer fouling Carmelo Anthony; Andre Kirilenko trapped in the
corner by Carmelo Anthony; Carmelo right before he scores against CJ Miles; Kyle
Korver attempting a jump shot: and Andre Kirilenko trying to pass the ball.
FIVE out of seven photos show the Jazz NEGATIVELY - WHAT'S WITH THAT?!?
The hometown newspaper can only come up with TWO, at best "neutral",
photos to showcase our team against a division rival? Seriously? You
can't do better than that? Your photographer, or photo editor, should be
hung out to dry, or maybe offered a job at the Denver Post! That's
ridiculous.
magnus | 1:11 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
@ Miles
Um, nevermind...
@ anybody who wants to have an intellignet discussion
I am still seriously concerned aobut Boozers turnover problems. Does anbody else see this? I think his turnovers were a bigger problem than his lousy shooting in last years playoffs and so far this pre-season he has 7 turnovers in 34 minutes of play. Unfortunately I live out of Utah now so I don't see many games but on the surface those numbers are scary. Somebody help me understand why a guy who seems to be able to score at will around the basket keeps giving the ball to the other team.
Um, nevermind...
@ anybody who wants to have an intellignet discussion
I am still seriously concerned aobut Boozers turnover problems. Does anbody else see this? I think his turnovers were a bigger problem than his lousy shooting in last years playoffs and so far this pre-season he has 7 turnovers in 34 minutes of play. Unfortunately I live out of Utah now so I don't see many games but on the surface those numbers are scary. Somebody help me understand why a guy who seems to be able to score at will around the basket keeps giving the ball to the other team.
I agree with "Miles 'comment'" | 1:47 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
that "Miles" should never post again. Granted posts on this board
don't always reflect thoughtful analysis, but come on! I love CJ Miles, but
he is not going to (and absolutely should not) start ahead of D-Will at the
point for ridiculously obvious reasons that are too numerous to mention.
Maybe | 1:49 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
"Mile"'s 12:24 p.m. comment is a continuation of the joke in his
first post? Like a running gag or something?
To: Magnus | 2:54 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Anyone who would name their dog Stockton is never going to be a fan of Boozer.
As for me, I think Miles should be a starter instead of Williams. Makes a lot
of sense if you want to win games. Better than bringing Knight or Price off the
bench. Now that is a JOKE!!
budwiser | 3:09 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
I could see Miles starting at the point gaurd at the beginning of the 1st and
3rd quarters for about 2 minutes lol
Anonymous | 3:20 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Miles wants to get a rise out of Jazz fans. He seems to have done it
KORVER: Miles PUNKED | 3:28 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
I don't understand why CJ didn't play for team USA in the olympics or
why he wasn't considered for an all-star apperance or why he didn't
make the second team all NBA last year. I still can't understand why he
wasn't drafted number 1?? It must be a conspiracy by JSLOAN to keep miles
down or maybe just maybe it was CJ falling down at the end of the game with the
game on the line that is costing CJ time on the court. It couldn't be his
30 percent shooting that is costing him that starting point guard job. But Hey
maybe he should try out for the back up point guard position cause it
doesn't look like he should START at the SF position based on his play so
far. Korver please........
Miles | 3:35 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
So everyone on here thinks that Price and Knight are the answers to a
championship? Miles is athletic and has five times the potential of either one
of them. So let him start and if he stinks in the game, in comes Williams for
the rest of the game. Williams still gets his minutes and Sloan gets useful
minutes out of the 15 million dollar man. What's so crazy about that?
Miles gets his minutes based soley on performance. Oh what a novel idea!!
Miles | 3:45 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Now Budwiser gets it. Play him til he fails. If it's two minutes then
it's two minutes but he might surprise you. How many assets did he have
last night? Oh 7. Better than most point guards in the league.
Miles | 3:51 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
I meant to say, Assists, Oh well, what you do expect from a Utah education!!!
Granny5 | 4:05 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Cj did not play that great. Nothing compares to DWILL - CJ does not cut it.
They should never have signed him - but I believe the contract was made for a
trade later - where they will make money off of him. He does have potential -
but he is trying so hard to prove that he can earn his money - he is laying up
bricks - plus did you see that fall - when he lost the ball - probably cost us
the game.
To Miles | 4:26 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
You do realize this is the first time Miles has played the point position in a
pro game right? You also realize that this was an exhibition game and he was
playing against Denver's second and third string...and he still looked
terrible. Miles is a 2 or a 3, and potentially great at either position, but
he's not a point. D-Will is the critical element in Utah's offense. No
way Sloan starts Miles before him and risk losing the momentum early on in the
game.
STEVE-O | 5:04 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
This isn't even a real conversation but I'll throw in my two cents
anyway.
Miles starting for the Jazz at SF is good for the Jazz.
1- CJ will be the 5th scoring option for the Jazz as a starter so he won't get the ball that much to jack up ill-advised shots. If he was coming off the bench he's shoot way to much. 29% Just isn't going to work.
2- AK coming off the bench has proven effective so far. So let CJ think he's "won" the starting job and AK will give us that spark off the bench along with Korver, Milsap, and Harp when he comes back.
Boozer does turn it over too much and I think it's because players are beginning to figure him out. He loves to go left and he tends to hold the ball down where they can swipe at it. I do think Boozer doesn't really care in preseason gets way over-relaxed, which causes the turnovers. Regular season he will have another great year because he's got Williams passing it to him and the Jazz system revolves around the PF position.
Miles starting for the Jazz at SF is good for the Jazz.
1- CJ will be the 5th scoring option for the Jazz as a starter so he won't get the ball that much to jack up ill-advised shots. If he was coming off the bench he's shoot way to much. 29% Just isn't going to work.
2- AK coming off the bench has proven effective so far. So let CJ think he's "won" the starting job and AK will give us that spark off the bench along with Korver, Milsap, and Harp when he comes back.
Boozer does turn it over too much and I think it's because players are beginning to figure him out. He loves to go left and he tends to hold the ball down where they can swipe at it. I do think Boozer doesn't really care in preseason gets way over-relaxed, which causes the turnovers. Regular season he will have another great year because he's got Williams passing it to him and the Jazz system revolves around the PF position.
CJ | 9:44 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
CJ is very versatile which is quite helpful. However, his play so far in
preseason at any position has not been that impressive. On the other hand he
should settle in to a much better performance as the season progresses.
on miles convo; | 4:52 p.m. Oct. 17, 2008
STOP feeding the fire. Its pretty obvious the guy dont know jack from jill.
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