‘Their Turn’ (Jesse D. Garrabrant - NBAE/Getty Images)
It’s over. It’s done. The torch has been passed. It’s time everyone got on board with this. Chris Paul and Deron Williams are the top point guards in the National Basketball Association. Nash and Kidd had a good run. Their run is […]

“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
Many an analyst, pundit and fan alike, have been heard-
Whispering in the stands or seen shouting on the televisions of millions-
That these 2008 NBA Playoffs […]

Okay, I talked about power in my last post, and the way that it can be used wisely or unwisely. An example of unwise use of power can be found in any media interview with Tracy or what is it?, Trace MaGerty. He’s feeling the power when he starts talking to reporters. […]

‘Props to Sir Charles’ (Associated Press)
Call it love or call it respect as long as you’ve called for it, craved it, or wondered were it was. Come on national media where is our positive recognition? Where is that pat on the back? That’s all we really want. A higher “Power Ranking.” Another game on TNT. […]

 
‘Rising Up’ (Jonathan Ferrey - NBAE/Getty Images)

On confidence: it’s a necessity for playing in the NBA, and yet too much of it can be devastating. The Jazz seemed confident going into the first home playoff game against the Rockets. Perhaps a little too confident? Tracy McGrady seems to have a lot […]

‘Deron-Keeping it Behind Him’ (H. How - NBAE/getty Images)
One of the best things about the playoff time of year is the absolute NBA saturation of the media (especially the locally). I can turn on any Salt Lake based radio sports talk show during the afternoon and count on at least 85% of the content […]

Good Morning from Houston and Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.  How fun was game 1?  The Jazz were terrific.  When I asked the players what they were most proud of in their performance during Game 1, the answers were wide ranging.  Boozer said, how they answered the Houston run, Korver agreed mentioning the physical […]

I don’t really have much of anything new to write today.  I’m just enjoying basking in the praise being afforded the Jazz by the national media as of late.  All of us Jazz fans have known for a long time of just how good this team is, despite the month of DECEMBER.  It finally feels […]

 
‘Members Only’  (Melissa Majchrzak - NBAE/Getty Images)
In his third year in the Association, Deron Williams is poised to join an exclusive club.  More exclusive than the All-Star team.  Williams will  become only the third player in NBA history to score at least 1500 points, dish out 800 or more assists, and shoot over 50% from the […]

‘Tough Enough’ (Melissa Majchrzak - NBAE/Getty Images)
I wanted to be able to explain the term ‘mental toughness’ to my girls. I use it often when I see players/teams overcome difficulties, persevere and come out on top. I actually googled the term and found there are many, many definitions out there. Some that […]