Tag Archives: Earl Watson
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
While going through my voice recorder, I found a fun exchange with Earl Watson after Al Jefferson’s big game and first career 3-pointer Monday night: Watson: “I’ve been telling you since last week, Jody, I’m his new agent and … Continue reading
When backup point guard Jamaal Tinsley entered Saturday night’s game, two Bulls fans sitting next to press row at the United Center couldn’t believe it. “Has he been with the Jazz the whole season?” one fan asked. Yes, indeed. Ever … 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
You know you’re tired when you fall asleep during a riveting TV show, and that’s precisely what happened to Utah Jazz guard Earl Watson the day after his team’s brutal back-to-back-to-back road trip in Memphis, New Orleans and Oklahoma City. … 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
From Earl Watson’s “simply beyond disappointing” comment to Al Jefferson’s “We should be ashamed of ourselves” quote, the Utah Jazz had plenty to say about their 86-80 loss to a now-five-win New Orleans team Monday night (click for game story). … Continue reading
Extra observations from the Utah Jazz’s 101-87 loss to the Best in the West (and maybe the rest): POINT 1: Raja Bell didn’t make it to the injury report, but his right wrist has been bothering him off and on … 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
Extra observations from a third-time’s-the-charm 96-87 win over the Lakers: POINT 1: Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter are coming along nicely, and they put their imprint on this win. They were on the court, making a big impression during the … Continue reading