June 16th, 2013 | by
Laura Thompson When do defensive coaches make their mark? We keep hearing about defensive-minded coaches and I was curious as to how much impact a defensive-minded coach has on his team. Obviously there are many variables: players come and go,...
June 14th, 2013 | by
Scott Stevens 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...
June 14th, 2013 | by
Clint Johnson 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...
June 13th, 2013 | by
Dan Clayton 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...
June 12th, 2013 | by
David J Smith 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...
June 11th, 2013 | by
Denim Millward “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...
June 10th, 2013 | by
Mario Alejandre 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...
June 9th, 2013 | by
Laura Thompson 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...
June 7th, 2013 | by
Scott Stevens 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...
June 1st, 2013 | by
Laura Thompson When Mo Williams started off last season chucking up a shot pretty much every chance he got, I knew it was going to be a long season. In the first five games, he averaged 15.4 FGA per game, second-highest on the team at that...
