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Okur signs two-year extension
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Miles | 8:39 p.m. July 9, 2009
This extension should help the Jazz defensively....(rolling eyes)
Cowboy Joe | 8:40 p.m. July 9, 2009
Now we no the Jazz don't want to be contenders. They are content with
making the playoffs and losing in the first round. While the rest of the west is
getting stronger the Jazz are staying the same or getting weaker.
benji | 8:42 p.m. July 9, 2009
that has got to be one of the dumbest moves i have ever heard. who is going to
sign okur for 10+ mil next season? didn't he say that he would take a pay
cut to make the jazz more competitive?
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anonymous | 8:46 p.m. July 9, 2009
Poor decision. Find me one team in the last 30 year to win an NBA championship
with a starting center that is perimeter oriented, and is soft in the paint on
both offense and defense. You can't. Plain and simple.
Anonymous | 8:52 p.m. July 9, 2009
They should have waited until next year to see if it was possible to get a major
player in the 2010 class. We will always be good, but never great!
Donald | 8:53 p.m. July 9, 2009
This is great. Do not underestimate Okur's value. If he was not hurting in
the playoff we would have done better.
CJ3 | 8:58 p.m. July 9, 2009
I am also concerned about the Jazz interior D (sorry, Millsap is far from
sufficient for that vs the giants), but I like Memo and he brings a wide open
floor to the game with him.
There goes any of your hopes for a shooter at the 2, btw. Okur more than suffices in that category.
Memo's running floater really improved last season. Some additional effort chasing loose balls, and better utilization of his size on defensive rotations would be nice to see, though.
Change for the sake of change is foolish. I'm reminded of several "core Jazz player" convos earlier this year, and the main pieces are Williams, Boozer, and Okur.
Get used to the idea that experience matters, Jazz fans.
It does, and with everyone else gettin all willy nilly this offseason the Jazz have a legit shot to shock.
There goes any of your hopes for a shooter at the 2, btw. Okur more than suffices in that category.
Memo's running floater really improved last season. Some additional effort chasing loose balls, and better utilization of his size on defensive rotations would be nice to see, though.
Change for the sake of change is foolish. I'm reminded of several "core Jazz player" convos earlier this year, and the main pieces are Williams, Boozer, and Okur.
Get used to the idea that experience matters, Jazz fans.
It does, and with everyone else gettin all willy nilly this offseason the Jazz have a legit shot to shock.
CJ3 | 9:05 p.m. July 9, 2009
Memo didn't say he'd take "a pay cut." He said he'd
offer a hometown discount.
At little more than 10 a year for his services both he and the Jazz management did VERY well, all things considered!
Memo has a unique skill set that resembles Nowitski's. Could we see him play a little at the 4 in the future?
That would certainly quiet Jazzsmack...;-)
At little more than 10 a year for his services both he and the Jazz management did VERY well, all things considered!
Memo has a unique skill set that resembles Nowitski's. Could we see him play a little at the 4 in the future?
That would certainly quiet Jazzsmack...;-)
Dave | 9:12 p.m. July 9, 2009
You semi-pro naysayers are nuts! This is great news. Okur gives the Jazz
amazing flexibility, he's an outstanding, clutch 3-point threat, an
excellent free-throw shooter for a big guy, and he has a winners attitude. And
his shooting, defense, and rebounding are improving.
Look at how well we did when Boozer wasn't playing, and how bad we looked without Okur in the playoffs. That wasn't all because we were playing the Lakers.
Sloan is pretty good about putting the right players in for the situation, and Okur is right for most situations because of what he does for offensively. What defensive center wants to leave the lane, and yet who wants to give a 40%+ 3-point threat an uncontested shot, either And how about the defense he played on Yao Ming in the playoffs last year?
I love Okur. Wake up, you guys - Okur and Williams are the most important players on our team - they give us a huge competitive advantage. $10 million IS the home-team discounted price for the big guy. What's not to love about Memo?
Look at how well we did when Boozer wasn't playing, and how bad we looked without Okur in the playoffs. That wasn't all because we were playing the Lakers.
Sloan is pretty good about putting the right players in for the situation, and Okur is right for most situations because of what he does for offensively. What defensive center wants to leave the lane, and yet who wants to give a 40%+ 3-point threat an uncontested shot, either And how about the defense he played on Yao Ming in the playoffs last year?
I love Okur. Wake up, you guys - Okur and Williams are the most important players on our team - they give us a huge competitive advantage. $10 million IS the home-team discounted price for the big guy. What's not to love about Memo?
Ohio Jazz fan | 9:12 p.m. July 9, 2009
Stop whining! Okur has been a huge part of who we are, and has hit so several
3s that sent each of you jumping and cheering at one point or another. He is
not the one to eliminate, and can pull out defending big men from the key due to
his range. With a few more resources around him and Williams, the Jazz can
still be a great team. AK47s contract will free up the cash for a great player
to assist them and get it done.
YEAH! | 9:15 p.m. July 9, 2009
Okur is top 5 center in the league and he deserves this extension. THere are a
lot of bad centers out there getting 10 million or more. Heck even Brad Miller
is making 12 million...Okur is way better than him
WHY IS THIS | 9:21 p.m. July 9, 2009
BREAKING NEWS?
Super! | 9:23 p.m. July 9, 2009
Memo brings offense outside and inside. You haters of him playing outside must
remember that he drags the "Big" guarding him out also. He did start a
penetration drive and a floater off from that last year that was very effective.
He guards big slower centers just fine but does have problems with quicker
players as all do. I like him because he is a model citizen and a team player
first. Nice Jazz nice. Now get Miles and Booze out of here, for 2 dead flies and
one penney if need be.
Belgie | 9:30 p.m. July 9, 2009
I think this is a great deal for the Jazz. Okur may not be a defensive
juggernaut, but he's a solid center, and $10M a year is a fair price.
He's definitely a notch above Ostertag.
jazzfizzle | 9:37 p.m. July 9, 2009
Yeah Okur's good, but then again the jazz never had a problem scoring.
It's poor defending that smacks em up. Now tell me that it wouldn't
have been possible and even better, to find a center that can defend and average
17. All this says is that the jazz don't want a championship enough to risk
everything. Which is why we'll never have one.
European Basketball | 9:40 p.m. July 9, 2009
Okur can't play under the basket-- if you watch European Basketball they
all play perimeter basketball.... their game is outside-- let Okur go home and
play with the National Team in Turkey and perhaps Boozer would want to go with
him if he doesn't get hurt getting on the plane......
MC | 9:41 p.m. July 9, 2009
good move by the Jazz. He's a quality player and person. He spreads the
floor offensively and at least he plays with some heart.
Great move | 10:43 p.m. July 9, 2009
Keep in mind what the Jazz paid Okur - a guy who didn't hit 10 points per
game during his career in Detroit - just a little bit under what his contract
extension is - after hitting 17 pts and 7.7 rebs. Okur brings as much to the
table as he does in his skill set as he does in the intangible asset of
stretching the floor with his excellent range. This is a great move, and a good
value. Without Okur, the Jazz are not a playoff team. Period.
Anonymous | 11:41 p.m. July 9, 2009
This is good move because the contract is only for 2 years. He turns 31 and the
deal is done. Along with the Boozer trade - this makes the Jazz a lot better
Anonymous | 8:00 a.m. July 10, 2009
i like okur. and he is a model citizen for the jazz. if boozer goes, okur should
be the one doing the pick and roll with deron. hopefully the jazz can swing a
deal to trade boozer for an athletic, shot-blocking big man. and i hope the jazz
get rid of miles, too.
DH | 8:09 a.m. July 10, 2009
I much prefer Okur to stay than go. He has been the most effective outside
scorer they have had and they need this to stretch out the other teams
defense.
Thanks for staying in town Okur.
Thanks for staying in town Okur.
dumb | 9:06 a.m. July 10, 2009
yay, by the time we sign everyone next year we will be about 20 million over the
luxury cap
Okur | 9:50 a.m. July 10, 2009
Did you say name one team that would pay for his services? Well considering the
Cavs just gave Varejo 50 million for six seasons I think this isn't that
bad. I'm glad to have him back for longer.
Great News! | 10:08 a.m. July 10, 2009
Okur has been great. True he's not consistent on D but the way he spreads
the floor makes a Boozer more effective (it clears the double teaming D). If we
lose Milsap this year and Boozer next, they could maybe even shift Okur to the 4
spot and see about finding a true shot blocking Defensive center... wait is
there such a thing anymore?
Anyway, I like Memo. He has saved the Jazz so many times with his amazing clutch 3's.
Plus, so far he's come back improved in some element of his game every season. Maybe this year it will be his D.
Nice move Jazz.
Anyway, I like Memo. He has saved the Jazz so many times with his amazing clutch 3's.
Plus, so far he's come back improved in some element of his game every season. Maybe this year it will be his D.
Nice move Jazz.
Good Move | 10:13 a.m. July 10, 2009
That is a great price tag for a PF/C with the tools that Okur offers. He
isn't a dominant defensive player, but he is serviceable and his offensive
versatility is an enormous asset. If the Jazz can replace Boozer with a strong
defensive PF or Center who has at least slightly above average post skills, the
Jazz take a strong step forward.
I agree that Okur makes up a key component of a winning core for the Jazz; now we just need to pair him and D-Will with the right pieces.
I agree that Okur makes up a key component of a winning core for the Jazz; now we just need to pair him and D-Will with the right pieces.
Jim Naisium | 11:15 a.m. July 10, 2009
So the Jazz decided to keep their offensive minded center who doesn't play
defense or block shots. Once in a while he grabs a rebound, big deal.
Okur's main selling point is he's a big who can shoot the three ball.
Jazz don't need a center like that, leave the three pointers to the guards
and small forwards. Jazz need a defensive presence in the middle, they should
have offered Okur to the Hornets for Tyson Chandler. What bonehead move will the
Jazz make next, trade Boozer for Tyrus Thomas? They will probably end up losing
Millsap as well. And rumor is they are shopping AK around too. Utah is on track
to be a lottery team next summer.
mao vancouver wa | 11:18 a.m. July 10, 2009
at least Okur wants to stay and help the jazz get better thats what its all
about. all of us jazz fans have cheered MONEY when he hit a 3 pointer at the end
of a game to put us in a lead so dont forget you know you love the MONEY man...
Smart Move! Next:Milsap | 11:33 a.m. July 10, 2009
Okur is a 3 point shooting threat and his stats are impressive. He works hard
on defense and this is a smart move that allows us to have money available when
D'Will's contract is up. Now we need to get Milsap to have a chance
to contend next year. His price tag is going to be 7 to 8 million which is
worth it.
ok if Boozer is traded | 11:47 a.m. July 10, 2009
I'm okay with Okur staying as long as Boozer is gone. Its the combo of the
two that is horrible. When you have a PF and C who don't play defense you
aren't going to win in the playoffs!!!
If we get someone athletic who can block shots in return for Boozer and we are able to resign Millsap I will be excited.
If we get someone athletic who can block shots in return for Boozer and we are able to resign Millsap I will be excited.
Donald | 12:39 p.m. July 10, 2009
Okur is great. He played great one-on-one defence on Yao Ming. He can improve
his defence. He added more to his offensive game this last season.
Unforetunately, he was hurt but he is not palying for Turkey this summer, so he
can be in better health for the season. He wants to be in Utah, wants to
improve, and is not being unreasonable on salary. What else can the Jazz ask
for?
Let's see that Boozer trade go through today.
Let's see that Boozer trade go through today.
todd from santa ana | 12:43 p.m. July 10, 2009
at work, no time to read the posts now. IF Snoozer leaves maybe with someone
like Tyrus Thomas and another big to play with Mehmout maybe it can work.
todd from santa ana | 12:47 p.m. July 10, 2009
he is HORRIBLE ON DEFENSE. HE IS CAPABLE OF BETTER AS 2 AND 3 YEARS AGO, FOOT
SPEED A PROBLEM BUT HE JUST LETS PEOPLE GO RIGHT BY HIM., ANYONE THINKS HE IS
IMPROVING IS JUST DREAMING...
todd from santa ana | 1:53 p.m. July 10, 2009
I give the Jazz kudos for a decent summer league experience. goran did a good
job, I am wondering if people who have watched Brown or Duncan if they can play
in this league or be kept on the jazz taxi squad of the 15 man roster?
Justin | 1:57 p.m. July 10, 2009
I agree with anonymous that the length of the extension is great. He should be
worth the money for the next three years. I was worried they would give him a
longer extension and the end of the contract would be really bad. I think it is
a good move.
Anonymous | 2:18 p.m. July 10, 2009
okur s great... bye boozer bye.. oleyy
center | 2:20 p.m. July 10, 2009
oleyyy.. bye boozer bye...
Angel, Macedonia | 3:48 p.m. July 10, 2009
Okur is just fine, he needs to improve his D just a little bit more. I still
hope that we can trade Boozer, and I also hope that AK47 will get some chance at
PF, that's his natural position for his length. With DWill, Brew, CJ, AK47
and Memo, we should have a decent starting lineup. I still feel that letting
Almond go is a bad move, but the time will show if I am correct or no. Also, I
hope that we can see Fes and Koufos this year a bit more. Go Jazz...
Good Value | 6:22 p.m. July 10, 2009
Okur at 10 million a year is a good value. The cavs had to give Verajo 50
million over 6 years and he is no were the player Okur is. The NBA is full of
big stiffs getting paid 10 mil. Atlease ours shoots 45% from down town! I really
like the proposed Heinrick, Thomas Boozer deal. Thomas is a big time defender
and has the talent and agressiveness to be a good offensive player. If we are
goint to move Boozer we need to get a young talented big. Thomas could also be a
nice compliment to slow footed Okur on Defense.
die hard | 10:31 p.m. July 10, 2009
LOYAL, COACHABLE, 6'11", AT LEAST PUT SOME EFFORT INTO DEFENSE,
ABILITY TO HIT HUGH SHOTS! NOT INJURED HALF THE TIME!
GREAT DECISION JERRY AND KEVIN
GREAT DECISION JERRY AND KEVIN
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