The Downbeat - 3 September 2009 - #50 - The Golden Edition

  More nostalgia.  One thing you forget about Stockton was just how quick off the dribble he was

  Here's one of Deron's quotes from yesterday's interview with Rome (from Jody Gennesy):

He went on the radio and said he wanted to play elsewhere. If he feels that way, that's fine. But he opted in, so he's a member of this team... Regardless if you like somebody on or off the court, as far as I'm concerned I'm going to play with him regardless because I want to win.

He goes on to say how much chemistry is a big part of winning.  I don't see how Boozer smooths things over.  I don't think his ego will allow for it.

  December could be the most brutal of the season.  Of the 15 games, 9 are on the road.  Of those 6 home games, 3 are against the Spurs, Lakers, and Magic - not exactly gimmees.  The road trip includes the annual 5-game east coast swing as well as two visits to Minnesota and one to LA (not the Clippers).  Let's say we go 5-1 at home.  Can the Jazz then go at least 3-6 on the road?  That would give them an 8-7 record for the month which would have to be considered some kind of win given the last two Decembers.

Given that I'm not going anywhere for the long weekend, there could be a DB on Monday.