Comments about ‘Utah Jazz inspired by owner's ordeal’

Okay, I guess I'm a sap because something about this story had me fighting tears.... as soon as I read the part about 'what's with the long faces'. I can only imagine how difficult that visit was for LM, as well as for the players... honestly, I would venture a guess that Harping was right, Miller probably didn't want the team to see him that way, and the players were probably really struggling, wanting to visit and support him, but dreading a sad, awkward situation. Sounds as if it was positive for everyone though, so I'm glad the team made the visit. Whether you like Miller as a person or not.... or if you are of the belief that this situation is his own doing.... it doesn't matter, it's a lousy, sad situation and I add my prayers and best wishes along with many others who I know are doing the same.

I'm sure Larry Miller has his pride and doesn't want anyone to feel sorry for him. I'm very confident he would only want each individual to learn from what he has experienced without expereincing it.

No matter who he has become, in the world, he is still a living human being like all of us and our prayers are important to him and any others we choose to include in them. Will we be inspired to make the right choices?

Man, to find out he has cheated death 5 times, that is quite the miracle! But, he is a fighter and has always fought for the right, that right now is the will to live. And live he will, as Larry is planning his next move. Actually he is probably planning four moves ahead, like he always has been: how to get the bed off his back, how to get those new legs and feet on, how to get them going so he can get out to see his dear family and friends and Jazz again! Go gettum' Larry, we love and need you.

That's quite something to cheat death five times. That's a lot of miracles! But Larry is a fighter and has always fought for the right, and the right now is to get his health back. He will do it and is figuring out his next move. Actually he is figuring out his next four moves, like he always is: how to get the bed off his back, how to adapt to his new legs and feet, how to get out and see his family and friends, and the Jazz!! Go gettum' Larry, we need you and love you for how you have helped us all be better people. God Bless.

I received this email from my son. My son advised me to encourage his Dad to read it. I hope it gives my husband, his Dad the courage to do the right thing. He has type II diabetes. Larry lives a life of someone who is strong and is someone who a lot of people could learn from. He is strength! What a role model for all generations to respect. God bless him.

They didn't look too inspired last night....sigh

God Bless you, Larry and may you make progress with your rehab. You have a long life ahead of you and many more things that you need to do, as a father, husband and for the community. My prayers are with you.

They must be inspired in other areas than the basketball court. They havn't even been close to winning a game since the operation became public.

Larry H. sold me my first car. (Used) and it ran for another 100,000 miles. Hopefully Larry can go as far on his new legs.

GOOD LUCK TO THE MILLER FAMILY from a Utah Jazz fan.

Thanks Larry for all you've done to represent Utah, Mormons and the Utah Jazz. Anyone who is a true Jazz fan, appreciates what you've done for the Jazz, and especially the community. Good luck and our prayers will continue to be with you!

I bet Boozer didn't go visit Larry...he's too worried about making a raise...without working for it.

The Boozer comment was uncalled for, and I would bet Larry Miller would say the same.

Sincere condolences to the Miller family and to Larry. Medicine has never treated type II diabetes properly, otherwise people wouldn't be losing their feet from this disease and cases of this wouldn't steadily be on the rise since the dawn of epidemiology. I know too many who have suffered through the same agonizing poor course of care.

Dear simple,

If only you knew how far reaching and difficult it is to treat diabetes. It can have various effects in the body and can come from various sources.

The rise in diabetes that you talk about has also come with the overwhelming rise in morbid obesity in this nation. Coincidence? I think not.

I work in the healthcare field, specifically with diabetics, and it is not all that easy to treat. Shame on you for thinking that it is such an easy thing to treat and that us healthcare professionals don't care, or don't treat it "properly". You really don't know what you are talking about.

How would you have us treat it, huh? By giving everyone a new pancreas? Apparently you don't know all that much about organ transplants, as a new pancreas is the only possible way to "cure" diabetes.

To get this discussion back on track, I have to say to Larry that I hope he gets well soon, and that the best outcome possible is what happens.

Good luck.

Yes, Brett C. is correct. It is incredibly difficult to treat diabetes. I know 2 people with the disease and each has different problems. Neither is obese, although that is the primary reason the U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in diabetes.

My friend is very careful in terms of diet and monitoring insuliin levels. Unfortunately, his genetics work against him. He is latino (latinos have a much higher rate of diabetes than caucasians, asians or blacks) and his brother is also diabetic.

My sister-in-law is, unfortunately, in the end stages of the disease. She's already lost several toes, had a kidney replaced and now has heart problems.

Who knows how many months or years Larry has left. He saved the Jazz franchise after buying the team from Battistone and has allowed us fans to enjoy winning teams for a long, long time.

Best wishes to him and his family

I worked for Larry Miller at his Dodge dealership in peoria Az for over 6 yrs and one day he came in to introduse himself and his wife.This man was one of the kindest and most cordial people i have met.My own sorrow and my deepest condolences to his family.