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WEBPodcast: Lauri Markkanen Extension Reaction and Analysis. August 8th, 2024 | by Salt City Hoops. Lauri Markkanen is here to stay with the Utah Jazz, agreeing to five more years via a renegotiation and extension deal. Join Mark Russell Pereira and Dan Clayton as they break down the specifics of the new deal, their enthusiasm...
2024 October Archive
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Podcast: Jazz Player Previews, Part 2. October 1st, 2024 | by Dan Clayton. The Utah Jazz have begun training camp, so we better hurry and get to our next quintet of players in the season preview deep dives. After looking at five players last week, Mark Russell Pereira and Dan Clayton fire it up again to...
The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Greatness of John Stockton
WEBMar 25, 2015 · Go ahead 1. With all this in mind, the last two years, I delved into John Stockton’s greatness for Salt City Hoops. In 2013, we discussed the staggering amount of points for which Stockton accounted. Last year, we looked at 52 John Stockton memories, right in time for his 52nd birthday 2. Well, tomorrow is Stockton’s day of birth.
Dispelling Myths Around Gobert’s Defense | Salt City Hoops
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Myth #1: Gobert can’t guard on the perimeter. This claim is usually accompanied by one of the same handful of highlights from the last few years, like Steph Curry getting Gobert turned around in 2017. The problem with that sample size is that it’s plenty easy to find a few highlights to support any basketball hypothesis.
Grading Every Trade in Jazz History: Acquiring Pete Maravich
WEBJan 5, 2015 · May 3, 1974: Acquired G Pete Maravich and a future draft choice (1980 third-round pick, later traded to Detroit – No. 64, Jonathan Moore) from Atlanta in exchange for a 1974 first-round pick (No. 10, Mike Sojourner), 1975 first-round pick (No. 1, David Thompson), 1975 second-round pick (No. 19, Bill Willoughby), 1976 …
Podcast: Jazz player deep dives, part one | Salt City Hoops
WEBSep 27, 2024 · As the Jazz prepare to get their season underway, Mark Russell Pereira and Dan Clayton convene to explore the 15-man roster in a 3-part podcast. In this one, they ask the same set of questions about the first set of five players on the main roster: Lauri Markkanen, Taylor Hendricks, Drew Eubanks ...
The Greatness of Jeff Hornacek - Salt City Hoops
WEBAug 7, 2013 · In six and a half seasons, Jeff missed 10 games. An iron man, just like Karl and John. Utah’s record with Jeff Hornacek: 350-137 (.719), including the three 60-win seasons in franchise history, four visits to the conference finals, and of course, the two series versus the Bulls. The 8-8 three-point night versus Seattle was electric.
The NBA’s Goaltending Leaders - Salt City Hoops
WEBHere’s the list of defensive goaltending leaders: 2013-14 Defensive Goaltending leaders. At the top: Ibaka and Drummond, but Dwight Howard also goaltends on D quite frequently too. Since this is a Utah Jazz site, I’ll include all of the Utah Jazz’s goaltends last season: 2013-14 Utah Jazz Goaltending. Sadly, the Jazz didn’t go for the ...
A former walk-on reflects on the passing of Rick Majerus
WEBDec 3, 2012 · AP Photo/Jack Dempsey. by Tim Cannon, special to Salt City Hoops. The life lessons I remember the most from Coach Majerus were the ones he had the most difficulty following. During my one year as a walk-on in his program (1994-1995), I remember him having us sit in the first row of the Huntsman Center stands after …
Utah Jazz Player Power Rankings - Salt City Hoops
WEBAug 14, 2023 · When you start to play around with different lineups that the Utah Jazz have at their disposal, it quickly becomes pretty apparent who the most valuable/impactful players on the roster are going into the 2023-24 season. In particular, it becomes apparent that Utah has a pretty clear number one and number two. From there, it can actually be a real challenge to figure out a solid pecking order.