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Utah Jazz: Boozer responds
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ANON. | 6:23 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Obviously your a Jazzman? A jazz man wouldnt still be sitting out, look at
Milsap. You gonna be riding the pine buddy.
Makes sense to me | 6:34 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
I know the feelings for Boozer are somewhat polarized. I have been following
the Jazz for 25 years now. This is a great squad(if everyone gets healthy and
they get their confidence back). I would love to see Boozer stay and see this
squad get better and better.
Obviously, opting out is the smart thing to do. Who wouldn't do that!?! He can definitely resign with the Jazz if it makes sense for both parties. I don't know financially how they do that and bring the other crucial pieces back(i.e. Okur, Korver, and especially Millsap the man), but I hope they find a way to do it. Will be tough......but I will watch with great anticipation.
Obviously, opting out is the smart thing to do. Who wouldn't do that!?! He can definitely resign with the Jazz if it makes sense for both parties. I don't know financially how they do that and bring the other crucial pieces back(i.e. Okur, Korver, and especially Millsap the man), but I hope they find a way to do it. Will be tough......but I will watch with great anticipation.
bob marley | 6:44 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
trade him to new york for david lee or to detroit for jason maxiell. millsap is
the future. -roll one for the jazz-
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concerned fan | 6:45 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
the Jazz need Boozer, before he was injured, the Jazz were on top 3 or 4 in the
west, now were in the bottom, I think not even on the eight spot in the
west..the Jazz were 8-7 without Boozer, so it really affects the team as a
whole, I admired Millsap for his performance when Boozer was out.. the way I see
it when D-Will was out, the Jazz were just fine, but not when Boozer was
out..the Jazz need D-Will also, he is great player, but not when he is playing
in pain, he is not 100%, he should be in the injured list, i'm talking here
long term plan at least to make the playoffs, if D-Will decides to just rest his
ankle and sit a few games, i'm sure he can comeback 100% healthy at least
for the 2nd half of the season
Just | 6:42 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
GET RID OF HIM!
Hope he stays | 6:45 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
I do think Boozer is an integral piece for this team. This team really has a
solid roster. It would be great to keep this squad for a while. I realize that
will be tough to do, but I hope they find a way. Someone may have to go, but I
am not sure Boozer is that guy.......(I realize it will be costly to keep
him).
I agree his defense is a bit soft, but it has definitely been better this year. And his offense is tough to replace. Too bad he got hurt so we haven't been able to see the continued improvement. When this team is healthy they really can be dangerous!
I agree his defense is a bit soft, but it has definitely been better this year. And his offense is tough to replace. Too bad he got hurt so we haven't been able to see the continued improvement. When this team is healthy they really can be dangerous!
GoodGuyGary | 6:55 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
His talk sounds so familiar...wait, didn't he talk about the same things a
few years back in Cleveland?
On The Fence | 7:01 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Booz is so wishy washy he needs to step it up and be a franchise player,
whenever he starts talking about how he is so committed to Utah he never makes
it seem like he loves it here. Either he's in or he's out and right
now he is leaning the wrong way.
Grain of Salt | 7:05 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
At the end of the day, the Jazz need to do what's best for the team, and I
just don't see how they can afford to sign him to more years while still
being able to sign Okur and Millsap. And it's best to trade him and get
something in return rather than losing him to free agency at the end of the
season.
On another note, Cleveland was under the impression that Boozer wanted to stay with them too. I know Deron want's him to stay and may think that his opinion pulls some weight with Booz, but Lebron thought the same thing.
And do we really want to sign Boozer to a long term contract anyway? If my memory serves me, he's played around half of the games that he's been contracted to play with the Jazz. He sat on the bench a lot those first few years and is at it again. I'm just not sure he's worth the money since he's injured so much and sometimes fails to make an effort at defense.
On another note, Cleveland was under the impression that Boozer wanted to stay with them too. I know Deron want's him to stay and may think that his opinion pulls some weight with Booz, but Lebron thought the same thing.
And do we really want to sign Boozer to a long term contract anyway? If my memory serves me, he's played around half of the games that he's been contracted to play with the Jazz. He sat on the bench a lot those first few years and is at it again. I'm just not sure he's worth the money since he's injured so much and sometimes fails to make an effort at defense.
what? | 7:05 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
If I were the Jazz, I would trade BOozer in a heartbeat for several draft picks.
Boozer is a great athlete, but I think the Jazz can do better with someone
else. 12 million dollars this year, and he wants a raise? Wow!?
Re What? | 7:18 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Sucked in by a hack. Sheridan adds his own twist to an iterview with Carlos and
you take it for gospel truth. You don't hear real well. Boozer just told
the Salt Lake Tribune that he didn't say that at all.
GMan | 7:34 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
I have been watching the jazz for over 20 years I dont believe it matters one
way or the other if we keep Boozer or not, this team as the ones in the past do
not know what it takes as a TEAM ! like the celtics,lakers, bulls,etc to put
there differences aside and win a championship. So ship boozer to another team
and move on and hope one day the jazz as a TEAM! can win a championship in this
century.
Anonymous | 8:42 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Boozer wants a raise for what. He sits out of games hurt because the wimps hurt
more than he plays.
Idahoan | 8:49 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
There is no TEAM in "I'm opting out. No matter what, I'm going to
get a raise regardless." This country is in deep economic trouble and this
guy says this???
We Jazz fans have had great players in the past and great players now who play through injury. Your gonna make 12 Million and you think your better to opt out??
Ask the 2 million that have lost their jobs in the last 6 months what they think of this guy. I I I I I I I ... no I in Team Carlos.
We Jazz fans have had great players in the past and great players now who play through injury. Your gonna make 12 Million and you think your better to opt out??
Ask the 2 million that have lost their jobs in the last 6 months what they think of this guy. I I I I I I I ... no I in Team Carlos.
RE: GMan | 8:51 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Hahahaha did I just read that correctly? Did you just put the Chicago Bulls in
the same sentence as Boston and L.A. as far as title contenders? So I'm
assuming you haven't watched basketball in about 10 years? Oh man thank
you, I needed a good laugh.
go jazz | 9:04 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
I love boozer. I believe this story more than the story from the national
reporter Sheridan. That is how espn works. They want to make a stir. I hope
the jazz can keep all the pieces in place and within the next couple years I can
see them bringing home a championship.
Give Boozer a break. He is the only one that knows his body. As long as he is back for the playoffs that is when we really need him. Lets play ball and get all of this behind us.
Go jazz.
Give Boozer a break. He is the only one that knows his body. As long as he is back for the playoffs that is when we really need him. Lets play ball and get all of this behind us.
Go jazz.
Reality | 9:08 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Boozer has never been a great player. His defense has always been suspect.
Yes, he has had good offensive numbers, but at what defensive cost?
Boozer is a very poor "pressure" player. When the going gets tough, he gets lost. He did NOTHING for the Jazz in the last playoffs. He was MIA.
Boozer is injury prone. He has missed a lot of games due to injuries and he tends to take VERY long to heal.
Boozer appears to be more concerned with not bruising his precious body and making a ton of money. Yes, he claims it's just "business", but his attitude seems to be to play as little as possible and take as few risks as possible and earn as much money as possible.
Philosophically speaking, Boozer's about the direct opposite of what John Stockton and Karl Malone stood for.
Do we really want a player such as that on a Jazz team? Let's be real here.
Boozer is a very poor "pressure" player. When the going gets tough, he gets lost. He did NOTHING for the Jazz in the last playoffs. He was MIA.
Boozer is injury prone. He has missed a lot of games due to injuries and he tends to take VERY long to heal.
Boozer appears to be more concerned with not bruising his precious body and making a ton of money. Yes, he claims it's just "business", but his attitude seems to be to play as little as possible and take as few risks as possible and earn as much money as possible.
Philosophically speaking, Boozer's about the direct opposite of what John Stockton and Karl Malone stood for.
Do we really want a player such as that on a Jazz team? Let's be real here.
I hate Boozer | 9:18 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
You love him, I hate him. He's a freeloader, doing only what's in his
best interest without giving the kind of effort we've come to love and
respect in a Utah Jazz player. All that's happened here, the only thing
worthy of being classified as "news" is that he opened his mouth and
telegraphed his true intentions. Trust me, they don't include Utah in his
future because he thinks he's so valuable. Well maybe, but let it be some
other team.
He's expendable | 9:39 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
I'd prefer the Jazz invest in Millsap than Boozer. In fact, I say they
start working on a trade to get some value out of Boozer before he's gone.
The best team possible | 10:06 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
The Jazz are best with Boozer. Sorry, the record shows it and on-the-court play
shows it. Better, depth, better go-to guy, better spacing on the floor - just
better. He is hurt. The Jazz believe he is hurt. Financially it makes all the
sense in the world to PLAY, not sit. Those who talk don't know, including
all of us. The Jazz know more and know basketball better than a bunch of people
leaving message on a TBuck story.
BT | 10:10 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Boozer ought to stop talking (digging), he obviously said what he said, and it
will be fruitless for him to try to say otherwise. Boozer is the kind of PF the
Jazz need, but he obviously doesn't want to be in Salt Lake, and somewhere
along the road, the Jazz ought to accommodate him, or at least, get the most
value that might be possible in a trade.
I like Millsap, but he is a tweener, not built for the long haul at the PF position. In time, he will break down. Personally, in a couple of years, I'd like to see the Jazz pursue Chris Bosh and take their lumps in between by not having Boozer.
I like Millsap, but he is a tweener, not built for the long haul at the PF position. In time, he will break down. Personally, in a couple of years, I'd like to see the Jazz pursue Chris Bosh and take their lumps in between by not having Boozer.
Lukewarm fan | 10:24 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Boozer has been an asset for the team.
However, he has been a liability as well- way too much injured time away from playing. He has never tried to become part of the Utah community, just hired help who goes home as often as possible. Waiting for some other employer to give him a better (for him) deal.
He (correctly) sees this as a business and thinks he is worth more, and can legally seek a higher bidder.
Good luck. If sports teams are in any better financial shape than the rest of the country and able to pay people millions of dollars to throw balls through nets, he may get more.
I just hope it is from some other team. Jerry has lots of eager, talented youngsters and they deserve raises much more than Boozer.
He's not a bad guy or anything, just out of step with the Utah work ethic and emphasis on team rather than selfishness. Sorta like Karl Malone before he got that greedy agent and bailed out for the disappointing end to an otherwise stellar career. Karl (almost) never let injuries stop him from playing for the team.
However, he has been a liability as well- way too much injured time away from playing. He has never tried to become part of the Utah community, just hired help who goes home as often as possible. Waiting for some other employer to give him a better (for him) deal.
He (correctly) sees this as a business and thinks he is worth more, and can legally seek a higher bidder.
Good luck. If sports teams are in any better financial shape than the rest of the country and able to pay people millions of dollars to throw balls through nets, he may get more.
I just hope it is from some other team. Jerry has lots of eager, talented youngsters and they deserve raises much more than Boozer.
He's not a bad guy or anything, just out of step with the Utah work ethic and emphasis on team rather than selfishness. Sorta like Karl Malone before he got that greedy agent and bailed out for the disappointing end to an otherwise stellar career. Karl (almost) never let injuries stop him from playing for the team.
Jimmy Z Says | 10:32 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Get rid of Boozer the Loozer, this guys is a slouch.
He is money driven, look at the cars he drives.The
houses he buys. I say good bye Boozer, does everyone
remember the playoffs last year he was terrible. He
had one good game against the Rockets big deal.
Sloan needs to hang it up also, let Phil J finish the
season and then lets get new blood on the team.
He is money driven, look at the cars he drives.The
houses he buys. I say good bye Boozer, does everyone
remember the playoffs last year he was terrible. He
had one good game against the Rockets big deal.
Sloan needs to hang it up also, let Phil J finish the
season and then lets get new blood on the team.
Poor Taste | 11:15 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Regardless of what you think of Boozer it is in VERY poor taste to discuss
contract or money issues while you are SITTING OUT with an injury!!!
That does not speak well for his integrity or lack thereof.
BT: I would love to have Chris Bosh! I second that! I think all he needs is a good coach and good team around him and he would shine on a nightly basis.
That does not speak well for his integrity or lack thereof.
BT: I would love to have Chris Bosh! I second that! I think all he needs is a good coach and good team around him and he would shine on a nightly basis.
Disappointed | 11:13 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Get rid of him. There is no silver lining. Everyone knew his true intentions
right after we signed him.
But now we are suprised?
Boozer is about Boozer , and I love how he thinks we all understand. Well Boozer I do not understand to tell you the truth. Life is not about always putting yourself first. I think you are a selfish out of touch person. You did not plan on this happening but it just kind of did? No its called you being selfish and self centered, you have to come first. So sad for the rest of the guys on the team.
You know, Memo and others are coming up for the same thing. Yet nobody else is talking... One thing I have found funny is his injury has always been listed by the team as day to day. Meaning that this is all on Boozer. Its his decision to play and he chooses not to.
But now we are suprised?
Boozer is about Boozer , and I love how he thinks we all understand. Well Boozer I do not understand to tell you the truth. Life is not about always putting yourself first. I think you are a selfish out of touch person. You did not plan on this happening but it just kind of did? No its called you being selfish and self centered, you have to come first. So sad for the rest of the guys on the team.
You know, Memo and others are coming up for the same thing. Yet nobody else is talking... One thing I have found funny is his injury has always been listed by the team as day to day. Meaning that this is all on Boozer. Its his decision to play and he chooses not to.
The NIT | 11:45 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
Goodbye Boozer - I'll take Milsap in a heartbeat over you - he has talent,
heart - and a commodity you obviously don't understand - CLASS!
Does not matter | 11:49 p.m. Dec. 18, 2008
if Boozer opts out or not. If he does the Jazz have money to go and get another
player at PF who may be a better defender. Combined with Millsap the Jazz will
be just about as good on offense and maybe slightly better on defense.
The only thing that matters is that Boozer gets healthy and plays well this season. He is exactly right when he says he would be an idiot for not negotiating to see what his market worth is.
Boozer has about 6 more years to rake in the bucks and then his career is over.
His comments are not tacky. Le Bron James running around flirting other teams is tacky. On the other hand James can do not wrong so it is okay.
I do not understand why Jazz fans think Boozer is supposed to be loyal to them. Especially after all of the garbage they give him. Why not go where you might be appreciated and get a raise? It is a business on both sides. That is why there is a salary cap and it is musical chairs for the best players.
Utah will get someone else and build around DWill.
The only thing that matters is that Boozer gets healthy and plays well this season. He is exactly right when he says he would be an idiot for not negotiating to see what his market worth is.
Boozer has about 6 more years to rake in the bucks and then his career is over.
His comments are not tacky. Le Bron James running around flirting other teams is tacky. On the other hand James can do not wrong so it is okay.
I do not understand why Jazz fans think Boozer is supposed to be loyal to them. Especially after all of the garbage they give him. Why not go where you might be appreciated and get a raise? It is a business on both sides. That is why there is a salary cap and it is musical chairs for the best players.
Utah will get someone else and build around DWill.
Roller Mills | 12:07 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Boozer, in opting out, which he is certain to do, is making the right decision
for himself and his family.
Some athletes, Tim Duncan and a few others, have put self interest aside for the good of the team, to win a championship for the team, themselves and their fans.
Carlos will probably never win a championship, but he will be a very rich man and his family will be well taken care of.
Some athletes, Tim Duncan and a few others, have put self interest aside for the good of the team, to win a championship for the team, themselves and their fans.
Carlos will probably never win a championship, but he will be a very rich man and his family will be well taken care of.
Jazz | 12:22 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Boozer wait a minute you still owe tha jazz 2 1/2 years out of six. Give the
Jazz back their mney you are not worth it.
Trade Boozer | 12:42 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
"I agree his defense is a bit soft, but it has definitely been better this
year. And his offense is tough to replace."
How is his offense tough to replace when you consider that Millsap is averaging about 17 points and 10 rebs as a starter. Boozer is replaceable specially since Millsap will be a cheaper investment, he's a hustler, and not injury prone.
I say trade Boozer while we can and bring in a inside presence and someone that can play some D.
How is his offense tough to replace when you consider that Millsap is averaging about 17 points and 10 rebs as a starter. Boozer is replaceable specially since Millsap will be a cheaper investment, he's a hustler, and not injury prone.
I say trade Boozer while we can and bring in a inside presence and someone that can play some D.
kanaka818 | 12:58 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Re: Does not matter
The fans have given Boozer garbage??? What has he given us???
I love him when he's playing, but most of the time he's not playing. Sort of like former BYU Cougar, now UCLA Bruin Ben Olson. Usually injured and not available.
The fans have given Boozer garbage??? What has he given us???
I love him when he's playing, but most of the time he's not playing. Sort of like former BYU Cougar, now UCLA Bruin Ben Olson. Usually injured and not available.
Lorz B. | 6:09 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
I don't care if Boozer opts out of his contract. It's a greedy game
and he'll get his. But he is so gone. I would rather watch Millsap play
anyway. He never coasts on either end of the court. If the Jazz are smart they
will unload Boozer and his fat over-priced contract and get a good backup for
Millsap.
Loozer | 6:29 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Do not vote Boozer the Loozer as an All Star this year!!!!
Monty Montana | 7:13 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
He gives you a bucket at one end of the court and runs down the floor and gives
you another at that end of the court! Lets get together and help him pack!
Show Me the Money | 7:10 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
"I have to take care of my family." Oh, yea, I forgot, $12.66
MILLION!!!! for one year, does a pretty good job of taking care of the family.
Who is to fault? Carlos for wanting more if there is more that will come from
fans paying big bucks? Yep on Carlos and yep on the fans!
It's a game, and a business, and a profession. If the market says sell out, then sell out. Carlos Boozer isn't your best friend. He's a basketball professional with business and money on his mind. Only a few of the men in the NBA are even minutely concerned with the "fans" they play for. Get real, it is a business, and businesses are almost always all about making money, along with the employees who work for them.
If somebody offered you more than $12 million a year you're lieing if you say you wouldn't take the offer. It's all about the money, and of course, "taking care of the family."
It's a game, and a business, and a profession. If the market says sell out, then sell out. Carlos Boozer isn't your best friend. He's a basketball professional with business and money on his mind. Only a few of the men in the NBA are even minutely concerned with the "fans" they play for. Get real, it is a business, and businesses are almost always all about making money, along with the employees who work for them.
If somebody offered you more than $12 million a year you're lieing if you say you wouldn't take the offer. It's all about the money, and of course, "taking care of the family."
Anonymous | 7:20 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
I would sooner watch AK play any day because of his defense. Offense is where
the glory is but defense wins games!
AGE | 7:19 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
I guess:
1. If he was not important to the Jazz, there would not be so many comments made.
2. The choice is not: Boozer vs. Millsap, but really "Boozer at what price" versus "Millsap at what price"?
3. Opting out is not the same as leaving but if you want to upset Larry Miller, this is as good a way as any...
1. If he was not important to the Jazz, there would not be so many comments made.
2. The choice is not: Boozer vs. Millsap, but really "Boozer at what price" versus "Millsap at what price"?
3. Opting out is not the same as leaving but if you want to upset Larry Miller, this is as good a way as any...
Millsap | 7:45 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
What's sad is that Millsap is making a paltry (comparatively speaking)6
figures busting his butt while the Matador (who changes his nickname to The
Ghost during the playoffs) sits on the bench with a sore knee talking about a
raise to his already exorbitant 8 figure salary.
A smart person, which Boozer is not, would keep his mouth shut about future contract options-even though opting out is obviously the best thing to do. You just don't casually announce that to espn while you're milking an injury and your team is struggling to stay afloat.
A smart person, which Boozer is not, would keep his mouth shut about future contract options-even though opting out is obviously the best thing to do. You just don't casually announce that to espn while you're milking an injury and your team is struggling to stay afloat.
The Jazz are better wth Boozer.. | 8:01 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
because he can play with his back to the basket and Paul Millsap can't.
Boozer backs his man down, commands a double team, then kicks it out to an open
shooter. If the opponent doesn't double team Carlos, he just puts it in
himself or draws a foul. If we want Korver and Memo to start being effective
from outside again, the Jazz must have someone (Boozer) who can play with his
back to the basket.
bill | 8:02 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
8-4 with boozer 8-7 without??
enough said!
enough said!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE | 8:20 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
PLEASE get rid of this loser named Boozer Jazz Management. I would rather be the
7 seed without Boozer going in to the playoffs, than I would be the 2 seed with
him. Millsap is not the player that Boozer is offensively, but I would rather go
into battle with him any day. I DO NOT TRUST CARLOS BOOZER!!!
HEY BOOZER | 8:24 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
WE DON'T WANT YOU BACK!!!! GET OUT OF TOWN NOW BEFORE WE RUN YOU OUT!!!
No Story | 8:30 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
The whole opt out thing is a NO STORY. Everyone familiar with the NBA knows he
is going to opt out. If I were him, I would opt out. He has the chance to be
secure for 6 years, instead of just 1. He probably will get more money too.
Any of you out there that say they wouldn't opt out are LYING. He's
doing the smart thing for him...and don't kid yourself into thinking that
any other NBA player is a team first kind of person because they are all in it
for the money and then the team. Boozer is no exception, so i'm not sure
why this is getting so much run.
Anonymous | 8:34 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Considering the Jazz have only gotten about two years worth of work out of four
years of contract from Boozer, maybe they should let him go. I've never
seen a guy milk the injury thing like Boozer does. For what the Jazz are paying
him, they could buy two pretty good guys to take his place. I like Millsap
better anyway. Millsap is a keeper.
Dan | 8:33 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Yeah, if I should up to work 65% of the time and disappeared in crunch time
(play-offs), I would expect a BIG raise to.
Obviously incredulous | 8:38 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
I can't believe I read a comment on here that said Boozer's D was
better than it was last year! He fouls more now than he ever did due to
obviously lazy feet & obviously slow hands...thus the akward behind the head
jumper he has to use! It's obvious this jazz-man has his bags packed &
He's obviously ready to roll on outta SLC & go to greener
pastures...likely Miami or Dallas or LA...Cuban would pay him, Riley loves him
& Jackson's triangle O would use Booze well in place of Odom. Imagine
a lineup of Boozer, Gasol, Bynum, Bryant & any point guard you can
imagine...rebound central off Kobe's rare misses....and I HATE THE LAKERS!
guh! Thanks Booze for the lousy Christmas gift! Obviously you don't have a
loyal bone in your alaskan born, tattooed to graffitti-like freakshow body.
TRADE THIS TRAITOR BEFORE HE ENDS UP COSTING US ANOTHER PLAYOFF SERIES WHEN HE
RUNS & HIDES FROM COMPETITION....Obviously like LAST YEAR!
SK | 8:39 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Now the Jazz and their fans know what it is like to be "Bamboozered"
The only allegiance this guy has got is to who pays him the most green..
Trade idea's | 8:39 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
Boozer and Harpering to Portland for Oden and Lafranze(expiring contract)...
Boozer to Houstan for Battier and Scolia... Boozer and someone to Chicago for
Gooden, Gordan both expiring contracts and Noah.
The better keep him | 8:42 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
The Jazz need Boozer. He is one of the best power forwards in the league. I love
Millsap and want to see him stay as well but Boozer is more important. He is
better at creating his own offense and adds so much depth. Getting rid of Booz
is a ridiculous idea because who is going to come in and take his spot? Millsap
can step up and do a good job but who will back up Millsap? There isn't
anyone you can bring in that will give you as good of a PF combination as Boozer
and Millsap? There isn't one. You need them both. The only problem with the
Jazz this year is that they have had atleast 2 or 3 players each game on the
injury list. They haven't played one game with a full roster and they are
still in the playoff hunt. I know it is early and it doesn't mean much
cause we aren't even 1/3 of the way through the season but they are still a
good team that can win games. Just think of what they could do IF they had a
full team.
Anonymous | 8:44 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
When Boozer came to the team I really wasn't too happy but my son convinced
me that he is a really good player. Now several years later, I wonder when is
he a pretty good player. I can sit on the bench and grin; but the doesn't
make me a pretty good basketball player. I don't know what is wrong with
his leg; but golly how long does it take to heal it?? I would think he should be
feeling pretty darn guilty if he had a conscience; which I don't believe he
has. Most ball players will play when they are just a LITTLE bit hurt and I
think that Boozer is just a little bit hurt. Come on, Booz, get out there on
the floor and earn your money. A fant from Evanston Wy
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Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer (5) shows some frustration with fouls late in the fourth quarter as the Utah Jazz host the Portland Trailblazers at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City.
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