Comments on: Harpring Fights To Turn Back The Clock

By: John M and Kathy M

John M and Kathy M — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:04:27 +0000

Look for Matt to be a more significant factor in the playoffs when defense, intelligence and toughness are particularly important. Too bad C.J. doesn’t seem to learn from the tough guy’s example. Miles with a Harpring mindset would be awesome.

By: CC

CC — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:56:38 +0000

Matt is more effective off the bench in the same way AK is………. we have a great starting line-up … their job is to get the ball and game in motion but as the motion becomes routine i.e. fouls being called on every play and an over abundance of turnovers, Coach Sloan brings in the bench … their job is to change the routine … mix things up and get more ball moving into the basket…..once the momentum has shifted back into a scoring game their job is done and they get the deserved rest until later in the game they are needed again……….our bench has proven to pull us up before the half and then once again in the 4th quarter………. we win with our bench and we win as a team……….. I love the way Coach Sloan plays the guys and changed the mix in the game…….

By: treepeople

treepeople — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:23:58 +0000

In my opinion he Matt Harpring is one of the toughest hardest working player in the n.b.a. Just look how clean cut he is and how well he handles himself. He does not get the credit he deserves. Jerry should use him as a starter all the time and not a bench player, He always brings the team back and then he goes to the bench “why”. We need more Harpring players from the Jazz so we can win a championship. Again thanks Kyle for saving Josh Smith.

By: jessielou

jessielou — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:12:40 +0000

Justalars, I totally agree. Smith should be thanking Korver for saving his life : ) Matty is an amazing player and an asset to the team.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:35:35 +0000

I agree, Eric. Matt rocks big time. Even though it would have meant Matt getting ejected, maybe Josh Smith should have been let known just who he was dealing with.

By: J R Stewart

J R Stewart — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:15:03 +0000

This is similar to last year, where Matt was out and recovering for the 1st half of the year, only to give the final push, at full strength, in the last half of the year.
He was a key then and now.

Jazzaholic

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:21:02 +0000

Matt rocks, nuff said!

By: Boondock Saint

Boondock Saint — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:37:44 +0000

I’ve always loved Harpring. I think he brings that toughness to the team and seems to be able to push and shove and still come back to the other end of the floor and have enough poise to hit his jumpshot off the curl. In contrast, some of the hot heads that Matt gets to guard, I’m thinking particularly of Carmelo and Dirk, can’t handle the bumping and physical play and subsequently commit stupid fouls and generally (sometimes they go off) have poor offensive nights. I do agree with justalars though…Josh Smith is lucky Korver got in the way.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:21:24 +0000

I liked Matt’s spirit when he went after Smith, we’re known for being a physical team and that was a pretty good example of Matt trying to get physical. You’re completely right justalars. Thanks Korver for keeping Matt from getting ejected as well.

By: canadajazz

canadajazz — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:56:35 +0000

In the last few games, Matt Harpring has not only made key contributions, he’s been the difference (Boston). Utah’s bench effort can be relentless, and Harpring has impact on defence, on the boards – and lately, with a rather deadly jump shot.
The guy is fun to watch and inspires the team.
It’s great to see Matt playing like his old self, and if he keeps at it, it’s going to mean more wins.
By the way, I happened to catch a summer league game with Hot Rod Hundley doing play-by-play and Harpring doing colour. He had a natural ability for it, a good sense of humour (some kidding at Hot Rod’s expense) and his knowledge of the game was evident.
A broadcast career in the making?

By: justalars

justalars — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:46:40 +0000

Josh Smith can only thank Korver for getting to Matt before Matt got to Josh. I’ve never seen someone so pissed and rightfully so. He would have knocked him out cold.

By: Brian McCann

Brian McCann — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:07:37 +0000

Matt is only 32. Hopefully he can rebound from the early season injury/disappointment and regain some of his agility.