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Utah Jazz notes: Jazz still giddy over Korver trade
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leroy mcgee | 12:29 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
I'm still curious (I've asked the same thing for years). How is it
that the Deseret News and the SL Trib have the same stories on the Jazz every
day? Seriously! Unless, there was some collusion, it would be impossible for
the trib and the DNews to have a story on the 'excitment' of the Jazz
about Korver on the exact same day. This happens again and again and again.
Don't let anybody tell you that we have two competing papers in Utah. These
guys talk to each other, and agree to write the same stories so as not to tread
on each others turf, and it happens two to three times a week. If you doubt it,
get RSS feeds for the trib and DNews this Jazz season, you'll see...
TEJA | 4:55 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Lets just hope he carries this sharp shooting 13 pts a game to the regular
season and I really hope he gets invited to the 3 point shootout at the all-star
game.
PurplePeopleEater | 5:48 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Hey, Leroy, don'tcha think maybe both beat writers were at the same
practice? The whole article was based on D-Will's comments. Doubt the beat
writers can get an exclusive.
That's probably the case for most of the "duplicate" articles.
That's probably the case for most of the "duplicate" articles.
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brentlabeau | 6:07 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
I'm glad kyle has basketball to make a living, because he's sure one
ugly guy. :)
zoo mom | 7:02 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
To Brentlabeau: You're wrong on that one!
little said about | 8:09 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Korver's defense, probably because there's so little of it to write
about. The Jazz will have no problems scoring, but defense wins championships;
Korver = liability.
Tommyk | 8:22 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Korver just need to slow down on his three point shots, guy shooting it so
quick. and he gotta make them when he open and crucial part of game 2.
Chris | 9:05 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
I would like to personally thank Kyle for getting my wife interested in the
Jazz! It doesn't matter why she's interested, it only matters that we
now share quality time watching the Jazz, each for our own reasons!
Effort Counts | 10:37 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Hey you peeps that think Korvers defense is so bad, why don't you watch the
game real close the next few games. The guy gives every thing he has, hustle and
effort. If only everyone on the team did that we would be a much better
defensive team. I do realize that some match ups are tough for him, but that is
true every night with certain teams, and other players. That is what makes this
league so intriguing. Also that is what makes me so excited about this years
team, is it's player depth to combat these nightly match ups.
Anonymous | 10:42 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Hey it wasn't Giri va Kover trade. It was Giri ve kover+1st round pick. I
hope Kover's D improve. Then it was steal.
randyforjazz | 11:00 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
The Jazz's record before acquiring Korver, and their record following the
trade should say enough about what he can do for this team. He provides a legit
perimeter shooter that teams have to respect. Dwill, and Okur also shoot well
but it was Korver who finally started stretching defenses and opening up the
middle for Booz to work. Having a reliable free throw shooter at the end of
games is kinda nice also.
Matt | 11:04 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Korver is gonna be awesome this year. When he first came to the Jazz he just
hit open three's... as the season progressed he started hitting a few shots
off of screens (the shots the offense created for him) and people started paying
more attention to him behind the arc.
Now that he's familiar with the offense... other teams better watch out! I expect him to be the most improved player on the team! Miles will be a close second.
Now that he's familiar with the offense... other teams better watch out! I expect him to be the most improved player on the team! Miles will be a close second.
Korver for President! | 11:07 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
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Chukar | 11:52 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008
I'll take a god given talent and lots of heart over lots of god given
talent and no heart EVERY time when it comes to defense......Go Korver
LeRoy...What is your point | 12:25 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
LeRoy, SO WHAT! Get a life. The fact that you spend all of your time checking
on who is doing what story is a sad statement about "you". Did you
like the story or not?
KK' s looks | 12:32 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
I am guessing that Kyle is going to put more weight in the comment zoo mom made
than beau! I am trying to remember the hype last year about Utah women and
Kyle. What was it? Oh yeah, that they LOVE him.
Sorry Beau. You obviously don't know what the ladies find attractive in a man. His smile alone woos them. His shyness doesn't hurt him with them either. Now you might be able to make sense out of why the ladies don't find you as attractive as "you" do.
Sorry Beau. You obviously don't know what the ladies find attractive in a man. His smile alone woos them. His shyness doesn't hurt him with them either. Now you might be able to make sense out of why the ladies don't find you as attractive as "you" do.
My two cents worth | 12:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Personally, I think there's an irrational love for Kyle Korver. Don't
get me wrong, I think he's absolutely a terrific addition to the team but
he's not the savior just because he's "Adonis". Now on the
lighter side, isn't it a little weird to see a guy wearing a Korver jersey?
Norm | 12:53 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
I would like to vote for Memo for president, but he is from Turkey and not an
American citizen. I would have loved to have been the campaign manager for
Hornacek because I really thought he should have been the president in the mid
to late 90s. Since Horny has moved on to coaching and Memo is disqualified
because of his citizenship, then I agree with the comment at 11:07 AM:
"KORVER FOR PRESIDENT!"
Old Coach | 1:15 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Everything changed when Mr Korver arrived last year. Whatever happened, is
arrival coincided with a turnaround. The Jazz were in a losing habit right at
the trade. After that they went on a winning tear. Of course there is that
chance that it might have happened anyway. But comparing the numbers, every win
seemed to have an extra push in it next to his name. I cannot help believe he
was the last piece of glue that changed the game and made the Jazz a better
team. Let's be honest. From the worst to the best, nearly all teams in the
NBA are close enough to beat each other on any night.
Korver added just enough to alter many close games in to Jazz wins. Facts are facts. This young man has made a difference. I hope he is happy here and at home for a long time. And the off season work? The difference between a winner and loser anyway. This player is a winner and will only become more so. Nice to have you here, hope you stay and go where I believe you are headed. This IS a potential all star for sure.
Korver added just enough to alter many close games in to Jazz wins. Facts are facts. This young man has made a difference. I hope he is happy here and at home for a long time. And the off season work? The difference between a winner and loser anyway. This player is a winner and will only become more so. Nice to have you here, hope you stay and go where I believe you are headed. This IS a potential all star for sure.
magnus | 1:48 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
I think Korver gets a raw deal from alot of people on the defensive side of
things.
Good defense, championship defense, is not about wether or not every individual on the court can keep their man away from the basket, it's about how well the team as a whole defends. Don't get me wrong, you need a coupld of so called stoppers who can match up one on one with people, but more importantly you need to have five guys commited to everything they can to make the other team take tough shots and rebound the misses. Korver is one of those guys that has that commitment. Almond doesn't have it, CJ is working on it, last year Boozer didn't have it. The problem is that when one guy isn't commited nobody else can be their best, theres a synergy that happens when it's done right.
Just look at Boston last year, Ray Allen and Paul Peirce are not exacly defensive powerhouses. But the team bought into the team defense mentality and (with the help of one of the best interior defenders in the game) they became part of arguably the best defensive team in the history of basketball.
Good defense, championship defense, is not about wether or not every individual on the court can keep their man away from the basket, it's about how well the team as a whole defends. Don't get me wrong, you need a coupld of so called stoppers who can match up one on one with people, but more importantly you need to have five guys commited to everything they can to make the other team take tough shots and rebound the misses. Korver is one of those guys that has that commitment. Almond doesn't have it, CJ is working on it, last year Boozer didn't have it. The problem is that when one guy isn't commited nobody else can be their best, theres a synergy that happens when it's done right.
Just look at Boston last year, Ray Allen and Paul Peirce are not exacly defensive powerhouses. But the team bought into the team defense mentality and (with the help of one of the best interior defenders in the game) they became part of arguably the best defensive team in the history of basketball.
Jimmy Z | 4:10 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Korver had a chance at taking a big three to end
last years playoffs with the Lakers! Guess what he
did with the ball! He passed the ball instead of
taking the 3. He shoots that shot and makes it the
Jazz would of still been in the playoffs. AT that
moment I said to myself? This is not the guy, a
the Jazz got him to make that shot...and he didnt
even take it...what does that tell you about Korver
last years playoffs with the Lakers! Guess what he
did with the ball! He passed the ball instead of
taking the 3. He shoots that shot and makes it the
Jazz would of still been in the playoffs. AT that
moment I said to myself? This is not the guy, a
the Jazz got him to make that shot...and he didnt
even take it...what does that tell you about Korver
PKA | 4:49 p.m. Oct. 15, 2008
Better and better every year in college and in Tthe NBA as well. A joy to watch
play ball
Eugene | 6:44 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Korver adds a different facet to the Jazz game that Giri only wished he could.
Seems like a likeable, hard working player that fits into the SLC community.
Over 60% trey average in the pre-season and leading the team in scoring? Come
on, when was the last time one of the Jazz' non-superstars did that?
BJ Jazzy Rasta | 10:52 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Gira blew. Best trade in Jazz history... because he will hit some big-time
threes and free-throws this season that will get the Jazz to 60 WINS. When the
playoffs come this time around, he'll be much more comfortable and will
take the big shots and make them! The key also will be AK47 coming off the
bench with a good attitude and Korver doing his thing. Take that combined with
a solid team-effort on defense, and our Jazz should make the finals THIS
YEAR!
Go Jazz!
Go Jazz!
No Defense | 10:59 a.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Korver can't shoot when he is guarded and he doesn't play defense. He
is better than Gordon but probably should be playing somewhere in Europe where
those things aren't a problem.
But he is cute, I guess.
But he is cute, I guess.
KyDoom3 | 3:28 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Before we start knocking Korvers defense we should all make fun of Boozers
defense. You want to talk liability! If he gets beat on his feet (which are not
that quick) he just hacks (which was evident in last years playoffs when he sat
the bench so much because of foul trouble). At least Korver tries to stay in
front of his man, and HUSTLES! Booz just stands and hacks. Trade Booz for Odom.
Thats the trade i want to see!
NOOOO | 4:42 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
NO ODOM! No to Odom! He's a huge choker.
Davis | 4:46 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
People don't understand the defense that Korver plays. When I was at the
games the people around me were complaining when he got beat. They didn't
realize that he was playing within a "team" defensive philosophy. They
didn't realize that Sloan had him cheating off on post players. He's a
smart defender and Sloan had him drop down to prevent shots on the inside.
Sometimes the interior player would kick the ball out for an open shot. If the
shooter made the shot, then it "looked" like Korver got beat, when in
reality that's the shot the Jazz would live with.
Another thing, with his one on one defense, sure, he doesn't have the athletic ability to keep everyone in front of him, but with good/better defenders behind him that's acceptable. The problem is that the Jazz have zero defensive presense on the inside and when just about anyone gets beat on the perimeter the other team scores easily. Korver is by no means a great one on one defender, but he's a very good team defender. So get the TEAM together for the team defense!
Another thing, with his one on one defense, sure, he doesn't have the athletic ability to keep everyone in front of him, but with good/better defenders behind him that's acceptable. The problem is that the Jazz have zero defensive presense on the inside and when just about anyone gets beat on the perimeter the other team scores easily. Korver is by no means a great one on one defender, but he's a very good team defender. So get the TEAM together for the team defense!
Brandon | 7:32 p.m. Oct. 16, 2008
Korver plays his heart out. That alone makes me like him. I enjoy the energy
he brings on defense.
JDW | 3:59 a.m. Oct. 17, 2008
Look for the changes in his game this year. He is take more shots in closer and
has taken dribble and shoot shots. I don't remember him doing this last
year. One of the first things I noticed about him last year was his hustle, I
still like it. He and the whole team seem to have improved their game. I think
a 60 game winning season is possible tis year.
Natalie | 11:49 a.m. Oct. 18, 2008
I think Korver is definately an asset to the Jazz. To me he is the best player
that comes off the bench.
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