Tag Archives: Alec Burks
When it comes to the NBA Draft, hindsight is the easiest I-told-you-so in the book. Never mind that people are quick to forget what scouts actually thought at the time. Believe it or not, Dwayne Wade was a reach for … Continue reading
The results of the annual NBA general manager survey is out, and it seems that the Utah Jazz are flying well under 29 executives’ radars. All 30 GMs participated in NBA.com’s extensive questionnaire, and Jazz players got about as much … Continue reading
Utah Jazz first-year players Alec Burks and Enes Kanter both received votes for the NBA’s 2011-12 All-Rookie team. Burks, the No. 12 pick last June, finished tied for 15th in voting with two votes, while Kanter, the third selection, … Continue reading
The Jazz’s two NBA newcomers didn’t receive any votes for the 2011-12 Rookie of the Year award. Both Enes Kanter and Alec Burks had their moments and contributed nicely at times for the Jazz in their first years, but it … Continue reading
A few things heading into tonight’s big match-up between the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns (8:30 MT, TNT): — The Jazz have only been the No. 8 seed twice since making the playoffs 24 of 28 possible times … Continue reading
Jeremy Evans will be honored by the Jazz and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert before tipoff tonight. Heck, maybe Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin will get in the celebration mood and actually let him play, too. “The eyes will be on him … Continue reading
Extra observations from the not-so-good, the bad and the ugly 86-80 Utah Jazz loss to Chris Kaman and some guys from New Orleans: POINT 1: Last week, Bill Riley of ESPN 700 Radio asked me on his show if the … Continue reading
In the locker room before a recent game, Utah Jazz guard Earl Watson asked me if I knew the secret to Jeremy Evans’ leaping abilities. Fortunately, I didn’t guess Shape-Up shoes, because I would’ve been wrong. Watson: “He eats a … Continue reading