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Utah Jazz: Williams to miss 76ers game dealing with a 'family issue'
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Miles | 8:48 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I think this is good. Let's see what the rookie can do. He may surprise
Jerry. I am sure we will see AK at the point too.
elti | 8:53 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Jazz 2-6
Hope all is well with DWill.
Hope all is well with DWill.
jazz man 98 | 8:54 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I was pretty please about Deron gutting it out against boston. But give me a
break, if hes not playing cause his back is a little sore than man up and get
over it. I usually give Deron a pass for little stuff cause he is the only
player with a competitive bone in his body. But toughness starts with the team
leaders Deron. But if the personal reason is some sort of thing more important
than Bball than I support him 100%.
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Jazz Fan | 8:55 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Maybe he is sick of losing. The look on his face the last few games has been
the look of "Get me outta here."
Whatever it is, good luck DWill.
Whatever it is, good luck DWill.
Larry | 8:56 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Dang it!
Torrey Ellis | 9:00 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Are we sure D. Will is even his real name.
Brett | 9:01 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Hang in there D Will. We Love you.
Great! | 9:03 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Just what the Jazz needed. Another reason for fans not to watch them play. I
wonder if he just got sick and tired of playing with losers and had to get away
from it all. On a serious note, I hope everything is alright with him, and
it's nothing too serious (whether it be personal or family reasons).
Wowsers | 9:04 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I really underestimated Sloan. When he said he was going to toy with the
starting lineup I didn't think he would take it this far.
Mo | 9:09 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Well, something must be up because it's not like Deron to take off like
that. Plus he's probably frustrated as heck since he's the only one
playing with guts and heart, and he's not getting much help.
Spff | 9:17 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Just another chapter in the mess that call themselves the Utah Jazz.
Phnehme | 9:22 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
this could be trouble....I hope DWill is making a statement and that someone is
listening...
Friday th 13th | 9:23 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
This season is doomed
Does he see the writting.... | 9:38 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Things look very bleak for the Jazz. D-Will is the heart and soul of this team,
if he is done mentally it will be messy.
Hope all will be well with him and his reasons.
Hope all will be well with him and his reasons.
Chadders | 9:38 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
In related news the Jazz lose to the 76ers tonight... stay tuned for the final
score.
Me | 9:41 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
We love you D. Hang in there. Hope everything is okay.
Manti Fan | 9:43 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Best wishes D Will. Hang in there and things will work out. Take Care.
jazz mgt need to | 9:44 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
giveoff their collective and shake things up.....this chemistry is not jelling
and you can't just DO NOTHING LIKE OBAMA....you have to move...get on the
phone...trade Boozer to whoever, send AK packing or ask him to take a pay cut,
but get us some players who play for the love of the game...even if they lose it
would be better than watching these guys lose and fight each other every nite!
Nancis | 9:46 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Deron - Good luck with whatever is going on. We and the Jazz will sure miss you
in this game. Hope it is only this one!! You're the glue that holds the
team together right now!!
John Wicks | 9:46 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
D Will get back to work. Your only hurting the team and the clubhouse. I would
never guess you would quit on your team. You are our leader. Now is when we need
you most!!!
Personal reasons? | 9:47 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
This is the worst kept secret in SLC. DWill needs to get his house in order and
then maybe he can get back to concentrating on basketball.
Get used to it... | 9:48 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
If the Jazz keep up this mediocrity or worse, D-Will won't just be leaving
temporarily. When a player with talent who has a huge desire to win and
isn't just about the money is with a team that seems to have no desire to
change, they bolt for a team that with actual promise. After their trip to the
West Finals a few years ago, I was excited because it was a very young team that
showed a lot of heart and promise. I thought, "give them 2 or 3 more years
of growth and experience and the Jazz will be a dominate force in the NBA."
Well, 2 or 3 years later and they are one of the biggest messes in the NBA.
Unless REAL changes are made soon, D-Will won't be around much longer.
maybe... | 9:50 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
just maybe, everyone else will leave the team and the Jazz will have to bring
back Bryon Russell and Greg Ostertag!
cross your fingers everyone
cross your fingers everyone
Jazz -fan | 9:50 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Has any one else been a Jazz fan their whole life and are tired of being let
down every year?
Chris Paul | 9:53 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Maybe we should trade hime for the best point guard in the world! And trade
Jerry/Very Slown for Byron Scott who is now available!
Prime Suspect | 9:56 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Williams not playing tonight? this is the only game I can attend all year
Jazz | 9:58 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
2 - 7
UtahFan | 10:12 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Doesn't this sound like D will is leaving for good?? Or trying to leave for
good??
Kev | 10:23 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I don't blame D.Will for being frustrated. The Jazz may be fortunate to
finish the season at .500 or more at best, and the west is too good to move deep
into the playoffs. The time is now to make a Boozer trade. They will not get
equal value, but it saves the Jazz money and will be for the good of the team
and its chemistry. With two good picks next year in the draft, the Jazz can
give Williams some badly needed help.
Judgement? | 10:26 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Geez, some of you self-righteous "Jazz fans" should wait until the
real reason comes out before you throw DW under the bus. I hope everything is ok
and the Jazz certainly will miss him.
DWillillini | 10:29 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Please clarify "get his house in order"...
Jerk | 10:31 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I've got your personal reason right here:
#1 - Williams wants to have two lottery picks next season rather than one so, having dispatched the Nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
#2 - Williams is tired of being the only member of the team that plays defense so, having dispatched the Nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
#3 - Williams actually does have a personal issue so, in light of #1 and #2 above and having dispatched the nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
#4 - Williams is kind of injured anyway so, having dispatched the nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
If Boozer can do it and hurt the team, why can't Williams do it to help the team (in future seasons)?
#1 - Williams wants to have two lottery picks next season rather than one so, having dispatched the Nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
#2 - Williams is tired of being the only member of the team that plays defense so, having dispatched the Nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
#3 - Williams actually does have a personal issue so, in light of #1 and #2 above and having dispatched the nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
#4 - Williams is kind of injured anyway so, having dispatched the nicks, he's taking some well deserved time off.
If Boozer can do it and hurt the team, why can't Williams do it to help the team (in future seasons)?
My kids are Jazz Fans | 10:32 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Our prayers are will DWill, too. I don't want the Jazz to lose another
promising point guard. First Derek Fisher, now him? Good luck DWill. Come back
soon.
to jazz mgt need to | 10:36 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Let's see- find 12 players who will play for the love of the game.
I'm guessing you can find them at the Millcreek 12th Ward or the YMCA.
Many pros may love the game, but I haven't heard of any playing for free.
Sneaky Jimmy | 10:38 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
The beginning of the end. Is his personal reason that he is sick of his team and
the fact that managment puts up with Boozer?
Ben | 10:39 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Can you say "Baaaaaaaaaaaaby"?
santa | 10:40 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
The rookie point will prove he belongs and the Jazz will win tonight.
shocked | 10:40 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I love how everyone is calling him a quitter and calling him out when they have
no idea what is going on. They give jazz fans a bad name. Just like what
happened to Derek Fisher when fans booed him on his return to salt lake after he
left to give treatment to his daughter with cancer. Its disgusting. Do you think
any player wants to play for an organization where their fans do this to them? I
am ashamed to be a part of a group that does that. Good luck D Will. Get done
what needs getting done and hurry back.
Mike | 10:40 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Probably didn't want to participate in another losing effort. Hope
whatever personal reasons he's away aren't too serious.
re: Chris Paul | 9:53 a.m. | 10:42 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Oh man, stop, please. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.
Claudia | 10:50 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I certaienly hope that D-Will is not fed up with the team--or there effort.
Okur, Ak47 and Millsap are all we have at the best. Boozer can't even
catch the ball.
Who would want Boozer on there team--can't give him away considering his salary.
Maybe we will get 2 first round picks this year if things continue to slide.
Who would want Boozer on there team--can't give him away considering his salary.
Maybe we will get 2 first round picks this year if things continue to slide.
re: Personal reasons? | 10:56 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
"This is the worst kept secret in SLC. DWill needs to get his house in
order and then maybe he can get back to concentrating on basketball."
What is the secret? What is going on in Deron's life that is causing his house to be out of order?
What is the secret? What is going on in Deron's life that is causing his house to be out of order?
Settle Down | 10:58 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Hey Jazz fans need to settle down. Nothing is "doomed." D-Will is
not "abandoning" anybody. It's a long season. We are a small
market and not many big names in the NBA seek a home in Utah. . . let's
face the facts and make the best of what we've got. We have a talented
team and I think we could go a long way. Look at it this way, the past few
years the Jazz start off on fire and at the end of the season they have a break
down. Maybe this year we get the break down out of the way and finish strong.
Anonymous | 10:59 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
The W in Williams stands for Win. No Williams tonight means no W for the
Jazz.... Hurry back soon D WIll. We need you
Hey "shocked"... | 11:17 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Derek Fisher moved FURTHER away from his daughter with cancer and just HAPPENED
to sign with the Lakers a day or so after leaving the Jazz. Coincidence? Only if
you're stupid would you think that. Good riddance to him, and his lies.
Sokol | 11:17 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
The Utah Charmin Matadors kind of catchy...Get on it Millers
Um.... | 11:39 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
Does anyone read these articles? Rigby said it was a family issue! He's
not tired of the team. It's not his back. If it was his back hurting him,
the team is required to state he is missing the game on account of injury.
And I don't care what anyone says, family comes first, regardless of anything else! Shame on anyone that says otherwise!
*steps off soap box and returns to his Sam's Club hot dog...
And I don't care what anyone says, family comes first, regardless of anything else! Shame on anyone that says otherwise!
*steps off soap box and returns to his Sam's Club hot dog...
TC | 11:41 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
And benching AK? Seems like there are several other candidates who deserve
being benched more, like the lazy, soft big guys who can't defend their
mother-in-laws. In fact, AK is the only guy who seems to be trying out there, at
least part of the time, because the whole team has looked pretty pathetic so far
this year, even DWill has given up during portions of games.
As bad as it seems, it keeps getting worse. It time for Jerry to say vaya con dios, sayonara, arrivederci, and go out with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, singing Happy Trails to You, and get back to the farm with the Clampetts.
As bad as it seems, it keeps getting worse. It time for Jerry to say vaya con dios, sayonara, arrivederci, and go out with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, singing Happy Trails to You, and get back to the farm with the Clampetts.
Awsomeron | 11:48 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009
I hope he gets his family issues under control. Lets be nice because we do not
know what it is about.
Basketball is not the end all and be all of the World its not even in the Top 100. I watch maybe one or two cames a year. The best time for me is when the season is finally over.
I have nothing against Basketball. I just do not think it has much value. Mostly Basketball gets some poor kids through school.
It also has value as a cheap exercise. Modbidly Obese People should play more Basketball. At least walk up and down the Court.
It is good to see an undrafted player make the Team. That is so hard to do. You have to get through Stars, Jerneymen, No Cut Contracts, and Draft Choices and Trades. The hope is a trip to the CBA, or D League, or a series of 10 day Contracts.
If team management lets a player leave then it for good reason. Basketball is Employment Not Slavery.
Even a Mormon on a Mission has the option of coming home under certain conditions, and still be cretited with serving an Honorable Mission.
Basketball is not the end all and be all of the World its not even in the Top 100. I watch maybe one or two cames a year. The best time for me is when the season is finally over.
I have nothing against Basketball. I just do not think it has much value. Mostly Basketball gets some poor kids through school.
It also has value as a cheap exercise. Modbidly Obese People should play more Basketball. At least walk up and down the Court.
It is good to see an undrafted player make the Team. That is so hard to do. You have to get through Stars, Jerneymen, No Cut Contracts, and Draft Choices and Trades. The hope is a trip to the CBA, or D League, or a series of 10 day Contracts.
If team management lets a player leave then it for good reason. Basketball is Employment Not Slavery.
Even a Mormon on a Mission has the option of coming home under certain conditions, and still be cretited with serving an Honorable Mission.
Hippopatamous | 12:02 p.m. Nov. 13, 2009
nothing is impossible right? did he fly back to utah or just somewhere in the
eastcoast? isnt it possible he shows up just in time for the game? deron we need
you badly, pls come back asap! only you can change the way the jazz are playing.
you have to show up each& every game and bring out the best in your
teammates/coaching staff/management. you are the next john stockton or even
better. please do it for us, your fans(&for you& your team). it's
still a long season. hope you get to read this then get back to the jazz asap.
our prayers are w/ you. knowing you, you can resolve your own personal
matters& carry the jazz at the same time! let's do it deron!
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Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams (8) goes up to shoot between Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, left, and Celtics forward Kevin Garnett.
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