Friday, October 30, 2009

No contract extension for Brewer

-Brewer didn't sign an extension so he will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season. I'm sure the Jazz want him back, but I'm also sure they are thinking of getting a big star in the next draft with the Knicks pick. While they should take the best player available, I think there is a good chance that player will play at Brewer's position. It doesn't make sense to sign Brewer to a semi-large contract only to block a superstar. I hope Brewer comes back, but I can't blame the Jazz for playing the waiting game. That's my take on it at least.

-The biggest thing I noticed from the opening night loss was that it was exactly the same as most of our road losses from the year before. We play good, even lead after 3 quarters, then Deron sits at the start of the 4th quarter and the other team goes on a huge run and never looks back. Clearly this is part of opposing team's strategies. I think Sloan should rest Deron more in the 1st half and let Deron play the whole 4th quarter. Or at least change something up in his strict rotations.


Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Beatles play some Jazz

Deron Williams - It Won't Be Long. Until Williams is an all-star.
Carlos Boozer - The End. Will Boozer's play this season change people's feelings about him leaving?
Memo Okur - Money. The Money man is back.
Andrei Kirilenko - Here, There, and Everywhere. what Jazz opponents will be thinking about Kirilenko's play.
Ronnie Brewer - You Never Give Me Your Money. Will the Jazz extend Brewer's contract or let him become a restricted free agent?
Paul Millsap - Don't Let Me Down. what Jazz management is thinking after making Millsap the PF of the future.
Kyle Korver - Doctor Robert. Korver can't be happy with his doctor after waiting so long to get surgery.
CJ Miles - I'm Down. Miles can't be feeling to happy, he seemed poised to have a breakout season and then comes the injury.
Eric Maynor - We Can Work It Out. What Deron will be saying to Maynor to build some muscle on the skinny man.
Wes Matthews - Not A Second Time. Will Wes be good enough to last till next season?
Matt Harpring - Nowhere Man. Won't be seeing much of Harpring this year.
Ronnie Price - Don't Pass Me By. is what Price is thinking about Maynor in regards to the PG depth chart.
Kosta Koufos - Boys. The youngest Jazz player.
Kyrylo Fesenko - Getting Better. will people finally be able to say this about Fesenko?

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

2009 NBA predictions

Final Standings

Eastern Conference
Atlantic
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia Sixers
New Jersey Nets
Toronto Raptors
New York Knicks

Central
Cleveland Cavs
Chicago Bulls
Detroit Pistons
Milwaukee Bucks
Indiana Pacers

Southeast
Orlando Magic
Atlanta Hawks
Washington Wizards
Miami Heat
Charlotte Bobcats

Western Conference
Pacific
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Clippers
Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors
Sacramento Kings

Southwest
San Antonio Spurs
Dallas Mavericks
New Orleans Hornets
Houston Rockets
Memphis Grizzlies

Northwest
Utah Jazz
Denver Nuggets
Portland Trail Blazers
Oklahoma City Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves

West Playoffs
(1)Lakers over (8)Clippers
(4)Nuggets over (5)Mavs
(6)Blazers over (3) Spurs
(2)Jazz over (7)Hornets

Semi-Finals
Lakers over Nuggets
Jazz over Blazers
Western Finals
Jazz over Lakers
NBA Finals
Jazz over Cavs

Awards:
MVP: LeBron James
Coach of the Year: Jerry Sloan
PPG: Kevin Durant
APG: Deron Williams
ROY: Johnny Flynn
Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard
Most Declined: Kevin Garnett
Most Improved Team: Washington Wizards