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Utah Jazz: No name Millsap — He plays hurt, hard and with a blue-collar style
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SC Jazz Fan | 2:04 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Millsap is a joy to watch--great attitude and work ethic. He is a poor
man's Tim Duncan--just getting the job done night after night. It probably
would mean more losses, but if they Jazz have to choose between Boozer and
Millsap, I think I would rather see the Jazz lose more games with better effort
and defense next year. Re-signing Okur and Millsap are first priority items
above Boozer, Korver, Price, Almond, etc.
Millsap fan from the beginning | 5:33 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
While Boozer is a class act by himself; it is plain to see that Millsap is up
there too. I have liked him from the beginning and he brought his family with
him and his brothers play about as well as Paul does. Look at his younger
brother Abraham's high school career here locally. As was stated many
times during his rookie season: HOW DID THIS GUY SLIP TO THE SECOND ROUND?
When the off season comes while disappointing for Boozer to get away if that is
in the cards lets keep Millsap and the Jazz will be just fine and I believe Paul
will also keep Williams happy. One thing to consider and maybe Boozer's
liability is how often he has been injured while he has played in Utah.
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BIG MAN | 5:53 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I think the biggest priority in the off season for the Jazz should be to keep
Milsap first and a close second is to resign Memo. If we can keep Carlos after
that, then gravy. However, I'd feel more comfortable picking up an enforcer
type big man who's willing to throw an elbow or two before breaking the
bank to sign Boozer at the risk of losing Paul or Memo.
Right now we don't have anybody who will instill fear in the opponents when they cheap shot D-Will. At least with Hofa he was more than willing to close line the ATL's William while their bench had second thoughts about rushing the Brazilian. Why can't we get a cheap shot blocker like Mouhamed Sene off the Thunders bench. He'd flourish in the Jazz system for less than 4 million at 7'0" with a 7'8" wingspan.
Or how 'bout bucking the system with a sign and trade of Boozer for Bogut and draft picks? Bogut at the 5 with Memo at the 4 ? Now that's a lineup to get giddy about!
Right now we don't have anybody who will instill fear in the opponents when they cheap shot D-Will. At least with Hofa he was more than willing to close line the ATL's William while their bench had second thoughts about rushing the Brazilian. Why can't we get a cheap shot blocker like Mouhamed Sene off the Thunders bench. He'd flourish in the Jazz system for less than 4 million at 7'0" with a 7'8" wingspan.
Or how 'bout bucking the system with a sign and trade of Boozer for Bogut and draft picks? Bogut at the 5 with Memo at the 4 ? Now that's a lineup to get giddy about!
Dougway | 6:18 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Millsap is a model of consistency. I hope we have enough financial pie to retain
his services. Good things keep happening to us when he's on the floor.
Magna Ute | 6:29 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I don't know how you replace Boozer, but I just can't see letting a
bluecollar workhorse like Paul "Ironman" Milsap get away. I think I
would let Boozer walk if he isn't committed to being here. I mean, Boozer
can do what he wants of course. I just wouldn't sell the farm to keep him
here. He just doesn't show enough commitment to playing defense.
Go Jazz!
Go Jazz!
Good guy | 6:58 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Not only is he a great player, he's a great guy. My daughter played for
the Jr. Jazz as a 7 year old. She had Millsap's number. She was also a
huge fan and watched all the games with me. She wrote Millsap a letter and sent
him her school picture. He wrote back personally, sent an autographed picture
and an autographed rookie card. Class act.
Hope Larry can keep him around for a long time!
Hope Larry can keep him around for a long time!
odogtriever | 7:20 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Keep Millsap at all costs. No one has made this comparison yet, but I think
Millsap is not the next Mailman, but the next Barkley. Charles was undersized
also, but was an intelligent player who out hustled his opponent every night.
I hope the Jazz keep Memo, and Millsap. They can only keep two of the three. I like Boozer, I just think we can not keep all three and Boozer will demand a max contract.
I hope the Jazz keep Memo, and Millsap. They can only keep two of the three. I like Boozer, I just think we can not keep all three and Boozer will demand a max contract.
Eddie | 7:27 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
There are a few NBA players that earn the money they get. Millsap is one of
them. I's just afraid that Millsap's aggressiveness will get him a
big time injury some day. But it's sure fun to watch.
I think the ball explodes... | 7:50 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
everytime Millsap blocks a shot! He is a monster on defense, a consistent
rebounder, and continually improving his offense. He deserves to be a
multi-millionaire in a Jazz uniform.
Boozer is excellent too. I think we just get frustrated sometimes with him because we have seen what he can do (put up 30 and 15), but he rarely does it. It's like his heart isn't in it but it can be. I like Booz, and we should keep him, but keeping Millsap is priority over keeping the Booz.
Boozer is excellent too. I think we just get frustrated sometimes with him because we have seen what he can do (put up 30 and 15), but he rarely does it. It's like his heart isn't in it but it can be. I like Booz, and we should keep him, but keeping Millsap is priority over keeping the Booz.
Dapper2k | 7:54 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I too love Sap, and have since day one and would hate to lose him. However, I
want to see what Sap does against the bigger front lines before I send Boozer
away for Milsap. Memphis's front line is not a good baromiter to judge him
by. He also needs to learn to sta on the court and out of foul trouble.
Let's see what Milsap can do against Houston, or LA on a consistant basis. I know he had the one very good game against LA last year, probably the best game of the year. But that was before Odam and Pau were ingrained there.
Let's see what Milsap can do against Houston, or LA on a consistant basis. I know he had the one very good game against LA last year, probably the best game of the year. But that was before Odam and Pau were ingrained there.
The fouls... | 9:03 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
are the only thing he needs to work on. Silly ones from time to time keep him
from playing 25-30 minutes consistently without being in foul trouble. That
aside, I love Millsap's hustle, eye for the ball, and overall defense. If
Boozer bolts, the Jazz will throw $7-8 mil per year at Millsap and come out just
fine.
sap | 9:06 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I think if booz opts out we wont be loosing to much. Yes boozer is a little bit
of a better scorer but millsap makes up for that with his defense. Boozer looks
lost and confused on the defensive end. No heart at all. Im not to worried if
boozer opts out.
Miles | 9:12 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Most everyone on here loves Sloan. If Milsap were a better player than Boozer,
wouldn't Sloan be giving him more minutes? Sloan loves defense. If Milsap
played better defense and did all the other things that Sloan loves, why
isn't he playing him more? There must be something that you all are not
seeing in this equation. Personally I don't like Sloan. And why would you
throw 7-8 million at Milsap? He is not worth that much.
PurplePeopleEater | 9:25 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Funny how everyone is bashing Millsap for his silly fouls, when Boozer does the
same every game. That's one of the things that bothers me about Boozer is
how he'll get silly fouls--usually 2+1 for the other team. If you're
going to foul a shooter, do it so that they don't make the basket!
It's amazing how so many players do that at this level. You'd think they'd know better. Refs are quick to whistle you if you even LOOK like you're committing a foul. Might as well get your money's worth or just be a tree stump.
I'd keep Millsap over Boozer simply because his defense ADDS to his other stats, where as Boozers SUBTRACTS from them.
It's amazing how so many players do that at this level. You'd think they'd know better. Refs are quick to whistle you if you even LOOK like you're committing a foul. Might as well get your money's worth or just be a tree stump.
I'd keep Millsap over Boozer simply because his defense ADDS to his other stats, where as Boozers SUBTRACTS from them.
Milsap Love | 9:39 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
First, Memo and Booz have to opt out of their contracts. Second, we need to see
how Milsap plays on the road and against better teams/players. Right now he is
starting, meaning he will be going against starting power forwards which will
help the Jazz assess his level of play. Third, if you lose either one of them,
you will still need a good back up power forward.
One of the things I have noticed about Paul over Booz is he is able to score in heary traffic a little better or get fouled. He is also a better one on one defender as well as being better at challenging shots at the rim. However, this may also be the reason he is foul prone. (Booz is smart enough not to get taken out of the game by fouls.)
I say if you can trade Booz for another all-star and a long term contract and still keep Milsap, that may be the best senerio. Either way Booz or Milsap, they are both small power forwards and the Jazz need more size.
One of the things I have noticed about Paul over Booz is he is able to score in heary traffic a little better or get fouled. He is also a better one on one defender as well as being better at challenging shots at the rim. However, this may also be the reason he is foul prone. (Booz is smart enough not to get taken out of the game by fouls.)
I say if you can trade Booz for another all-star and a long term contract and still keep Milsap, that may be the best senerio. Either way Booz or Milsap, they are both small power forwards and the Jazz need more size.
Matt | 9:45 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Last year Millsap scored 27 point in Orlando against Dwight Howard. We have
seen how Millsap performs on the road, he is a very consistent player. His
problems are fouls and turnovers, but they are overshadowed by his offensive
rebounds, defense and skills around the basket.
Boozer is an incredible player, but I say keep Millsap. You'll get him for less and he brings better defense (but he doesn't have the midrange game or the post presence, but Millsap is definitely getting better in the post every year. The man can FLOAT. He does more in the air than PF I've ever seen)
Also the comment about people showing off their clothes on the bench.. HILARIOUS!
Boozer is an incredible player, but I say keep Millsap. You'll get him for less and he brings better defense (but he doesn't have the midrange game or the post presence, but Millsap is definitely getting better in the post every year. The man can FLOAT. He does more in the air than PF I've ever seen)
Also the comment about people showing off their clothes on the bench.. HILARIOUS!
Millsap | 9:47 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I agree with the folks who say millsap is the first priority this summer. THe
post master is definitely top priority, with the looming financial crunch.
THat's just because he's true jazz, through and through, and after
he's locked up, which will be less than some of the other guys, you know
what you have left, not because he's a more important player, just that
it's more important to sign him. HOwever, i disagree with folks who think
memo needs to be signed next, and i think it's pretty obvious, you got to
try and keep booz-the jazz have two young centers sitting on the bench who
aren't getting any playing time. If memo provides winning basketball for
another team, it causes less disruption to the jazz lineup than if boozer goes,
even if booz goes in a slump, at least he's in the post trying to make
something happen. If you have no booz, you have what happened against chicago,
a bunch of outside shooting, oh, the jazz needed either booz or dwill that
night. SOmeone to try and get some points in the paint.
Post Master | 10:17 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Brewer is going to be a free agent too. If I'm making decisions, brewer
and post master are the two guys that have to be signed, they are both due hefty
raises. And if korver opts out, i think the jazz need to sign mo. If memo
leaves, they need to resign fes, and get him some minutes, the guy is pretty
athletic for his size, and he's a banger. If booz left, that would be the
biggest loss, but i don't see the jazz messing up with that, it's my
feeling he'll be back, and he's probably the top priority, though, i
think that's debateable. However, booz would be the biggest loss,
doesn't make him top priority in signing, because the jazz have flexibility
to make another move down the road.
Rod Cox | 10:33 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Keep Milsap!
MurrayUte | 10:37 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Nuke Boozer, get what you can for him, Brewer and Milsap are the future with
D-Will and CJ. Plus we have a lock lottery pick in 2010 thanks to the Knicks
fire sale last week. All of these kids are in their low to mid twenties, a
couple more careful additions and we could be set for years.
Old Stinky | 10:40 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Milsap is the fure PF of this team!
SAP | 10:49 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
We will see how SAP does over this season. This may be Harp's last season
and who knows what Korver will do. Collins is at 2 mill so that is about 14 mill
that the Jazz can play with. Millsap is similar to Landry and Scola of Houston
and they make about 3+ mill.
So far the Jazz have only one quality win (PHO) at home and 2 quality losses on the road (CLE and SA). They have already lost home court advantage to LA and will really have to struggle to get the 3rd best record in the West.
Hopefully they do not lose anymore home games to weak teams. Denver has already played LA twice. Portland also looks strong.
So far the Jazz have only one quality win (PHO) at home and 2 quality losses on the road (CLE and SA). They have already lost home court advantage to LA and will really have to struggle to get the 3rd best record in the West.
Hopefully they do not lose anymore home games to weak teams. Denver has already played LA twice. Portland also looks strong.
Lionel King | 11:02 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Whats wrong with Carlos?
He's a LOOZER Baby, So why don't you trade him?
He lied to Wayne Embry and the Cavs!
He has been out for about 25% of his Jazz career. That is big in playoff seeding. If a dtarting PF misses 5-10 games a year, that is at least 3-8 extra losses. That can take you from a 1 to a 6 or 7 seed.
Keep Milsap! He doesn't miss work. He plays hurt and sick, rain or snow or shine. He'll log more minutes in his career. The Genes are there!
He's a LOOZER Baby, So why don't you trade him?
He lied to Wayne Embry and the Cavs!
He has been out for about 25% of his Jazz career. That is big in playoff seeding. If a dtarting PF misses 5-10 games a year, that is at least 3-8 extra losses. That can take you from a 1 to a 6 or 7 seed.
Keep Milsap! He doesn't miss work. He plays hurt and sick, rain or snow or shine. He'll log more minutes in his career. The Genes are there!
B. "basketball" Young | 11:07 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Milsap will be playing oversees in two years,or be an over paid 2ND stringer
Shat | 11:29 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Miles, once again your age shines through.
Memo is the keeper between him and Boozer. Boozer is weak on defense and fouls out out far too often for being this far into his career (and usually does give up the 'and 1'). Memo plays good defense, Millsap tenacious defense. Memo can shoot from outside and really has improved his inside game. Memo carries us through all of Boozer's injuries and played through back and leg pain quite often. We have Kosta now and I think, like Paully, he will improve with minutes (and can play 4 or 5).
Focus on Brewer and Millsap. With CJ playing starter with DW, this team will have a better inside game without Boozer (AK finally went back to getting into the paint and drawing fouls!). He is very timid in the post compared to all the other players (unless he is unguarded).
Memo is the keeper between him and Boozer. Boozer is weak on defense and fouls out out far too often for being this far into his career (and usually does give up the 'and 1'). Memo plays good defense, Millsap tenacious defense. Memo can shoot from outside and really has improved his inside game. Memo carries us through all of Boozer's injuries and played through back and leg pain quite often. We have Kosta now and I think, like Paully, he will improve with minutes (and can play 4 or 5).
Focus on Brewer and Millsap. With CJ playing starter with DW, this team will have a better inside game without Boozer (AK finally went back to getting into the paint and drawing fouls!). He is very timid in the post compared to all the other players (unless he is unguarded).
JImmy Z | 11:32 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Jimmy Z says keep MIllSAP...for sure....this
guys works hard very hard. I love to watch Andrei
and Millaps efforts on both ends of the courts. Brewer
is becoming a great player, but needs to improve
on his outside shot.
guys works hard very hard. I love to watch Andrei
and Millaps efforts on both ends of the courts. Brewer
is becoming a great player, but needs to improve
on his outside shot.
BoOoO | 11:37 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I can't be positive. But it's pretty obvious that Boozer is counting
the hours until he can bail out. We really need to make a move on that before
its too late. Yeah, it would be great to keep him, but his heart is not here.
I really REALLY hope the management wake up and make a move before its too
late.
I know I sound really pessimistic about it. It's just that I'm worried because while the Jazz staff are great at doing the little moves (i.e. Korver/Knight) they are way to passive and apprehensive about making big ones. Last thing we need is too lose an all-star and get nothing in return.
I know I sound really pessimistic about it. It's just that I'm worried because while the Jazz staff are great at doing the little moves (i.e. Korver/Knight) they are way to passive and apprehensive about making big ones. Last thing we need is too lose an all-star and get nothing in return.
bozo | 11:49 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
boozer need to go so sap can blossom
Bob2 | 12:07 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Let's win a Championship and maybe they can both stay. As far as Memo not
being a priority, that's nuts. Deron and Memo on the court at the same time
produces wonderful results. Memo looks like an entirely different player this
season and I think he will be huge. Paul Millsap is a beast and his toughness
and ability to play through pain does more to positively affect forward momentum
than the lack of a few Boozer like points could ever take away.
DONT LET BOOZ OPT OUT! | 12:10 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Are ya stupid? Its obvious he is going to opt out! So trade him at the deadline
when his value is highest. There will be a bidding war for an all-star PF. Get a
quality shot blocking Center and draft picks for him. Don't let him just
get away for nothing! I loved the Boozer for Bogut trade. Lets just get
something outta this guy, don't let him opt out! How about we package
Boozer/Almond/Fesenko/Collins to some team with an up and coming young center
and get their first round pick in next years draft as well.
Millsap, AK, and a Shot blocking Center in the mix with Okur and a developing Koufos...talk about some quality low post defenders and offensive big man.
Then with D-will at the point, and price backing him up. Brewer and Korver at the 2. And CJ at the 3, with AK coming off the bench for a spark at the 3/4 positions...This team could be downright scary.
Millsap, AK, and a Shot blocking Center in the mix with Okur and a developing Koufos...talk about some quality low post defenders and offensive big man.
Then with D-will at the point, and price backing him up. Brewer and Korver at the 2. And CJ at the 3, with AK coming off the bench for a spark at the 3/4 positions...This team could be downright scary.
Boise Bill | 12:13 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Kevin, please send Boozer packing in a sign and trade deal. At least get
something for him. Plus, that would give you a chance to sign Millsap and let
him show his stuff. Watching Millsap block shots and dunk the basketball has
been a nice switch. Boozer still can't block shots or jump more than 4
inches on defense.
I agree with BoOoO | 12:38 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Boozer will not be with the Jazz after this season. We need to trade him so we
get some value.
Consider this:
Boozer is a good 20 and 10 guy. He gets starters minutes and the offense runs through him.
Millsap is a good 20 and 10 guy WHEN he gets starters minutes and WITHOUT any offensive plays for him. And he plays defense.
Consider this:
Boozer is a good 20 and 10 guy. He gets starters minutes and the offense runs through him.
Millsap is a good 20 and 10 guy WHEN he gets starters minutes and WITHOUT any offensive plays for him. And he plays defense.
BY FAR | 2:54 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
my favorite player to watch wearing a Jazz uniform, d will second, then who
knows.
All-Star | 2:56 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Is there time to start writing Milsap in for the all star game.
MJB | 4:34 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
This is great! Every poster, of the 30 or so thus far, ALL agree to keep Milsap
and lose the Booz. If Kevin and Jazz authorities don't trade Booz for
something good, their going to make a lot of loyal fans angry. Isn't that
what sports is all about, pleasing the fans?
PLEASE SIGN MILSAP, BREWER, MEMO and get a quality scorer and do to guy whether it be at center or somewhere else, who can bring dominance like Kobe to our defense. Then the Jazz will be unstoppable.
PLEASE SIGN MILSAP, BREWER, MEMO and get a quality scorer and do to guy whether it be at center or somewhere else, who can bring dominance like Kobe to our defense. Then the Jazz will be unstoppable.
Tommy Hogaard | 4:35 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I like to watch Milsap play ball, old school, blue collar, nothing flashy...
kind of like me.
Milsap is like my old International pickup, dependable, starts everytine and goes all day.
Boozer is more like a Jaguar. Expensive, nice, stylish, but its in the shop a lot and parts are hard to get.
Milsap is like my old International pickup, dependable, starts everytine and goes all day.
Boozer is more like a Jaguar. Expensive, nice, stylish, but its in the shop a lot and parts are hard to get.
Amen | 4:59 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I love seeing all the posts about Millsap. Boozer is a great player and if he
resigned for a small increase I would love to keep him on the team. But you
know some team will give hime a max contract. If it is the Jazz, they will be
financially hamstrung. They will remain a playoff team, but lose their most
valuable role players. So why not trade boozer? Sure Millsap may not be able
to deliver as consistently as a healthy Boozer, but if you get a player that
helps make the team better, the offensive dropoff is not as worrisome.
Sokol | 5:16 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
After following the Jazz since 1978, there are only
four or five players with this kind of hustle or
desire. The first two are named Malone and Stockton,
the second two are Williams and Millsap.
four or five players with this kind of hustle or
desire. The first two are named Malone and Stockton,
the second two are Williams and Millsap.
Please Think People? | 6:33 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
YOU PEOPLE!!! THINK!! Why would anyone trade for Booz? He will be a free agent
and you get him for NOTHING at seasons end when he opts out. Any team would
have to give alot to give equal $$/player value in return.
Gee, let me think--give nothing or a bunch of good players/prospects---hmmmmmm??? That might take you a while to figure out but not me. There will not be trade while we are making a playoff run.
Millsap may not score as much but he also gives up 50% less points than Booz on the defensive end. It may not be as big of disparity between he and Booz as it seems.
I don't think Millsap has the offensive skillset Booz does (few in the league do) but spreading the ball around to other talented offensive players makes us more difficult to defend.
In the playoffs they collapsed on Booz and it was lights out for us last year. We have to have more options than repeatedly going into the post to be smothered by 2-3 players. If AK keeps returning to old form and Brew and CJ's outside shots continue to develop, we may have our answer.
Gee, let me think--give nothing or a bunch of good players/prospects---hmmmmmm??? That might take you a while to figure out but not me. There will not be trade while we are making a playoff run.
Millsap may not score as much but he also gives up 50% less points than Booz on the defensive end. It may not be as big of disparity between he and Booz as it seems.
I don't think Millsap has the offensive skillset Booz does (few in the league do) but spreading the ball around to other talented offensive players makes us more difficult to defend.
In the playoffs they collapsed on Booz and it was lights out for us last year. We have to have more options than repeatedly going into the post to be smothered by 2-3 players. If AK keeps returning to old form and Brew and CJ's outside shots continue to develop, we may have our answer.
More Minutes | 8:15 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
If Memo, Milsap and AK were to get Boozer's minutes they'd flourish
and the upside on defense AND offense would be more than Boozer could do by
himself. Don't get me wrong, we like Boozer and would like to see him stay,
BUT we see the writing on the wall.
Everybody knows we should re-sign Brewer, that's a given. We don't need to say that. However, the wiggle room on the Jazz roster is with Milsap, Memo and Boozer, and we're saying keep the Milkman and the Turk if we have to choose. Oh yeah, keep the lady killer too and only re-sign Harpring if his contract can fit the new salaries. We like aeronautical blue collar yellow jackets.
Everybody knows we should re-sign Brewer, that's a given. We don't need to say that. However, the wiggle room on the Jazz roster is with Milsap, Memo and Boozer, and we're saying keep the Milkman and the Turk if we have to choose. Oh yeah, keep the lady killer too and only re-sign Harpring if his contract can fit the new salaries. We like aeronautical blue collar yellow jackets.
Jumbo Slice | 9:21 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Jazz are a bore. You people need to get a life.
I love Milsap! | 11:58 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Let's get rid of Boozer and give Milsap the big bucks to keep him happy in
Utah. Every one knows Boozer wants to go to Miami....LET HIM GO! Have you ever
see a player more fragile than Boozer? Good grief! The guy is always hurt!
rvalens2 | 12:31 a.m. Nov. 29, 2008
Re: Jumbo Slice
Please get off this blog, posting comments on a blog you're not interested in really BORES real Jazz fans! You obviously have no appreciation for the game.
*****
Re: Please People Think?
Number one reason someone would trade for Boozer before the NBA deadline is his EXPIRING contract.
Any team needing to reduce its payroll is going to to love trading for him.
He may not end up there ... but Miami is where Carlos wants to go. I do believe, however, he will follow the money, just like he did last time.
Please get off this blog, posting comments on a blog you're not interested in really BORES real Jazz fans! You obviously have no appreciation for the game.
*****
Re: Please People Think?
Number one reason someone would trade for Boozer before the NBA deadline is his EXPIRING contract.
Any team needing to reduce its payroll is going to to love trading for him.
He may not end up there ... but Miami is where Carlos wants to go. I do believe, however, he will follow the money, just like he did last time.
james | 10:43 a.m. Nov. 29, 2008
Boozer changes the opposing team's defense with a great midrange shot. He
is also a dominant rebounder, a decent passer and a good guy to have in the
locker room. But his strength is not defnse, shot blocking.
Paul's strengths are very similar, but has a better nose for rebounding, not quite as polished on shooting, but hustles like a young Ben Wallace. It is, however, unrealistic to expect Paul to be a long term, successful NBA starter. He is not big enough to be a starter on a contending team. And, like most other NBA players, there may be a significant drop once he gets his $5-7 million a yr multiyear contract.
regarding Carlos's contract, yeah...I would bet he will opt out. And the Jazz are in a position to offer the most money...but will they? I dont think Miller jr is going to get pulled into a long term max contract. I would bet Booze wil be playing for Miami next yr.
It wont be a complete loss, as the Jazz may have a high draft pick as well as trade bait in their many swing players, CJ, Brewer, ect
Paul's strengths are very similar, but has a better nose for rebounding, not quite as polished on shooting, but hustles like a young Ben Wallace. It is, however, unrealistic to expect Paul to be a long term, successful NBA starter. He is not big enough to be a starter on a contending team. And, like most other NBA players, there may be a significant drop once he gets his $5-7 million a yr multiyear contract.
regarding Carlos's contract, yeah...I would bet he will opt out. And the Jazz are in a position to offer the most money...but will they? I dont think Miller jr is going to get pulled into a long term max contract. I would bet Booze wil be playing for Miami next yr.
It wont be a complete loss, as the Jazz may have a high draft pick as well as trade bait in their many swing players, CJ, Brewer, ect
james | 10:56 a.m. Nov. 29, 2008
continuing the previous post...the Jazz will have a probable lotto pick,
providing the Knicks dont completely tank (now they are a little under .500
ball..and maybe the Jazz could package a CJ with the draft pick...or possible
move up to get a young guy like Blake Griffin, who would fit nicely into a Jazz
front line of Okur, Kosta, Andre and Milsap..
And many people are not counting on Kosta and Fess..Fess is in his second season, and still has great potential...Kosta, with his length, mobility, smarts can be a shot blocker and help anchor the interior defense
add Griffin, if he is half as good as advertised, along with a potentially good kosta, could make the Jazz a much better team
And many people are not counting on Kosta and Fess..Fess is in his second season, and still has great potential...Kosta, with his length, mobility, smarts can be a shot blocker and help anchor the interior defense
add Griffin, if he is half as good as advertised, along with a potentially good kosta, could make the Jazz a much better team
Millstone | 2:52 p.m. Dec. 1, 2008
I think we chould christen Paul Millsap with the nickname "Millstone",
or "The Millstone", because he will eventually grind everyone to dust;
he grinds it out down low; He can handle the daily grind; etc....
Poconohoops | 5:14 a.m. Dec. 2, 2008
Milsap is incredible, and helps keep balance to the team in a league that is
highly talented and increasingly pretentiuos (Marbury...boo-hoo). Yes, it is
entertainment, but it is also skilled sport. And I don't mean
carrying-crossover-palming-travelling thrill "jukes". Guess I'm
old school, and that's what I like about Milsap.
Millsap Maniac | 7:54 p.m. April 29, 2009
This is obvious to me, he should have a blue color name of a man that
consistently delivers. The ultimate Utah Jazz "delivery" was "The
Mailman", Karl Malone. Karl Malone went to Louisiana Tech, so did Millsap.
He plays the same position. I think he should be called Paul "The
Milkman" Millsap!
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MILSAP IS FURTHER ALONG THAN BOOZER WAS AT 23 AND WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW BOOZER DIVE FOR A BALL OR EVEN BLOCK A SHOT??
THE CHOICE IS OBVIOUS.... LET BOOZER OPT OUT/TRADE
KEEP MILSAP!