Comments about ‘Utah Jazz: Magic Johnson praises team, Sloan’

OH MY GOSH...and from Magic Johnson to boot. I was very grateful that I was sitting down when I read this article!!!!!!!

GO JAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Magic gets it, but Laker fans and Phil Jackson don't. Excuses seem to be their middle name. And excuses are like you know, everyone has one and they stink. GO JAZZ!

Jazz are great at home, the true test is winning in a hostile environment, away from your fans. Jazz seem to break down mentally on the road. Win tonight's game and they can wrap it up at home. If no, Lakers will move on.

Did Magic Johnson say, referring to the Jazz, that "they're mean" or "their mean"?

As a life-long Laker fan, I agree with Magic (we're talking pre-Wilt!). The Jazz play a good brand of basketball: they're unselfish, they hustle, they've not forgotten the basics, and now they have the most talent they have ever had. And much of the credit should go to Sloan. Magic was right on. But Go Lakers!

It's over. The Jazz can get ready for summer vacation.

Magic is a lot smarter than all the dopes in LA

I am so tired of hearing Lakers homer Hubie Brown make excuses for them. It is refreshing to see that at least someone in the media can see what is really happening on the court...and I'm not even a Jazz fan...

That is a nervous comment and you know it. This series can go either way. First you Laker fans said it would be a sweep then you said Oh the Jazz won 1 game big deal. Now you say Lakers in 6, what will you say next Lakers in 7, or after game 7 will you say we will win next year? I respect Kobe as the best player in the game. He is the best player since Jordan. But I am not sure the rest of the Lakers are up to the task. Walton, Radmonavich, Vujacic, Farmar, Turiaf I'll even throw Gasol and Odom in there. None of these guys have ever been favored to win a series deep in the playoffs or been mentioned to win a championship. If these guys do not step up L.A. will lose. Utah has to find a way to win on the road. Forget the regular season, it means nothing, look at Boston. Utah is mentally tough enough to do it, so before you think you are off to the next round, think again. Utah is for real and very capable of winning this series. Should be very interesting. GO JAZZ!

I'm glad to read Magic's objective point of view and that he gives the Jazz some well deserved love. He's not our biggest cheerleader at TNT--that job has been claimed by Charles Barkley.

But both Magic and Sir Charles see something that I did not dare dream a week ago: the Jazz have a great chance to win this series. Of course the Lakers do too. We'll see tonight, which will be one of the biggest franchise games so far in my opinion. With the Celtics not as invincible as everyone thought, the smart money to win the championship will likely be on tonight's winner.

GO JAZZ!

Good luck to the Jazz! They play with all their heart. Go Jazzzzz!!!!

LOL, did you miss games 3 and 4 or something?

Yes you are a Jazz fan. Why did you say you are not. Why would you even waste you time. You are right though Hubie Brown is annoying.

This is our year! Go Jazz!!

I'm tired of hearing Jazz fans complain that the media doesn't recognize the Jazz's success or talent. Honestly, who cares??? In fact, I think it's that "underdog", "under the radar" mind set that motivates this team to be successful and prove everyone wrong. Although it would be interesting to see how this young team would react to more publicity, glory, recognition, like some of the big market teams get. Would it go to their head or would they continue to work hard and play with "something to prove"???

To Mean: Theirs no getting around it your one smart dude.

I am a die hard jazz fan, but I am realistic unlike most fans. The jazz are the only reason I watch the nba and I am from l.a. HOwever, this does not mean they are going to win this series. They have a chance if they can just stop panicking on the road. But other than that they are a sound team with great leadership and it is refreshing to watch even though they may never have the most talent.

Jazz v Hornets
That's all I've got to say

Tonight's game will be a battle. I hope the jazz can pull it off, but it will be very difficult. As much as I hate the lakers, they are very good (you can't deny it). But the Jazz are very good too!!! Thank you for the compliments Magic. Good luck to both teams, and may the jazz come out victorious.

Utah can prove the doubters wrong if they can win tonight.