The Downbeat - 2 March 2010 - #176 - The Wrist Edition
by Basketball John on Mar 2, 2010 7:00 AM MST
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Deron makes the list of some of the worst tattoos in the NBA. I never noticed that the original panther's tail was so messed up.
Last night I had a choice to make, watch the Jazz game or watch Mall Cop with the fam. Sounds like I made the right choice.
Can we get Mr. Miyagi on the training staff? We need some work done on Deron's wrist. Like I mentioned, I didn't watch the game, but I read up on the recaps later and saw that a couple of missed free throws late were missed because of that sore wrist.
What? He's dead? Crap. Well, Jackie Chan is going to be in the "remake" so maybe he'll do?
The last couple of seasons there's been a bunch of talk about the Jazz being in position for the #2 or #3 seed and which they've subsequently gone on to get the fourth seed (but still not have home court) and barely hang on for the eighth seed.
I realize this is coming from the guy that keeps talking about the Knicks pick in WYWS (although none this morning), but I'm not going to talk about seeding any more. I'll still be putting up the WYWS, but no talk about potentially getting what seed.
I cannot believe that the Jazz would sign Michael Finley. He was released by the Spurs so that he could be picked up by another team for the playoffs. He will probably sign with the Celtics though.
I think there would be a full-fledged result if the Jazz were to sign another wing player after trading Brewer for a pick. I don't think there's much chance that the Jazz sign him though.
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Personally, I'd rather look at Jessica Alba than Jack Nicholson
1. The “New Panther” is much better than the old one. Judging by all the comments around here there aren’t a lot of tattoo fans, but I really like his snake ink on his left arm.
Via “The Cowhide Globe”
2. I think I would choose a hot needle in the eye over either of those choices. Honestly, the game was intensely frustrating. Too much stress right before bed. To close with in 4 so many times in the game, then just quit playing is inexcusable.
8. Deron will benefit greatly from this next week. They only have 3 games in the next 7… which is kind of a lot, but nothing like the last 2 weeks. Hopefully he’ll get that brace back on his wrist and let it heal a bit.
4. You know I love me some WYWS, but I think every Jazz fan is starting to get that uneasy feeling. The last two road games, they have looked like the team they were during the first few months of the season. If that happens you may have to change the name of the blog to “Late Season Collapse”. I’m being realistic with just a hint of optimism. I road win against Phoenix would do wonders to boost my confidence (uh.. and the Jazz’s, too…probably).
5. I actually wouldn’t mind it if Finley was signed. Then again, I seem to be the only one not pining for Brewer. Yes, he’s old. Yes, he’s lost a step…actually several. But, he would bring the one thing this team is missing, and that is a veteran presence. I just wonder if its too late in the season for that to have any impact.
Yeah, I don’t know how much of an impact Finley can have on the team veteran-leadership wise. Is there enough time for trust? I don’t know if anyone has any pre-existing relationships with him.
by Basketball John on Mar 3, 2010 8:11 AM MST up reply actions
last nights game
I really expected DWIll to come out like he did with Houston. From the beggining of the game he seamed sluggish and half asleep. I sure hope it wasn’t an injury or illness. I hope he can break his funk and get with it. before last night we had lost 4 in 23 games. if we can finish the last 23 that way we will be ok. I know the schedule is tough. We need a goodroad trip to reunify our team. I do not believe who we sign will play, ever. I think we are looking for some someone to send to Orem. Last night and the Atlanta game were great for proving Brewers worth. He has an ability to turn it on when he sees DWILL not feelin’ it.
D'Will's Tattoos
The panther (either version) aren’t the worst of Deron’s tattoos. The initials on the front of his biceps are particularly bad. Thankfully he covered up the “No Guts” and “No Glory” tats on the back on his biceps. (My wife and I used to call him “Nougat” because from a distance “NO GUTS” looks awfully like the same spelling on a Milky Way bar. Hmm…maybe I should have called him “Milky Way”, that’s almost awesome). The Flaming Basketball of Texas looks better these days, but it’s still a basketball inside of Texas.
I do believe the worst tattoo in the NBA belongs to Richard Jefferson. Seriously, that “RJ” tattoo on his bicep is straight out of awful.
The woke up on the wrong side of the bed (and way too early) edition
1. What is the big black patch on his arm? It seems like he has to continually touch up his tattoos to try to fix them. It is a lot like a bad haircut from your wife. You just keep trimming away and finally just buzz it off.
2. Funny, I had a choice too. Watch the Jazz Game, or begin studying for the exam I had the next morning. Unfortunately, I chose the wrong choice. Fortunately, The exam planets aligned and I was given the perfect essay question for the information I crammed at 5AM this morning. WooHoo!
3. I don’t want to sound cruel, or like I have turned my frustration away from CJ, but if it’s the end of the game you will likely e taking free throws. If your wrist hurts to bad to make those free throws, sit your butt on the bench (and please stop whining to the refs). Please note that I am a huge Deron Williams fan. Last nights performance, not so much. CJ is not the only one that needs to get his head in the right place. P.S.S. CJ, I am still mad at you although I have no justification for it.
4. I don’t see a problem with paying attention to the standings.
5. Don’t worry, I promise the Jazz will do something nobody expected. I have learned to completely ignore trade/signing rumors, as I have finally been let down one too many times.
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This has to be the worst part of the season. Trade deadline has passed so we can’t fantasize about ways to improve the team in between game days. I know we’re not good enough to challenge for the league crown, but still think we should be able to challenge for a first round bye and series win. Jerry Sloan has developed some type of brain tumor that forces him to keep using ineffective line-ups. I’m beginning to think that we went on our road hot streak at exactly the wrong time as it convinced management that the team had turned the corner then the went out and dropped two giant turds against the Kings and Clippers. I’ve accepted that we won’t do any better than a fourth seed. My goodness Dallas is a formidable team now. All around bad day today. I had a glimmer of hope last night as the Jazz began their comeback, but the loss to the Kings kept haunting me so that I never did really believe we’d be able to finish the game. You know how things always seem to even out? It seems like we caught some good breaks earlier this year (2010) and we’ve paid a couple of them back now.
I feel almost exactly the same way. I am not as excited about the season as I was pre trade deadline.
But more importantly, I think the Jazz would have been in a really good position if they had trumped the Dallas offer. You can’t tell me that the Wizards wouldn’t have preferred a Boozer/Korver for Caron Butler and Haywood. And I think that would have improved our team a lot. I would actually consider us a contender if we had a veteran to man the paint. But I guess it does no good to regret. But you can’t tell me a reason that the Jazz shouldn’t have done that trade. They would have had two major expiring contracts for the next season.
Anyway, I don’t feel optimistic about this team. I think a 4 seed and a second round butt-kicking would be an accomplishment the way this team has reverted back to old tricks.
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It's all strategy
Jazz are losing to crappy teams in order to make sure these teams finish ahead of the Knicks. Yeah, the Clips might be too far ahead, but you never know. The Jazz don’t want to take any chances afterall that the Knicks finish with a better record than the Clippers. Combined with all the losses to the Kings and Wolves, there is no other explanation. Its the strategy.
If you think about it, the Jazz are genius!
Quick FYI about Jessica Alba
Her boyfriend (fiance?) went to high school with Baron Davis and is good friends with him. Which explains why she used to show up to Warrior games, and now Clipper games.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
His name is Cash Warren and DWill has been linked to that circle of friends
Boom and Cash co-produced a documentary called “Crips Vs. Bloods: Made in America”. I watched it a few months ago on Netflix. It was pretty good.
by prodigal punk on Mar 3, 2010 7:19 AM MST up reply actions
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