Danny Green: Behind the Numbers

Spurs shooting guard Danny Green has made 19 of the 28 three-point field goals he attempted in the NBA Finals, a blistering 68% on the brightest stage playing for the biggest prize. Through four games, Green leads the team in...

Playoff Nostalgia: 15 years in the making

I had a realization earlier this week: I miss the old NBA on NBC intro. If that doesn’t give you crazy 90’s flashbacks, I don’t know what will. That realization, however, led to another. As I reflected on the glory days of...

Comparing the Finals performances of Karl Malone and LeBron James (and some guy named Michael Jordan)

LeBron James is having a rough go of the 2013 Finals thus far, game four withstanding—so much so that in post-game coverage, Magic Johnson said James “disappointed” him in his game three performance. It’s a sentiment...

How “Inside-Out” Got Turned Inside-Out

The NBA offseason hasn’t technically begun, and yet the Jazz are already preparing to craft a new offensive identity. Franchise brass has already hinted at changes to the offensive system, no small consideration as they...

06.12 NBA Mock Draft Compilation

Like most of you passionate, die-hard, slightly (or greatly) obsessed Utah Jazz fans, I am counting the days and hours until the NBA Draft. The Playoffs have been stellar and I am thoroughly enjoying them. But with the Jazz...

Jerry Sloan’s Greatest Accomplishment

“I think I’m finished.” With four simple words, John Stockton casually and unceremoniously closed the curtain on an historic NBA career.  In true Stockton style, calling no attention to himself, he made the announcement at...

Identity: Jazz 5.0

Identity. It’s a loaded term; one that is used in many different contexts. Yet, the word is often meant to point us in a particular direction. It’s often expressed as a singular idea that serves as an umbrella to organize...

NBA Finals Game 2 Notes and Observations

Even though the Miami Heat won Game 2 of this NBA Finals to put the series in a 1-1 deadlock, there’s still only about a week of basketball left to be played in the 2012-2013 season. While this isn’t Jazz-related, I...

Anatomy of a Favorite Play

What are some of your favorite Jazz plays over the years? Do you have a Top 5? A Top 10? My guess is you’ve got at least a few on the tip of your tongue (or fingertips, unless you’re talking to the computer screen right...

No, No, No…Yes

As I sit and watch these Playoffs — with these 16 other teams not named the Utah Jazz — I can’t help but envy the rosters. Especially with the Heat and Spurs. It seems like 1-12, these guys each bring something unique...