Comments about ‘Utah Jazz notes: ESPN columnist disses Williams’

I saw that article by Simmons. Here was my E-mail to him:

10-15 years from now I am going to remind you of this: "Paul has a chance to go down as one of the best 25 players ever". C'mon Bill, really? You beleive that?

I dont know where you and I are going to be 12 years from now but I know where Chris Paul will be and thats on the scrap heap with Penny Hardaway and if he is lucky he will find his way onto the "what could have been shelf" with Grant Hill.

I know you watch a lot of B-ball and consider yourself an expert but you gotta pull your head out on this one.

-Casey

P.S. Watch the next game that Paul and Williams sqaure off. It should help you get through this whole embarrassing episode of man love.

Great email Casey,

To Simmons, your stuff is cute. It really is. I get to chucklin to myself when I read it occasionally. But I don't think I've ever learned anything from your column. Keep the cuteness and celebrity trivia coming though. Head to head, Williams has dominated. AND I don't really care what anyone says, Williams is a stud and the real deal.

Peace out.

I think that Utah sports fans (and sadly Utah journalists as well) have this inferiority little brother complex that is just really pathetic and immature. "Bill Simmons doesn't think Deron Williams is as good as Chris Paul. Waaaaah" "Simmons says Williams isn't even in Paul's league. Waaaaah." "Kirk Herbstreit said that Fresno State was better than BYU. Waaaaaah."

In most states and cities, if someone in the national media doesn't pay your favorite player or team respect, you move on without thinking two seconds about it. I mean, why does it matter if someone doesn't think what you do?

What's really sad is the title of this article. "ESPN columnist disses Williams." He didn't "diss" Deron. He didn't say Deron sucks. He even said that Deron has the potential at being one of the greatest athletes to ever play his position. Does that sound like "dissing" to you? Really, think about it. Why is he "dissing" Deron? Because Deron isn't as good as Chris. WAAAAAAAH

Crybabies:

Wow, I think you may have a little crying problem yourself...anyone who cries about the crybabies has an issue themselves. I think Utah fans are tired of having their team downplayed by sports talking heads. Paul is not the same type of player as Williams. Paul is a solo player, Williams is a team player that is why UT went after Williams. He is tougher, smarter and lacks the ego that many stars have (which Paul is developing). Williams will be around longer than Paul. Williams=Stockton/Magic, Paul=Hardaway/Marbury. ESPN has gotten it wrong since I began watching sports, their columnists are all partial and lack the ethics to be real journalists so don't let it get you down.

Hey Crybaby, Utah sports fans are not much different than anywhere else. I have lived there and now in the East. The biggest difference between Utah sports fans and people out here is the passion and loyalty they have for their teams. That is not a bad thing. Yeah, they take it personal. That's because they care. It's not an inferiority complex. It's a passion for the sport, the team, and the players. Don't be a hater. In an attempt to sound like a smart and unbiased sports fan you actually come off as a whiner yourself. Let people have a passion for the Jazz, Cougars, Utes, Real, whatever. Deron is bigger, smarter, and better than Paul. Paul is quick and little, and that will only get him so far.

Ahh..yes fall is upon us and that brings basketball and like clock work the Jazz fans crying and whimpering and whining. I love it.

Anyone who has watch Williams vs Paul knows that Daron has his number. In todays hip hop NBA Paul will always get the pub... as long as Williams continues to own Paul and the Jazz win I'm happy

People think they are so cosmopolitan by talking about Jazz fans or BYU fans as out of the ordinary. Well "crybabies", we all think you are a big city stud and very sophisticated. Most of us have no idea what it is like in the "real world" so keep your insightful commentary coming.

They're both good. Really good. Who agrees?

I think Deron is going to have such a "break-out" year this year that the national analysts will be forced to take notice and stop overlooking him. Deron's got some serious flash of his own... remember his 4 three pointers in game 6 against Houston? And the two magnificent dunks straight down the lane from the top of the key at the end of one of the Laker games? He's learned so much from being on the Olympic team and from the last two playoff years, I think he's just going to wow people this year! Ever the underdogs, GO JAZZ!

Chris Paul is a great player, but he commands the ball everytime he goes down the court. Deron, on the other hand commands the ball, but is more of a team player willing to share the glory with other players.

Its funny how most of the sports media say Paul is a lot better than Deron but are short minded when it comes to head-to-head competition, where Deron has dominated from Day 1.

Paul is CURRENTLY favored by the rules. About 10 years ago the rules were changed to disallow or limit hand-checking, and playing away from the basket. Paul and Williams will be playing for probably 15-18 more years (players just play longer these years). If the rules ever swing back to a more contact-based basketball (not just around the hoop) the slight edge that Paul has will be erased.

Think about it, if Williams could create physical contact at the 3-point line, Paul would be DONE.

Isn't Simmons a Red Sox fan? That should be enough proof that he's not firing on all cylinders, and so his statements should be taken with a grain of salt.

Everybody has there opinion, maybe Mr. Bill, I don't even compare you as a great sport anayst? your just another guy in a bar who has his own opinion? what better peanuts or pretzel? you probably get that wrong to? stop thinking you know anything about basketball. Chris paul is great and D-will is in the same car. Just like james and Wade? next time you diss on Dwill, make sure you get your fact Right.

Last year I heard an interview with Phil Jackson. He talked highly of both Williams and Paul. Then the reporter asked who he would choose to be on his team and he said Williams. Ill take Jacksons opinion over Simmons any day of the week.

To Crybabies: Where are you coming from? I lived in San Francisco and now Denver. Fans are the same everywhere, they say things that support their teams. And idiots are the same everywhere, they say idiotic things.

I kind of like Derron Williams.

Who cares what Bill Simmons thinks? Deron has provin what he can do against Paul. In head to head matchups Deron always out plays him let`s not forget the Jazz are 8-2 against the Hornets with Deron and Paul facing each other that`s the only stat that really counts.

Please do not start nonsense like Williams lack of ego. His ego is biggest on Jazz team.

Take note that Simmons is a "FANTASY" sports writer. Since fantasy sports are all about statistics, mainly points, Paul is a better player for someone's fantasy team because he scores more. Deron is a better all-around player that will have a better and longer career.