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Utah Jazz notebook: Sloan likes what he sees in first-round pick
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Paymon | 1:13 a.m. July 18, 2008
Man i havent ever seen coach sloan praise rookie like this before. Kosta must
be doing ALOT of good things out there for Jerry to speak so highly of him. I am
so glad jazz picked another big man instead of relying on Fesenko because seeing
how lazy he came into camp this year only shows how good the jazz did in getting
another big man for competition. personally i believe kosta will end up getting
PT in the bigs while Fesenko goes back to home sweet home in orem.
rvalens2 | 3:27 a.m. July 18, 2008
Certainly high words of praise for Rookie, especially when you consider they
came from Sloan.
Anonymous | 4:30 a.m. July 18, 2008
maybe Sloan is just getting soft in his old age...
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Mismatch | 5:58 a.m. July 18, 2008
The more I see this kid play the more likely we'll see Memo at power
forward and Milsap at 3. That would cause a big mismatch against other teams
having a 6'11" power forward that shoots the 3, a 7'1"
center that shoots the 3 and handles the ball like a guard, then a small forward
that blocks shots and who out hustles most power forwards let alone any small
forward. This will only open things up for D-Will and Booze.
I think we'll see more of Kosta in a Jazz uniform than we'll see him playing for the flash. Not because of his talent but because of his mind set and attitude he brings to practice. Yes, practice! The same practice Iverson thinks isn't important if you're already gifted.
I think we'll see more of Kosta in a Jazz uniform than we'll see him playing for the flash. Not because of his talent but because of his mind set and attitude he brings to practice. Yes, practice! The same practice Iverson thinks isn't important if you're already gifted.
Bi-Polar Wannabe | 7:11 a.m. July 18, 2008
Re: Mismatch
Does that mean Booze will be playing the Shooting Guard along side Williams?
Brilliant!
Does that mean Booze will be playing the Shooting Guard along side Williams?
Brilliant!
Calgary Jazz | 7:54 a.m. July 18, 2008
Wait until this kid will get even more bigger, he is still 19! Jazz got a huge
steal in this years draft.
Mismatch probably is dreaming about Boozer for Richardson trade;). That would make lots of sense for both teams.
Mismatch probably is dreaming about Boozer for Richardson trade;). That would make lots of sense for both teams.
Anonymous | 8:15 a.m. July 18, 2008
With Fesenko showing exactly what kind of player he is, a happy go lucky, lazy
center who didn't work out much this offseason, I wonder where all those
people who were so pro-Fesenko are now. I got sick of how many people kept
saying, "Trade (insert player name here), we don't need him, we have
Fesenko". Looks like he'll be playing in Orem again this year, the
way Koufos is playing.
If Koufos is really doing this well, then it might not be a problem if Booze bolts, or even if Memo bolts. Koufos could fill memo's role, the sweet shooting big man, and Millsap could fill Boozer's. Millsap at least plays defense.
If Koufos is really doing this well, then it might not be a problem if Booze bolts, or even if Memo bolts. Koufos could fill memo's role, the sweet shooting big man, and Millsap could fill Boozer's. Millsap at least plays defense.
nope | 8:18 a.m. July 18, 2008
this means Boozer sits on the bench. That would have been a nice option during
the playoffs...
Luther Wright | 8:29 a.m. July 18, 2008
I hope he can play defense. I bet he does not do anything in the league.
Moto X | 10:04 a.m. July 18, 2008
Actually I do remember Sloan talking this way about another rookie. His name
was Millsap. A player who knows he has to work hard and not just play
around--amen. If we could get Koufus to get in there and plug the middle for
10-12 minutes a game it would be a HUGE plus to this team.
Fes better get a clue. He has the talent and the body but obviously it is up in the air whether he has the brain to use it properly.
Of course people have been pro-Fes. He has the tools to be just what we need and people can hope that he will figure out. I do. 7'0 dudes with bodies that can move/run the floor are rare. He is capable--the rest is between his ears though and it remains to be seen if he has the work ethic to make it. It will be a tremendous waste if he does not.
Fes has been put on notice--he better get it together and get in shape from now until the beginning of the season...unless he really likes playing in Orem vs. downtown SLC!!!
Fes better get a clue. He has the talent and the body but obviously it is up in the air whether he has the brain to use it properly.
Of course people have been pro-Fes. He has the tools to be just what we need and people can hope that he will figure out. I do. 7'0 dudes with bodies that can move/run the floor are rare. He is capable--the rest is between his ears though and it remains to be seen if he has the work ethic to make it. It will be a tremendous waste if he does not.
Fes has been put on notice--he better get it together and get in shape from now until the beginning of the season...unless he really likes playing in Orem vs. downtown SLC!!!
Sloan bashers | 10:20 a.m. July 18, 2008
Where are you all at today??? Two days ago we were whining about how Fez is
being treated and torn down. Look at the sloans relationship between praise and
atribute. Hard worker thats all you can ask for and the rest will come,
attitude has a plus side.
wait... | 10:26 a.m. July 18, 2008
If we put Milsap at the 3 then where does AK play? I love Milsap as much as the
next guy but I don't see Sloan trading out our best defensive player for
another big guy that can rebound and score inside. Interesting thought
however...
I am probably the only person that would rather see Boozer go than AK-sure he doesn't score a lot of points or fill up a stat sheet board, but he's the only guy we have for the superstars, all the way from the 2 guard to center.
I am probably the only person that would rather see Boozer go than AK-sure he doesn't score a lot of points or fill up a stat sheet board, but he's the only guy we have for the superstars, all the way from the 2 guard to center.
J | 10:42 a.m. July 18, 2008
Some of you are crazy. Anyone talking about Koufos being a possible replacement
for Boozer needs medication. The dude hasn't even played a summer league
game yet. You have worse knee jerk reactions than the media.
And let's be clear: the Jazz would not be better off without Carlos Boozer. Dude is an all-star with a track record.
Some of you cats drive me nuts.
And let's be clear: the Jazz would not be better off without Carlos Boozer. Dude is an all-star with a track record.
Some of you cats drive me nuts.
RWT | 11:37 a.m. July 18, 2008
If K-Man works hard he can come off the bench for Memo and Milsap for Boozer, as
long as Milsap and K-Man can be on the same court at the same time. This all
sounds good and we'll find out.
Go Jazz!
Go Jazz!
Big 10 | 11:36 a.m. July 18, 2008
Congrats to Koufos making it to Utah. Anytime you play for a Matta, you become
a better person for it, whether its at the HS Level or at Ohio State, he is
going to be a well-rounded player.
No problem | 11:47 a.m. July 18, 2008
I have no problem with players that work hard and play to the best of their
abilities. I do have a problem with lazy players that think they have it made
because they made the All-Star team or make alot of money. Just play hard for as
long as you can and then the reason we have a bench is to give you a few minutes
to catch your breath then go back in. What is a bench for other than injuries?
Boozer, Memo, A.k. and one or two others have been slackers for too long Play
hard for as long as you can at both ends and when you are expended coach will
find a replacement until you get a breather. Your paid big bucks to compete,
just do it.
byron | 12:16 p.m. July 18, 2008
On draft night I made a list of all the centers I thought the Jazz should draft,
I had Kofus third behind Love and B Lopez. I couldn't believe he was still
available when the Jazz picked him up; it still boggles my mind that so many
teams passed on a 19 year old 7-1 guy with a pro body who can run, shoot, has a
good attitude, has a history of practicing hard, and can flat out play. Side
note: At Ohio State his head coached was concerned that Kofus was spending too
much extra time in the gym before and after practice. No wonder Sloan loves him-
so far. He hasn't so much as played a summer league game yet but so far so
good.
Zeke | 12:25 p.m. July 18, 2008
Doubt if he gets much playing time with the Jazz. Sloan doesn`t like to play
rookies. Probably will spend most of his time next year with Flash.
Try this on | 1:13 p.m. July 18, 2008
Look, Millsap got plenty of PT as a rookie because he worked hard. Koufos will
get in if he continues doing what he's done for the last few years; work
hard. Not only that, Sloan is a head coach for a reason. He knows that the
Center position was a glaring weakness last year; he'll use Koufos. It
won't be starting, but he'll definitely replace Collins and take
several of Okurs minutes by season's end. I wouldn't be surprised if
Koufos is playing 12 minutes a game by the end of the season
Tommyk | 1:35 p.m. July 18, 2008
Goshhhhh!!!!! I'm sick and tire of some bandwagon jazz crybaby fans up here
on this board. I hated boozer in last year playoff too! but this guys is good
and he had a bad post season and evrybody is reday to jump off the boozer
bandwagon (lol) no pun intended! but realize Millsap is a great player and even
will get better but he hasn't proved that he can throw boozer numbers up
there day in and day out, until Millsap prove me wrong, i want boozer on the
team. For all you yolkster out, don't be jumping on the boozer wagon, when
he throws up 20 and 10 next year! Go jazz
Triple K | 2:06 p.m. July 18, 2008
The way he supposedly shoots the three too bad he doesn't have another name
that starts with k. You love to hear a guy coming in and every other word out
of his mouth is work. If triple k is as advertised, sloan will keep him on the
roster, and he'll get playing time. that should make fez sore, what is fez
thinking, you can just coast into practice and be handed a job in the nba, then
go home and sharpen your nintendo skills? A job is eight hours a day, i
don't see why it's different for a bball player. When you're
making the jack these guys make, you should be working ten hours a day 365 days
a year, but it's a sweet job.
It's hard to see how triplek dropped, it just goes to show the hype involved in the draft, how most people just want what other people want. some of these gm's are real jokers.
It's hard to see how triplek dropped, it just goes to show the hype involved in the draft, how most people just want what other people want. some of these gm's are real jokers.
PurplePeopleEater | 3:03 p.m. July 18, 2008
I really like Fez, but for probably the wrong reason, meaning he hasn't yet
shown me he can be a consistent contributor. He just might need some time
overseas growing up. Nice guy, but not too focused yet. Maybe this summer league
will show where he's at. Sloan will certainly know for sure by the time the
last basket has been made. The trey capability of Koufos might be the sinker for
Fez.
Jazzbo | 3:06 p.m. July 18, 2008
Sorry but a white guy that goes by KKK and plays for Utah is probably not a good
idea. Have to come up with something a little bit better than that.
Unfortunately Special K is already taken, cause I stand with those that say
he's gonna make an impact. Had a longtime Pacer's fan tell me he was
pissed that Indiana took Hibbert and not Koufus. Of course it remains to be
seen, but I think we got the best player available by all indications.
Meaningful | 5:22 p.m. July 18, 2008
Those are big words coming from Coach Sloan!
Happy | 5:39 p.m. July 18, 2008
Sloan hasn't been this happy with a rookie since Millsap. I hope it
continues. I really liked Fess but he could be history.
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First-round draft choice Kosta Koufos, flanked by Jazz president Randy Rigby, left, and GM Kevin O'Connor, makes his Revue debut tonight.
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