A request for Jazz fans tonight.

by Utah_Soldier on Jan 14, 2012 11:31 AM MST

Tonight is more than just another game against an Eastern Conference foe. We all know the extra significance that D-Will coming home (yes coming home...Deron is a jazzman for life in my book). So here is my request.

Do not Boo Deron!

Deron gave everything he had to this franchise and put us back on the map post John and Karl. Unlike Carlos Boozer, Deron gave his best effort every night. Deron played through pain and rarely missed games. Deron was clutch and fearless. Deron was the leader that Carlos Boozer claimed to be but never was.

Unlike Derek Fisher, Deron Williams did not pull any punches and he legitimately wanted to be here when he was in a Jazz uniform.

Deron Williams meant more to this team than Carlos Boozer and Derek Fisher combined. Please treat him that way. Outside of John and Karl there is not a single Jazz player who contributed more to the success of this franchise during his time in a uniform.

Deron deserves our praise. Lets give it to him.

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by Bebop on Jan 14, 2012 12:03 PM MST reply actions

Good stuff.

Just wondering, now that the D-Will driving out Sloan rumors have been contradicted, would there still be people that would consider booing Deron?

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by OTRWaldo on Jan 14, 2012 12:56 PM MST reply actions

I don't think any serious fan gave those rumors much credence.

I think some people will boo Deron. I expect it to be close to 75% cheers, 25% boos. Some people will be going to tonight just to boo him. Which is disappointing.

by hamfist on Jan 14, 2012 3:26 PM MST up reply actions

There are plenty of unreasonable, uneducated fans out there unfortunately. So I’m afraid that the answer is yes. Expect Deron’s reception tonght to be a mixture of cheers and jeers. The timing of the two events pretty much sealed the deal on people blaming Deron.

It’s crap. It is what it is.

by Utah_Soldier on Jan 14, 2012 2:40 PM MST reply actions