Holladay Ute

We’re on the same page in terms of our distaste for tanking. Totally agree w/ there. You have to be very careful to not build a loser culture. It worked out for OKC and Houston though! So while I hate tanking (and what it stands for), I genuinely think it’s our best chance right now to try and get an MVP-caliber player that could take us back…[Read more]

Also, I think the Jazz have sold out like 300+ games in a row? They ranked above average in attendance last year despite being the worst team. I’m a season ticket holder and they raised my prices. They can’t do that if they’re struggling to fill the seats. The following is clearly still very strong. This obviously is likely to change as the…[Read more]

Also, I think the Jazz have sold out like 300+ games in a row? They ranked above average in attendance last year despite being the worst team. I’m a season ticket holder and they raised my prices. They can’t do that if they’re struggling to fill the seats. The following is clearly still very strong. This obviously is likely to change as the…[Read more]

What do you think the odds are of drafting a Hall of Famer at #16? And what do you think the odds are of drafting a two-time MVP at #13? And then what do you think the odds are of drafting a Hall of Famer at #16 in one year and then drafting a two-time MVP at #13 in the very next year? Seriously, tell me what you think it is.

This might help.…[Read more]

You can look at the list of #1 picks in the last 10-15 years. Sure, there’s one or two that were big busts, but the vast majority of them were very good NBA players for multiple years (and many of them were all-stars). I’ll admit I don’t know the actual stats, but I’m sure you wouldn’t dispute that a higher draft pick correlates w/ a better NBA…[Read more]

I totally agree. But think about the implications of the draft being rigged. If they were caught doing that, there would be such massive lawsuits from all the small market teams, not to mention a huge proportion of the fan base would immediately boycott the product and never watch again (including me). There’s a ton of downside for them rigging…[Read more]

I 100% think it was the right decision to tank last year. Even with the lower odds of winning the lottery, it’s still the best chance the Jazz have to win a title. If you want the best chance to make the playoffs and flame out in the second round, then you should definitely do what the Jazz have done for the past 25-30 years since Stockton and…[Read more]

This is awesome. Is anybody else having fun watching Sanders continue to slide? Even more hilarious after all the criticism for prematurely retiring his jersey.

He can score, although I wish he’d have been a little more efficient from the field (45% FG and 30% 3PT). Really like the 75% FT shooting and the fact that he improved shooting efficiency across each level from freshman to sophomore year. A little turnover prone though (3+ per game). Looks like a very good defender. A great addition to the…[Read more]

I love it. We need more fans like that guy.

If we gave up the lead to a team like Florida (which TT just did), it’s more understandable. Against a below average team (they weren’t even a 0.500 team) in a below average conference (the Big East didn’t even have a Sweet 16 team)?!

I didn’t pay enough attention to Dawes’ defense throughout the year, but I agree w/ your assessment on his defense in the Butler game today. It lacked focus and intensity (i.e. effort). It seems like he’s athletic enough and has the body to be a great defender and a monster rebounder, right?

Miro Little was horrible. Example from today: We had a solid double-digit lead. Butler starts to make a run and gains some momentum. I think they cut the lead to mid/high single-digits. We are inbounding the ball from the sideline. They pressure our inbound. And he makes zero effort to get open. Instead, he tries to body up against a bigger…[Read more]

I am so done w/ this team. I hope I can forget all the low quality basketball I watched this year. I’m so excited for Alex Jensen to clean house and get us back to gritty fundamental basketball. Good riddance to the lack of fundamentals, the inconsistency, the complete absence of grit, the constant underachieving, losing to teams we should…[Read more]

Teams that rely heavily on the 3 + don’t play consistent defense = the most likely upsets in March Madness. I’ve watched many of their teams rely on this formula only to make an early exit in March. Hopefully, this year is no different.

Teams that rely heavily on the 3 + don’t play consistent defense = the most likely upsets in March Madness. I’ve watched many of their teams rely on this formula only to make an early exit in March. Hopefully, this year is no different.

I rest my case. How is Demin still considered even a first round pick? He is terrible! 6 points on 2-9 shooting w/ 4 assists and 5 turnovers. When it’s crunch time and the pressure is on, they play Hall (Mark Pope’s guy) over Demin! Kevin Young has not helped to develop Demin. Against good opponents, Demin has looked like a deer in…[Read more]

On your second point, I’ll definitely tip my cap. It’s been a very impressive season for sure and they deserve the praise they’re getting right now, particularly for what they’ve done in the last month. Although, I do think the B12 is weaker this year (relative to what it has been in the past and relative to, say, the SEC this year). I mean, a…[Read more]

I don’t think I really criticized them as much as I just stated a couple of facts to remind everyone about: 1) They are 5-5 against Utah in the last ten games. 2) Draft stock for Demin and Catchings has fallen, not risen, since they landed in Provo.

I agree w/ you on everything else you said.

I don’t think I really criticized them as much as I just stated a couple of facts to remind everyone about: 1) They are 5-5 against Utah in the last ten games. 2) Draft stock for Demin and Catchings has fallen, not risen, since they landed in Provo.

I agree w/ you on everything else you said.