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Utah Jazz: Fisher would like to see his former team in second round
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kobe vs tmc | 12:38 a.m. May 2, 2008
kobe doesnt wana play houston in 2nd round
GoodGuyGary | 4:51 a.m. May 2, 2008
Kobe knew Houston cannot make it to second round.
Truckster | 7:30 a.m. May 2, 2008
Who cares what Fisher thinks???
Didn't read the story...
Didn't read the story...
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Fisher | 7:34 a.m. May 2, 2008
This all seemed to work out great for Fisher. Hope the kid is getting the
treatment that only Millionares can find in LA and not SL. If the Jazz get to
round 2 maybe we will get lucky and Fisher will miss a couple of games or show
up late after a 5 hour flight. Would be nice to still have that guy.
sandiego fan | 7:52 a.m. May 2, 2008
Fisher and Kobe say Utah in the second round because they feel Utah is the
easier team to beat. It is all about winning. There is no sentiment from
fisher to 'play with his old teammates'. please . Fans that believe
that are naive. Their comments should be taken as fuel to put it to them.
chriscougar | 8:13 a.m. May 2, 2008
I think that Kobe should watch his back because we will be coming and we are
going to win at least once in LA. Then we are coming home and winning both. It
will be great.
Huh? | 8:43 a.m. May 2, 2008
I'm still trying to figure out the Fisher thing. Why did LHM just let him
out of his contract with nothing in return? Why didn't the Jazz let him go
find his "Salt Lake doctors aren't good enough for us" treatment
in LA and then the Jazz could have worked out a compensation package with the
Lakers?
I just don't get it. I stop short of accusing Fisher of being dirty in the deal but I'm not convinced his motives were completely pure.
I just don't get it. I stop short of accusing Fisher of being dirty in the deal but I'm not convinced his motives were completely pure.
wii | 9:29 a.m. May 2, 2008
The grudge was fun but isn't it time to forgive and forget? He was special
for the Jazz in the Playoffs last year. What say we treat him special this time
ID Jazz | 9:56 a.m. May 2, 2008
As much as I have debated the Fisher issue and it was not in Fishers favor, it
is time to let it go. If we decide to boo Fisher when he comes in we are going
to throw gas on a fire for the Lakers. Lets not give them any incentive, so as
much as some of us would like to boo Fisher when and if he comes lets cheer him
so they let there guard down and let the players throttle the Lakers. Of course
thats if we get past Houston.
I haven't missed Fisher... | 10:17 a.m. May 2, 2008
and him giving up 50 point games. Besides, Brewer needed the time to develop.
In the long run we're better off. Good luck to Fisher and best wishes to
his family.
KST | 10:24 a.m. May 2, 2008
Let it and Fisher go ... doesn't matter why it happened.
Fisher is a point guard anyway and can't defend the 2's as well - a fact that Ginobli and the spurs exploited. We could not have afforded to take any more minutes from Dwill - and now Brewer was able to develop.
Fisher was great and I am glad the Jazz had him - but it seems this move worked out better for everyone involved
Fisher is a point guard anyway and can't defend the 2's as well - a fact that Ginobli and the spurs exploited. We could not have afforded to take any more minutes from Dwill - and now Brewer was able to develop.
Fisher was great and I am glad the Jazz had him - but it seems this move worked out better for everyone involved
Fisher deserves praise, by HermF | 10:44 a.m. May 2, 2008
Fisher was a great part of our team, and had some tough personal circumstances
that led to a weird seperation from the Jazz. He is a model citizen, a family
man, and commited to excellence in the community and the basketball court.
We should thank him and applaud him for the good work that he did with the Jazz, anyone who boos is just a moron looking for a reason to vent to help them disregard their otherwise mundance existence. Not that you really need to cheer him too much, since he is on the Lakers who we'll be playing soon, but we can still think of him positivley.
And, honestly, we're even better this year without him (go Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver).
We should thank him and applaud him for the good work that he did with the Jazz, anyone who boos is just a moron looking for a reason to vent to help them disregard their otherwise mundance existence. Not that you really need to cheer him too much, since he is on the Lakers who we'll be playing soon, but we can still think of him positivley.
And, honestly, we're even better this year without him (go Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver).
Don't boo him! | 11:00 a.m. May 2, 2008
I completely believe that Fisher used his daughter's illness as a
bargaining chip to get out of playing back up to Deron Williams. Pretty low if
you ask me. That said, if we boo him it will pump up the Lakers and add to the
no-class reputation the fans already have. Boo Kobe all you want, but go silent
on the traitor. On top of that we're better without him, but it would have
been nice to get a trade package out of his split had he just been honest.
First let's see if we can get past Houston's defense.
Moto X | 11:03 a.m. May 2, 2008
The Lakers are not a great defensive team--they are beatable. They gave up over
100 points/game in the regular season. That means they are beatable in the
playoffs.
They act like they did something by sweeping Denver. Please!!! Denver is probably the biggest farce in the NBA. Look at their regular season record and then what were they capable of in the playoffs?? NOTHING!!
We can play some defense when we choose to. Sloan has taught these young players how to play team defense and they can do it when they commit themselves.
We have the only offense left in the West than can contest the Lakers. They do not like the physical play like we have had in this series with Houston. We will beat them up win or lose.
Get ready for Sunday Flakers because we will close out Houston tonight.
They act like they did something by sweeping Denver. Please!!! Denver is probably the biggest farce in the NBA. Look at their regular season record and then what were they capable of in the playoffs?? NOTHING!!
We can play some defense when we choose to. Sloan has taught these young players how to play team defense and they can do it when they commit themselves.
We have the only offense left in the West than can contest the Lakers. They do not like the physical play like we have had in this series with Houston. We will beat them up win or lose.
Get ready for Sunday Flakers because we will close out Houston tonight.
Genius | 12:15 p.m. May 2, 2008
What do you mean their regular season had nothing? Last time I checked they won
over fifty games, that seems like a good accomplishment to me.
Boojzz | 12:52 p.m. May 2, 2008
You Jazz fans are the absolute worse - get overyourselves and your inferiority
complex. You are all bitter and unresonable - likely because you are all Yewt
fans.
You will lose to the Lakers and lose big - Lakers beatable - not by the Spazz.
You will lose to the Lakers and lose big - Lakers beatable - not by the Spazz.
re:Sloan Hater | 1:44 p.m. May 2, 2008
Dude, get a life. Hate only hurts the hater. Why not,
"NoSloanFan".
There, doesn't that feel better?
You're welcome!
There, doesn't that feel better?
You're welcome!
carter | 2:22 p.m. May 2, 2008
fish took the first bus out of town and made a stupid move by blaming his infant
daughters medical condition on his departure. if that was really the case, fish
would be playing at msg because from last i knew, she was still being treated in
nyc and not la. makes me respect booze even more because his son is being
treated in miami and booze is still here and hasn't made excuses. go jazz
faraway fan | 2:25 p.m. May 2, 2008
Of course I am just one voice but after watching Brewer this year, I think the
team is fine without Fisher. I think Brewer's numbers all year have been
better, and he has a lot more ahead of him so it has been good for team
development to have him playing. I would also like to see the Jazz win it all,
whether this year or some other I will always cheer for them, but see no reason
to even concern myself with Fisher. By the way, they didn't let him go for
nothing...they got several million dollars of cushion by relieving themselves of
his contract. Not that he was a burden, but if they had traded for someone else
they would still be paying. Sure a draft choice or two would be ok but
seriously fans...how many spots are we looking to fill right now? With Almond
and Fesenko in the wings? Maybe another big guy so they can drop Collins but
overall the team is pretty sound as is. Fisher was good when we needed him, now
we don't...lets cheer for him to have success in life...but not in the
playoffs if we go against them! Go Jazz.
Jazz fans are insecure | 2:49 p.m. May 2, 2008
You take the best player on every team you play and rip on them, T MAC, Kobe,
who ever it is on every team you play. then you try to compare who's
better. D Williams vs Chris Paul. Can you just apprecaite great athletes instead
of trying to cut everyone down. Get over that inferiority complex and at least
act like you have some class. People in LA don't spend their time cutting
down Jazz players maybe that's why they win championships.
Jazz Hater | 3:01 p.m. May 2, 2008
The jazz can play all of the defenses in the world and still wouldn't be
able to stop the Lakers. First if you all guard Kobe he will just dish the ball
out to someone else like he has always done this year. Second if you leave him
open he will kill you. The Jazz better be ready for us cause we are going to
beat you guys like we did last time we played you losers.
(P.S. Stop chanting MVP for Williams cause the real MVP is Kobe Bryant)
(P.S. Stop chanting MVP for Williams cause the real MVP is Kobe Bryant)
LA Fans | 3:12 p.m. May 2, 2008
Are nothing but front-runners. What do the fans have to do with teams winning
championships? Give me a break.
Anonymous | 4:10 p.m. May 2, 2008
you guys are seriously dumb because who thinks of themselves when they have an
ill kid who was in risk of dying
come on guys show fisher some class like he shows to everyone else
come on guys show fisher some class like he shows to everyone else
Enough already | 4:25 p.m. May 2, 2008
This drives me crazy. They let Fish out of his contract because he was
OVERPAID! It was a win-win as it cleared salary cap space. His contract with
the Warriors was way to much for a back up point, so get over it.
Sloan Supporter | 5:15 p.m. May 2, 2008
Re: Sloan Hater
Getting a second round pick for Fisher. Sorry, but in the NBA you have to get trades approved by the League and they will not be approved without a dollar to dollar comparison. As I recall, Fisher was making somewhere in the neighborhood of $8 Mill per year. That in exchange for a second round pick would not have been allowed.
I, too, am somewhat skeptical about the reasons Fisher left, but am glad the way things have turned out for the Jazz.
Sloan is a great coach. I hope he stays on for another 5 years.
Getting a second round pick for Fisher. Sorry, but in the NBA you have to get trades approved by the League and they will not be approved without a dollar to dollar comparison. As I recall, Fisher was making somewhere in the neighborhood of $8 Mill per year. That in exchange for a second round pick would not have been allowed.
I, too, am somewhat skeptical about the reasons Fisher left, but am glad the way things have turned out for the Jazz.
Sloan is a great coach. I hope he stays on for another 5 years.
Jazz Fan (The Original) | 5:16 p.m. May 2, 2008
Who cares about Derek Fisher? He is just another one of those have gun and
travel players, who always say....."you play in Utah". There is
nothing to do, or no place to eat as Bryant Gumbel used to say about Salt Lake
City. Why don't they rename all the teams for their states.....not cities.
There are only two or three cities in the U.S.A. anyway......as in New York,
Chicago, and Los Angeles. All the rest of the sports teams should have their
state, i.e. Texas Spurs, Texas Rockets, Texas Mavericks, Washington Sonics,
Oregon Trailblazers, California Warriors. The only two city teams are in Los
Angeles i.e. Lakers and Clippers.....etc. the rest of the NBA. The rest of the
NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, etc. definitely should use state names.
Anonymous | 5:52 p.m. May 2, 2008
You might have a problem with the Florida Heat, Florida Magic, California
Warriors, California Kings and California Clippers
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Former Jazz guard Derek Fisher celebrates with his Los Angeles Lakers teammates Pau Gasol and Luke Walton after sweeping the Denver Nuggets and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
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