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We’ve had a couple days off, just playing NBA2K getting things ready for the NBA season. Speaking of 2K launch day, it’s the day that countless numbers of people complain that they were drafted by the Utah Jazz in MyCareer. This year provided no exception to this annual tradition even though the Jazz are projected to be one of the best teams in the league.
@NBA2K y'all got me tight right now why can't I beat the punk ass Utah Jazz ? #sadderday
— Chad butller (@VasoMcfly) September 17, 2016
Got Drafted to the Utah Jazz, Welp time to reset my player
— PRockJohnson (@Jacob_MvPR) September 17, 2016
my player got drafted to the utah jazz eh
— kendałł (@MyDruggy) September 16, 2016
Ended being drafted 12th to the Utah Jazz. I'm returning this shit
— Dre (@HeartbrexkDre) September 16, 2016
@jotaplays e @roma7seven fui draftado pelo utah jazz, queria saber se eles têm um bom time ?
— Gabriel Passos (@leirbagrp) September 16, 2016
Omg I got drafted to the Utah Jazz I wanna redo this!
— chennyting (@cheparlay) September 16, 2016
Of course I get drafted to the Utah Jazz, the irony
— Jedi Master Evan (@ThatOneSkateKid) September 16, 2016
If I get drafted by the Utah Jazz like I did in 2k16 I'm gonna be so pissed
— Josh Moore (@JoshMoore_35) September 16, 2016
Speaking of NBA2K, 2K has leveled up Rudy Gobert this year. First of all, Rudy Gobert salutes. YES, RUDY GOBERT SALUTES.
BREAKING: @rudygobert27 salutes after dunks in 2k17! pic.twitter.com/gI98eESww2
— Spencer Wixom (@JazzJargon) September 17, 2016
AND THE PEASANTS REJOICE.
In addition to Rudy Gobert saluting, it appears that he got some other improvements. But I think NBA2K needs to scale it back a bit. It’s just getting unfair.
So, I was trying to teach my wife how to play, and this was the first thing she did as @rudygobert27 #NBA2K #2KDay pic.twitter.com/KsdktUJvCe
— Mark J. Wahlen (@Mark_Wahlen) September 16, 2016
In all seriousness, Mark J. Wahlen got retweeted by Rudy Gobert, and Utah Jazz twitter went nuts. HE RETWEETED ONE OF HIS TWITTER ARMY.
She is a keeper https://t.co/xcjPo5BlL2
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) September 17, 2016
In our season preview with Mike Prada and Ben, we talked a lot about the upside of the Utah Jazz, but that’s not what we’re discussing with Downbeat 3. We’re talking about how the breakout social media start this year is Joe Ingles. He’s a dark horse for sure, but he brings the heat when it’s necessary. Like this gem:
Love this exchange by Joe and Rodney on Instagram. Can't wait for the season @utahjazz. pic.twitter.com/XwbejaG3tB
— Thatcher Olson (@thatcho) September 17, 2016
If you are not following Joe Ingles on twitter then what is wrong with you?
Let’s get a little serious here, with something brought forward with Gordon Monson of the Salt Lake Tribune. He brings up the scenario of a Utah Jazz player kneeling or sitting during the National Anthem similar to Kaepernick to bring attention to racial divide that is being seen in America right now. He says:
So, if a Jazz player decides to demonstrate his beliefs regarding social injustices or anything else he deems important in the United States, by choosing not to stand to "honor America," what happens next?
In a place such as Salt Lake City, the action-reaction would be fascinating and compelling to watch.
My opinion of this is a lot more in depth on this and I have a post coming soon on this topic because Monson’s post is more of a “what if” but does not address anything. Just a fun musing which he finds “fascinating and compelling” as if it were a circus and not a real discussion to be had. I find it a flippant muse if it can even called that.
At this end we’ll close on something absolutely awesome. Season Ticket holders this year got an awesome gift with their tickets:
Guys season. @utahjazz ticket holders get a mini court replica. This is the greatest day of my life. pic.twitter.com/jTsmyM9Cjw
— Robert (@bobbEdigital) September 16, 2016
How nice is this box said mini court comes in? Wow @utahjazz #blessed pic.twitter.com/YcX5aqtym3
— Robert (@bobbEdigital) September 17, 2016
That is a pretty awesome gift even if United 44 still exists. The Utah Jazz NBA court looks absolutely beautiful. I’m loving the return to Salt Palace roots with the Jazz ball at center court. This season is going to be amazing.