Announcement
The Utah Jazz have hired a new GM. He is Chu ''3C'' Halliday. He was asked where the 3C came from and he replied, ''all the names I ever bore in my life all start with C so that is where the name comes from''. He has little experience and will be monitored very closely. Along with Sloan and the rest of the Jazz organization, he is expected to do all he can to see that the Jazz become the premier franchise they once were. ''Achieving a playoff spot and personal development of our players is key on my agenda for this team. Most if not all players will be given a chance to prove themselves for I will not hesitate to trade the player who refuses to conform to my ways which are easy enough. I only expect hard work from all players and coaching staff and look forward to working with the Jazz now and in the future.''
Pre-Season Trade Announced
The Jazz acquire D. Milicic from the Orlando Magic for J. Collins & K. Humphries. 3C was quoted as saying ''Darko is a great addition to the Utah Jazz. He has a lot of potential, he's is willing to learn and I aim to ensure that he reaches his full potential.'' Darko may end up starting alongside Boozer or Okur downlow as he needs to see alot of playtime if he's to catch up with his fellow superstars. This trade gives the Jazz a total rotation of four big men. This will allow Milicic ALOT of playing time as needed. The Magic gain more depth in the C & PF positions as well as young prospects who may have untapped potential.
Pre-Season Schedule, Analysis & Roster
PHO@UTA
UTA@CHI
POR@UTA
These games will test the new roster of the Jazz. It will shed light on the team's strengths as well as weaknesses. No trades will be made after this but the games will help determine who starts and who does not.
PHO: This will test the Jazz's inside presence when faced with A. Stoudamire. Milicic will be watched closely in this game to assess where he is now (as in physically, mentally and see his level of skill in a number of different areas). D. Williams will be faced with S. Nash and this will be a big test for the rookie not to mention a good practise of what he is to see in the regular season.
CHI: Here it will be the backcourt that will be monitored closely. D. Brown will be started alongside D. Williams and we shall see how this fairs against BG7 & Cpt. Kirk. Milicic again will be monitored closely to see how he fairs against the likes of M. Sweetney & T. Chandler downlow.
POR: The main focus in this game will be again how Milicic reacts to a better opponent(s) (Z-Bo & Ratliff) especially in his new setting.
Utah Jazz Roster
Starting Lineup
C. D. Milicic
PF. C. Boozer
SF. A Kirilenko
SG. D. Brown
PG. D. Williams
Bench
PF. M. Okur
SF. M. Harping
SG. G. Giricek
PG. K. McLeod
SG. A. Owens
SG. C. Miles
C. G. Ostertag
IR
PG. M. Palacio
PF. R. Whaley
I want Okur to see minutes behind Boozer and possibly Milicic. Ostertag will be Milicic's back up at the C position. I may end up trading Miles & Owens for a much better SG and will look to draft a SF and C/PF to fill in those voids respectfully.