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Utah Jazz: Boozer set to rock, pick and roll
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Jazz fan | 12:39 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Hey Deseret news writer- Carlos sat around for two years of his six year
contract. All those real estate deals had to be taken care oc in those two
years
Jazz Fan | 5:09 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Boozer continues to work on his game, and apparently showed up to camp in great
physical condition with a good attitude. What more can you ask?
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Todd Norfolk VA | 5:57 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Maybe after watching the Laker implosion, the Jazz will realize that Defense is
the only way to win championships. Detroit, San Antonio, and Boston. Defense
is king on the court. If the Jazz can't step it up with pressure D, they
have no chance. That is why losing Fisher killed us. We need a Raja or an
Artest.
No Comment | 8:08 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Boozer made no comment about it, cause we know he is leaving. It happened with
the Cavs, and now with us. You will see
Forget It | 8:38 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Defense and offense are one and the same. As a coaching staff you have a theory
or way you prefer to play at both ends, but you also have to play to the players
strengths and weaknesses that you have on your team. You can't teach an
elephant to walk a tight rope if he doesn't have the physical ability to do
so. Therefore it's up to the coaching staff to implement plays and
strategies that fit his teams personnel. This game is not rocket science, it can
be successful with smartness, hardwork, dedication and the right style of play
to fit the players abilities, end of story.
GoodGuyGary | 9:00 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
What, this is his fifth year with Jazz? Where have I been since i feel like he
only played 2 seasons...
Tommyk | 9:38 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Yea I hate all the Boozer basher out there. Listen I thought boozer did horrible
in the playoff last year, but i like him at this position and he will bounce
back. and you haters out there will jump back on his wagon, you know who you
are!!!
Old Port | 10:07 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
OK. I will say it yet again....the Jazz would NOT have been in the playoffs
without Boozer's regular season play.
Anonymous | 10:12 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Boozer does provide the reliable 20-20 each game and his offense fits Sloans
offensive system. The downside to Boozer in my opinion is his defense. We have
all seen is turnstile and "here he comes!" style of defense. I would
like to hear something from him or the Jazz about how his defensive play is
being strengthened. This will be a tremendous lift for the Jazz.
STEVE-O | 10:38 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
I hope you're right TommyK! I loved watching Boozer in the regular season.
He was a beast. Unfortuneatly teams figured him out in the playoffs. Keep him
out of the paint and watch his shooting percentage plummet. It's the
entire team's fault this happened.
1- Sloan should have put our good preimeter shooters out there to keep the defense honest. We can't expect Boozer to play well with 3 players hanging on his arms and shoving him around.
2- Those players on the perimeter need to hit their open shots. I'm not talking about Memo (our CENTER) standing out there. I'm talking about Brewer, CJ, Korver, Price, ect. These guys need to step up as well to make Boozer's life easier inside.
3- I honestly believe the Jazz were at their best last year when they PUSH the ball up the court and get fast break points. They seemed to lose that against the Lakers and it hurt them.
4- This year is going to be different IF the players play better defense. Not just Boozer. Okur, Brewer, Korver, and all the rest of tem. They gotta tighten things up and move their feet. I think it can happen!!!
1- Sloan should have put our good preimeter shooters out there to keep the defense honest. We can't expect Boozer to play well with 3 players hanging on his arms and shoving him around.
2- Those players on the perimeter need to hit their open shots. I'm not talking about Memo (our CENTER) standing out there. I'm talking about Brewer, CJ, Korver, Price, ect. These guys need to step up as well to make Boozer's life easier inside.
3- I honestly believe the Jazz were at their best last year when they PUSH the ball up the court and get fast break points. They seemed to lose that against the Lakers and it hurt them.
4- This year is going to be different IF the players play better defense. Not just Boozer. Okur, Brewer, Korver, and all the rest of tem. They gotta tighten things up and move their feet. I think it can happen!!!
bozo | 10:41 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Why don't we keep him and his half effort around for ever while milsap
hustles and plays better for another team.
Paizao | 11:05 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
Lets enjoy the season and worry about contracts at the end of the year. If
Boozer leaves he leaves, we will just go after another free agent. The
difference is Deron Williams. He is here and will attract other players to come
here. That is something Stockton and Malone could never do.
byron | 11:16 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
I am so sick of hearing about next summer's free agent market and whether
Booz and Memo will be back. Are we really going to have to listen and read about
this all season long? This is not news or good reporting. Everyone who is
reading these articles knows they are free agents next year, nobody has said
anything noteworthy or of consequence, Yet these reporters keep jamming this non
story down our throats.
TJ | 11:44 a.m. Oct. 1, 2008
I like how he said he just wanted to play basketball and wouldn't talk
about it during the season. I think he will have a great season. He really has 2
options at the end of the season....leave or stay. Pretty obvious right but when
you look at it if he has a great season teams will want him to leave and play
for them so there is incentive to play well but if he plays well the Jazz will
give him more to stay. Also incentive to play well. He knows he has to play well
or his options will be slim. I am looking forward to a great season from
Booz(and Memo)and I could care less about next off season. All I care about is
this upcoming season. You have 82+ games(including playoffs of course)to focus
on before he has to make a decision so let's just cheer him on for those 82
but hopefully atleast 96 games
bozo | 3:51 p.m. Oct. 1, 2008
all I have to say is I can't wait until you are in a Heat uni. Good
riddance! 20 and 10 no one can replace that try milsap, okur, and maybe Collins
with the touches that bozo gets come on
Sloans fault | 4:58 p.m. Oct. 1, 2008
The Jazz have had tremendous team skill throughout the years. But Jerry Sloan
hasn't executed that. The Jazz need a new coach. One that won't
interfere with the game by yelling at his players mid-court. We need a coach
that'll give Miles more minutes or take Boozer out of the game when
he's playing bad. That is the key here. Usually Boozer has a really good
night or a bad night. So if he is off on his shooting pull him out. But no,
Jerry will have him play his regular 39 minutes. Then Miles will hit 3 treys in
a row and next thing you know he's on the bench. Jerry's rotation is
no good.
The Jazz should have picked up Jeff Hornacek when he was looking for a coaching position. He already works with some of the team and he is smart and knows the game.
Prediction: The Jazz will NEVER win an NBA championship as long as Sloan is at the helm.
The Jazz should have picked up Jeff Hornacek when he was looking for a coaching position. He already works with some of the team and he is smart and knows the game.
Prediction: The Jazz will NEVER win an NBA championship as long as Sloan is at the helm.
Why he's motivated. | 5:04 p.m. Oct. 1, 2008
I say he is more motivated because on the big stage of the olympics, he rode the
pine. Got a little humble pie. I hope he does play better this year. Then he can
go back to being lazy on defense, when he is in Miami next year.
Jazzsmack | 6:33 p.m. Oct. 1, 2008
OF Course boozer is excited,
Big offensive numbers and rebound numbers equals a big contract.
That is the only thing he cares about,
Why else did he leave cleveland?
Big offensive numbers and rebound numbers equals a big contract.
That is the only thing he cares about,
Why else did he leave cleveland?
For the record | 8:29 p.m. Oct. 1, 2008
To be one of 12 players picked to represent the U.S. at the Olympics, I'd
gladly sacrifice playing time if need be. And to suggest that Boozer is only
about the money....You must be daft!
Boozer Bugs Me | 11:59 p.m. Oct. 1, 2008
I like his offensive game, usually, and his scoring.
However, when he stands around flat footed on defense he is only half as good as he should be for the Jazz. There are better options out there who play the game 100% all the time. Boozer is over rated. We need full participation on defense from everyone...and we should not have to be saying it, it is fundamental.
However, when he stands around flat footed on defense he is only half as good as he should be for the Jazz. There are better options out there who play the game 100% all the time. Boozer is over rated. We need full participation on defense from everyone...and we should not have to be saying it, it is fundamental.
Tyler Pearson | 12:34 p.m. Oct. 7, 2008
I love the booz man. I am going to be on the
Booz train all year no matter what happens!
Booz train all year no matter what happens!
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Prediction for Booze:
21.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 55.6 FG% for the season
21.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, 54.5 FG% for the playoffs