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Utah Jazz: Players have missed 66 man-games
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Roller Mills | 12:56 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Since it is a contract year, Carlos probably won't milk this latest owie
for the entire season.
Eddie | 6:19 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
When are the Jazz sickies going to run out of sick leave and start taking pay
cuts? I doubt that that is in the contract, but I think it would enhance the
healing process. In the meantime, bless the bench. They are doing great.
Sajac08 | 7:07 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Perhaps it's time to replace Jerry with a wet-nurse
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Booz vs. Sap | 7:26 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
When Jazz management has to make the call if Carlos opts out at the end of the
year, they'd be getting a John Deere tractor in Millsap and letting a
Cadillac go (have you noticed how neatly trimmed his goatee always is?). Based
on what Sap has done in the absence of the Booz, I'd rather have the
tractor than the delicate Caddy.
NYJazzfan | 7:31 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
The mental toughness of the players today is disturbing. Karl, John, and Horny
all played hurt. At this rate, they'll be ninth in the West and miss the
playoffs.
jazz fan | 7:46 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
I'm really getting sick of all these fake Jazz fans on here whining about
Jazz players. True, they have been playing poorly lately, but so does every team
in the league at certain points of the season. The truth is we, as Jazz fans,
are spoiled. The Jazz have been very successful for the most part since coming
to Utah. No team can brag about the consistency we've had in terms of
winning seasons. If the Jazz have a string of losses all I see and hear is how
bad Williams, Boozer, Okur, etc. are playing. Give the guys a break. They are
trying. Boozer really is hurt and trying to come back when he's ready so he
doesn't have long term season injuries. I guantee all these idiots posting
comments about Boozer, wouldn't last two minutes on the court because they
are weak minded fools that hide behind their computers and point fingers.
Wilb Breth | 8:21 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Booz will Looz! Jazz will end up with Koofus and Sappy!
STEVE-O | 9:42 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
@ jazz fan 7:46
Do you think Sloan is satisfied with making the playoffs each year? You think Stockton, Malone, and Horny were happy with their nice long streak of just getting to the playoffs. I'm sure each one of them would tell you otherwise. And as fans we shouldn't expect anything less than Championships!
I agree with you that a lot of these posters probably aren't even really Jazz fans. They just read the article and say the same thing they ALWAYS say. However, I have been a huge Jazz fan my whole life and it is frustrating to watch players get hurt all the time. Some are legit... and others are weak injuries that could be played through.
Don't you... as a Jazz Fan want a championship, or is making the playoffs enough for you?
Do you think Sloan is satisfied with making the playoffs each year? You think Stockton, Malone, and Horny were happy with their nice long streak of just getting to the playoffs. I'm sure each one of them would tell you otherwise. And as fans we shouldn't expect anything less than Championships!
I agree with you that a lot of these posters probably aren't even really Jazz fans. They just read the article and say the same thing they ALWAYS say. However, I have been a huge Jazz fan my whole life and it is frustrating to watch players get hurt all the time. Some are legit... and others are weak injuries that could be played through.
Don't you... as a Jazz Fan want a championship, or is making the playoffs enough for you?
ncjazzfan | 10:03 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
I feel like this injury situation is actually a blessing for the Jazz as this
situation provides the Jazz brass a chance to see what they've got to work
with. One of the big 4 will have to go at the end of the season. I suspect it
may be Okur or Boozer. If Boozer opts out and gets a max deal I suspect the
Jazz will let him walk unless they have a better trade option with another
player. Koufus looks like he could be a viable replacement for Okur. Not as
good with long range shot but better / more active defender and still has
offensive skills. Same with Milsap. He also is an adequate replacement for
Boozer. Not quite the offensive force but certainly an equal rebounder and
better defender. Kirilenko is unique so the Jazz may decide to keep
him.........we'll see. It's clear that the Jazz have some players
that could each be much better with more playing time. This is actually working
out well for them. It even raises potential trade value.
BoOoO | 10:16 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Let's hope AK plays tonight. We could really use his energy back out on
the court. Jazz are going to go 2-0 this weekend! I can feel it! ;]
Miles | 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Notice that CJ never misses a game. Well he used to miss them all cause Sloan
wouldn't play him!! Jazz Fan: Do you really think Boozer is not the most
injury plagued player in the history of the Jazz? He is not tough at all. That
flows right over to his mental toughness on defense and in last year's
playoffs. He is soft as butter.
Miles | 10:38 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Miles said after Wednesday's loss to the Heat. "I had three times I
had to catch the ball with the buzzer going off and (was) shooting long
3s." And you wonder why he only shots 50%!!!
@MILES | 10:54 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
He only shots 50% huh? Did you get past the 3rd grade?
Sammy sez | 11:14 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
The era has nothing to do with it, thruout NBA history there have always been
teams that had injury problems and guys missing games. The difference is, the
Jazz were lucky to have two unique guys in Malone and Stockton who avoided
serious injury and were still willing to play despite minor aches, bumps and
bruises. Malone never had serious injury problems with the Jazz, but his luck
ran out his last season when he played for the Lakers. The only time Stockton
missed any length of time was the first 18 games of the 97-98 season as he was
recovering from off season surgery.
Miles | 11:17 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Actually I made it to the 10th grade before I dropped out. I am sure you can
figure out the missing "o" I least I don't use spell check to do
all my writing like you do!!!
Jazzy Jazz | 11:42 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Jazz Jazz Jazzy Jazz Jazzy.
bozo | 12:25 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
sits the bench for another game come on boozer fans wake up
@ Miles | 1:04 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
"I least I don't use spell check to do all my writing like you
do!!!"
That was overstating the obvious
That was overstating the obvious
Another @Miles | 1:09 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Boozer is injury prone, but I think �soft as
butter� is a bit of an overstatement. Also, I think AK has
been pretty injury prone as well. If CJ saw the same minutes that those guys do
and got the kind of attention from defenses he might be hobbled every now and
then too. Stop complaining about the team we have and get behind them.
They�re not playing well now, but as long as they can tread
water until AK, Boozer, Korver, Williams and Okur are back/in the flow of the
game again they�re going to be fine, with a more
experienced bench to help out.
Sokol | 1:50 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Whatever happened to the 'Ukrainian Chamberlain',
Fessenko? I am a huge fan of his and feel he is
neglected.
Fessenko? I am a huge fan of his and feel he is
neglected.
Miles | 1:53 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Who says I am complaining? I think it's great they are all babies and
can't play. CJ is getting lots of time and now everyone can see that his
contract is cheap. And to think that Boozer and Ak will ever be healthy is
going out on a limb. Okur will always be in and out with his back. Williams
will hobble around til February. And yes, Boozer is as soft as butter on
defense. Give me a reason to believe otherwise!!
JAZZ? | 1:56 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Mark my words the Jazz are cursed so long as they keep that stupid name! The
name Jazz has nothing to do with Utah! Its a curse!
@Miles | 2:01 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Who do you think you are? Do you not have a job? Is that all you do is blog
all day? CJ is not very good!
John Wicks | 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
What is wrong worth Okur??? Looks like he's running uphill in sand.
Fred Bro. | 2:49 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
I can't believe Sloan doesn't play Koufos more he plays better
interior defense than Okur and Boozer put together. If these so called allstars
are not going to play defense then I would give Fesenko a honest chance as well.
Not just a jerk on the dog chain.
BoOoO | 2:55 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Sorry Sokol, Fes was a bust. He hasn't improved at all since he's
been with us. Kosta is already better then him and steadily improving. But
Kosta wouldn't even be getting much playing time(as he shouldn't)when
we get healthy. So why should Fes get any.....?
Sum UP: Fesenko = Terrible
Sum UP: Fesenko = Terrible
Bench Okur | 3:00 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Tell he wakes up. Go with a 3 man rotation at the 4 and the 5. Fesenko, Koufos,
and Milsap. It's time to clear the panty wastes out of the paint and put
them on to the bench.
Another @Miles | 3:18 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Man why are people so high on CJ? I'm sorry, the kid can play, but
he's not the second coming. How is thinking that they (Booz and AK) will
ever be healthy going out on a limb. They have done pretty well the last few
years. Let's not forget that they were in the Western Conference
Championship just two years ago. You don't get there without being pretty
tough. Oh, and by the way they did that with Miles on the bench getting no
minutes. Boozer, AK, Williams, Brewer, Milsap, and Okur all have one thing in
common; they are far better than CJ. I like the kid and I hope he continues to
play well for the Jazz, but please don't say he's better then the
other starters because you just look stupid.
I predict | 3:27 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
that after the all-star break the wise choices made now during the healing
process will be to the Jazz's benefit as othe teams players will start
breaking down to the stress. These guys are like thorough breds , something
snaps , the science of healing has to be followed!
Bunch of weaklings | 4:20 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Pansies, this is a Man's-Game, some of those guys need to suck it up and
play.
Boozer should just go, he's not helping em he's hurting em and he shouldn't be doing it. Trade while you can get something for him, Millsap is already about as good as Boozer.
Boozer should just go, he's not helping em he's hurting em and he shouldn't be doing it. Trade while you can get something for him, Millsap is already about as good as Boozer.
CJ??? | 4:37 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
This kid is one of the worst rebounders (for his position) in the entire NBA.
He is very athletic which means only one thing--he is soft and won't rebound or mix it up. He like to get easy dunks and/or shoot 3's. He is shooting pretty well but we need some more physical players who are not SCARED of CONTACT.
How many more soft talented athletic players can this team endure?
I won't list all the pansies on this team because I only have so many words remaining. It is easier to just list Millsap and D-Will (and Harpring--who will likely never play again). Most everyone else avoids contact like the plague!!!!
He is very athletic which means only one thing--he is soft and won't rebound or mix it up. He like to get easy dunks and/or shoot 3's. He is shooting pretty well but we need some more physical players who are not SCARED of CONTACT.
How many more soft talented athletic players can this team endure?
I won't list all the pansies on this team because I only have so many words remaining. It is easier to just list Millsap and D-Will (and Harpring--who will likely never play again). Most everyone else avoids contact like the plague!!!!
I wish | 5:05 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Memo would play some D! (It could get ugly against the Toronto centers) And...
not drive the ball in and try to draw a foul. It is scary! He looked BAD against
the heat.
Keep up the energy and push the ball tonight with some dunks and they should take the game.
Also, maybe keeping the turnovers around 2-3 in the first quarter would help the jazz from jumping into a big hole in the early stages of the game.
GO JAZZ!!!
Keep up the energy and push the ball tonight with some dunks and they should take the game.
Also, maybe keeping the turnovers around 2-3 in the first quarter would help the jazz from jumping into a big hole in the early stages of the game.
GO JAZZ!!!
Bob W. | 9:13 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Is that the reporters are back to....comparing this years or last years jazz
team to the jazz teams of over 6 years or up to ten years ago.....why is it the
reporters ALWAYS have to use the past...this is NOW.....NOT THEN get over the
past....if the jazz beat the Nuggets 4 years ago why do the reporters still talk
about it today???
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