June 17th, 2013 | by
Andy Larsen The Utah Jazz just announced a new $15 million dollar upgrade to Energy Solutions Arena, in the form of a massive video board and new audio system. The project, done by local Utah company YESCO, is scheduled to be finished in...
June 17th, 2013 | by
Matt Pacenza The failure of the Utah Jazz to make the 2012-13 playoffs can be summed up in three colloquial words: Their defense sucked. They ranked 22nd in the NBA in defensive efficiency, the accepted measure. They allowed 104.3 pts per 100...
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...
