2/23/10

It's been a while, and I sincerely apologize to both of you that read this.
There is a lot of stuff I could write about right now.  I could talk about Jerry Sloan, the Jazz, BYU basketball, #1's losing, but I choose to talk about Deron Williams.
Deron was a great Jazz point guard for about 5 1/2 seasons.  During that entire time I could never see Deron playing for another team.  I thought I would be seeing number 8 hanging in the rafters at ESA in about 10 years.  Earlier this season Deron was involved in an argument with Jazz legend, and former Head Coach Jerry Sloan.  The day after said argument, Jerry Sloan and Phil Johnson both resigned from their positions.  These two were so iconic in the state of Utah, that the other day an asian exchange student stopped me on campus and said, "Now you no have Sa-loan.  What you do now?"  After running Jerry outta town it seemed like the end was near.  Now it's a whole new ball game.
Deron was the one running the team.  It was so out of control that not even Jerry Sloan was willing to handle it.  He could of had he wanted to, but he didn't want to so he resigned.  Tyrone Corbin was named the new Skipper of the Jazz, but Deron still had control of the team.  With Deron at the helm things were only looking down.
Today, 2/23/10, The Utah Jazz traded Deron Williams for Derrick Favors (who was the number 3 draft pick from last years draft), and Devin Harris who is a year older than Deron, and is a solid, disciplined point guard.  The Jazz also get 2 draft picks in the deal, and both very well could be lottery picks.
This team is now %100 Tyrone Corbin's team.  Devin Harris isn't necessarily the best point guard number wise in the league.  He is, however, something that the Jazz love, and need which is a disciplined point guard who is great at distributing the ball.  He can drive, drive and dish, and he can score.
The Jazz also got Derrick Favors.  6'10", 245 lbs, athletic, and has a ton of potential.  The Jazz height is loaded now.  We have Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Memo (when healthy), Fesenko, Evans, Elson and the recently acquired Favors.  The Jazz have height.  I think the Jazz need to improve their back court with the upcoming draft.  A consistent 2 guard who can slash and defend is a must for the Jazz.  Right now Wes Matthews is looking really good.  I tweeted (follow me @badgerbadger630) that Jazz fans haven't been truly happy with a 2 guard since Jeff Hornacek.  I had someone tell me that fans were happy with Kyle Korver.  Fans liked him because he's a shooter, and fans love shooters, but he wasn't a great fit with the Jazz.  Devin Harris, though he's not Deron Williams, is a solid Point Guard, and lead the Mavericks to some great seasons.
Deron had to go.  We've known it for a couple of weeks now.  Get it all over with now.  Interesting times to be a Jazz basketball fan.  Jazz, welcome to the future.