On Game Minutes and Player Development

One of the more interesting arguments among Jazz fans and commentators is about the role game minutes play in the development of young players.  This issue could (and really has) have thousands of words written about it supported by mountains of data, only to come to the end and find everybody is more sure ofContinue Reading

5/10 Roundup

Randy Rigby sends his love. A very interesting look into what Kevin O’Connor did last time he was faced with a real rebuilding opportunity in three parts.  Part 1.   Part 2.   Part 3. Also, speaking of the last rebuild, did you know Kevin O’Connor tried to get Shaq to come to Utah? This was a transcriptContinue Reading

Utah Jazz 2012-13 Player Grades

Al Jefferson: 17.8 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 49 FG%, 77 FT%, 33 MPG Despite his 2012-13 numbers subtly dropping across the board when compared to 2011-12, Al Jefferson’s stat line is fantastic. He is a fantasy basketball stud for sure. As a one-on-one offensive player he is elite, possibly theContinue Reading

2013 off season for the Utah Jazz

It’s going to be a summer of change for the Utah Jazz for sure, but what does that really mean? Most experts agree that Paul Milsap and Al Jefferson will be moving on to new teams. I would be surprised to see Earl Watson back, but Jamal Tinsley is probably about 50-50. I think theContinue Reading

Jazz 2012-2013 Season Post-Mortem Part 1: Tyrone Corbin

(NOTE:  This will be the first in a series of posts where I will try to perform a complete player by player, plus Coach, review of the Jazz 2012-2013 season.) Ty Corbin is one of the most controversial figures in the Utah Jazz organization right now, and rightfully so.  After a disappointing season full ofContinue Reading

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