I have a lot to report on today since a lot has gone on in the Jazz and NBA world.
First, Dee Brown is off to Turkey to play with a team there. He talks about it on his blog. I for one wish him well and look forward to seeing him back in the NBA at some point in the future. Hopefully he'll get a chance to talk to Mehmet about Turkey sometime before he leaves, which is Wednesday.
Now, in the latest in the Jazz Drama Department, Deron Williams has publicly spoken out against Andrei Kirilenko, and more specifically, his work ethic (or lack thereof). Perhaps the most telling quote from the interview (given to 1320 KFAN), a summary of which can be found here, is the following: "If he's [AK] coming off a screen on one side and Matt [Harpring] is coming off a screen on one side, who do you think you're going to pass to?"
"You think you're going to pass to the guy you see working every day in the gym or are you going to pass to the guy who never works on his shot but yet wants to shoot 'em every time?"
Not that the situation was good anyway, but to be honest, I hope that everyone in the Jazz organization can keep their mouths shut at least until training camp opens on Oct. 2.
I think that if AK really wants to be traded, the Jazz need to get the best deal possible. Granted, with his big contract, that could be difficult. I think AK is being ridiculous in placing all the blame on coach Sloan. Sloan is not the reason AK had an off year. AK had an All-star year under Sloan. The fact of the matter is, the Jazz have upgraded their roster the past few years as they have brought in Boozer, Okur, and Williams. The Jazz simply don't need AK to score many points. If AK would just focus on helping the team as best he can, there certainly wouldn't be any problem.
The last piece of news is that Jazzbots.com has officially launched. It features blogs by Jazz fans as selected by the Jazz organization. I wanted to be a part of it, but my essay wasn't good enough to even get me an interview. But I'm not too bitter about it. Right now only the very first post by each of the authors is available. Since the season has yet to begin, there's nothing too exciting yet, but once the season kicks off, it should be fun to read. That's all the news I have for now. In the coming days I plan to comment on possible AK trade scenarios as well as any other news that happens.
Finally, thanks for the comments Renton and Diana. It's good to know at least a few people have found their way here. By the way Renton, are you up for some ANTW fantasy basketball? I am.
2 comments:
When you know people read your blog, it inspires to keep on writing. So thanks for the comment on my blog too.
I don't think I'm in the fantasy thing this season. ATNW will be gone in a couple of weeks, and there were 2 last season. The one I participated in, wasn't very active anyway.
About the Jazz: Deron sure had some balls to say that about Andrei. Don't get me wrong, it's good that he said it, but I really have mixed feelings about AK-47 now. The trade scenario I suggested in your other blog? Forget about it!
I love that Deron Williams spoke up, it's about time that someone from the Jazz did. I've always liked AK but seriously is this really the way to handle things?
I agree with you the Jazz are moving in a different direction and AK will never be the center of their offense again. I really hope that he can play well and we keep him if not I don't mind the idea of Shawn Marion on the Jazz.
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