The Downbeat - 25 August - The Boozer Is Staying Put Edition

by Basketball John on Aug 25, 2009 6:40 AM MDT

Well, this will pretty much end any Boozer to Miami talk. It was reported yesterday that Michael Beasley checked into a rehab facility. For what though, not much is known. This is the picture that may or may not be associated with things.

We know that the Jazz were likely unable to trade Booze to Miami without Beasley being a part of any package. Though Sloan will play the players he's given, Beasley seems (even before this) like the person who would quickly get in Sloan's doghouse.

My favorite part of the Deron and Korver dodge barrage video at the Gateway is when they hit the guy on the steps by the Olympic fountain. Not for the hit, but for the guy carrying his little daughter away in the background. Maybe he was just carrying her, but when I first saw it, I imagine him trying to get his girl the heck out of there because he didn't know what was going down. I imagine that there were a lot of unsuspecting bystanders who didn't know what was going on.

I've complained before that the Jazz weren't doing enough to market Deron. So I'm glad to see that he's doing it himself.

I think it's safe to say that Deron has already moved to the #3 position of top Jazz man of all-time. Certainly we've never had a player that's been so engaging and putting himself out there. Earlier generations might be at a disadvantage because they didn't have the latest tech or media. But I really can't see any former Jazz men using such tools (yes, it's a tool [you can use whatever interpretation of tool you'd like there]) as Twitter.

And should he finish with the Jazz, Deron could easily take over the top spot, something I never thought could happen. If he wins a championship, I think that seals the deal.`z

What's Fesenko doing right now?

We haven't seen any pics of AK since his Bay of Pigs photo. Since then, he's supposedly bee putting on weight. It will be interesting to see if he shows up with any added muscle. I wish he would make a cameo in one of the Dodge Barrage videos.

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1. agree. Beasley totally has (JS)DH written all over him.

2. sounds like i’m not the only one that watched it so many times i started noticing random things in the background…

8a. The Downbeat – 25 August – The Blasphemy Edition

8b. what if he wins a championship, but only plays 10 years and/or with a rotating supporting cast? does that make a difference? in my opinion, part of s2m’s greatness is the longevity, and part of it is them as a tandem.

4. working on his dance moves, planning this year’s halloween costume, and memorizing the script his agent gave him on what happened with the ukrainian national team

5. wish seconded

by moni on Aug 25, 2009 7:01 AM MDT reply actions

lol #4

I'll make it coach.

by MTN on Aug 25, 2009 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions

looks like

his agent has already started talking

Anyone here believe his story?

by MelMan2002 on Aug 26, 2009 7:24 AM MDT up reply actions

not even a tiny little bit.

by moni on Aug 26, 2009 7:32 AM MDT up reply actions

4. deciding what color to make his hair

5. I was just thinking about AK and wondering what he has been up to this summer – I was going to get on google translate and try and sift the internet for some russian news…some time when I get time…

by MelMan2002 on Aug 25, 2009 7:10 AM MDT reply actions

1. i didn’t think beas would be a good fit here in the first place, talent wise, and he is a knuckle head. (even before these last few days)

2. I noticed that guy as well, it was unintentionally hilarious

8. i’m sure karl would have been in twitter, he was one of the first people who used to write on NBA.com (as the e-mailman) back in the late 90’s. i’m sure guys like amaechi would have used these services back then if they could to vent about issues. (by that, i mean guys who felt like they were not getting a fair shake with the org) we’ve all seen boozer’s media campaign to get traded . . .

4. fes is probably drinking / partying / getting ready to go to IMG to work on his game right now, as the heads at LSR are probably telling him to do

5. AK tried to put on muscle before, it did not work. I don’t think he’s a guy who needs to be jacked to be a good player, I think what he needs to work on more is his core, a little more upper body strength (so that he can finish when fouled a bit more).

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by AllThatJazzBasketball on Aug 25, 2009 11:11 AM MDT reply actions

Masha got the nod before AK.

I’m still baffled that her music was playing in the background of the gateway video. Can’t figure out whose idea that was!

by pmannion on Aug 25, 2009 2:06 PM MDT reply actions

The DB

1. I doubt Beasley was ever an option…he is the future in Miami.

2. I wish Deron would turn to Korver and just throw a heatseaker in his face…lol…and say “Thats for all my missed assist Biiiiotch!!!”

8. Deron has a good face and personality for the national media….he could definately be a spokeman for some company.

4. Begging Sloan and KOC to NOT sign Mark Madsen……"Ehh, I know you like….the uhhh…hard working white man….but…uhhh….how do you say…I like to dance and so does Madsen….uhhh…how do I pick up lady when Mark is outdancing me……

5. AK is going to show up looking like Dwight Howard….lol…he is gonna be thick and ripped…..he is gonna weigh like 245lbs….he will show up and take over the PF position…averaging 35pts 17reb and 10blks a game.

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by Matt_Grbac on Aug 25, 2009 6:45 PM MDT reply actions