I used to hate the Jazz more than just about any team in the league, but without Stockton and Malone, I kind of dig them. It's very refreshing to see a team of guys overacheive for once instead of never playing better than they should. Sloan is cool. They hustle and play hard all the time. Doesn't it seem weird that they have handled the Suns and the T'Wolves (bordering on being hugely dysfunctional) in the last week? Maybe coaches do matter. What a concept.....
The Suns look bad. They play bad on offense. They run the same set everytime. Pass, screen away, pick and roll with bad pick and crappy roll. Then a shot goes up and rarely is there anyone under the basket to rebound. They are consistently out of position. Now whether that's by design of the offensive set or lack of focus on the situation, it's frustrating.
Is it possible to be sick of watching the Suns after only 2 weeks. I've looked forward to the start of the season for months and I'm already flipping channels because they look so out of it.
Heck, if they're not into it, why should I be into it? That's what was refreshing about the Jazz last night. Both the players and the coach seemed like they gave a crap.
I don't care if the Suns win or lose, but I would like to see them play with a little passion.
Amare seems full of himself. Penny is gone. Voskul is too frantic (if possible). Zarko doesn't get enough time. Marbury is OK, but he can't do it himself. Googs looks like he's 75 years old. Of everyone, I like JJ.
