Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley

Post #1 » by **Klomp** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:24 pm

True, but harsh words.

Al Jefferson wrote:“I go from being in a Toyota to a Bentley. It’s a beautiful thing.”

Now, he did go on to complement the city and our fans...

Al Jefferson wrote:Al Jefferson isn’t upset with the Minnesota Timberwolves for trading him. Not at all. After winning just 15 games last season, he’s thankful to be moving to the Utah Jazz, whose playoff appearances are an annual rite of spring. Staying with the Timberwolves would have meant only more rebuilding.

“They have a nice group of guys, but will have a couple more losing seasons,” Jefferson said of the T’wolves. “Minneapolis is my home away from home. I respect the fans that have supported me through the good and the bad … but when I told people I played for Minnesota, some people didn’t even know they had a team. Everybody knows about Utah. Everyone knows the Utah Jazz.

Much more in the article... LINK

moss_is_1 · Post #2 » by **moss_is_1** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:28 pm

Saw that, it's meh to me. He said that some people didn't even know Minnesota had a team and then he said that... I still wish him well though.

Krapinsky · Post #3 » by **Krapinsky** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:33 pm

Ouch with the Toyota comparison. Not a good year to be compared to one of those. It's like Kahn is the driver of a runaway Toyota after the breaks have failed and he just can't stop.

How about a Ford? Seems Ford has been down on it's luck for a long time but is primed to make a come back. Jazz? meh, more like a Honda -- reliable, will always keep you in the race, but will never be first to cross the finish line.

Lava Rock Kid · Post #4 » by **Lava Rock Kid** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:43 pm

Considering the owner of the Jazz sells alot of Toyota's I think Jefferson should revise his statement (:

Fat Kat · Post #5 » by **Fat Kat** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:52 pm

He makes a good point.

funkatron101 · Post #6 » by **funkatron101** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:52 pm

Lava Rock Kid wrote:Considering the owner of the Jazz sells alot of Toyota's I think Jefferson should revise his statement (:

Post #7 » by **The J Rocka** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:01 pm

Bentley? Ok...Sure the Jazz are gonna be better, can get a mid to low seed playoff spot but they're not going to be all that. More like a Toyota to a Jaguar.

pumunga · Post #8 » by **pumunga** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:42 pm

psh, whos he talkin to that doesnt know Minnesota has a team

Foye · Post #9 » by **Foye** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:02 pm

pumunga wrote:psh, whos he talkin to that doesnt know Minnesota has a team

Obviously everyone knows Minnesota has a team because everyone makes fun of the Timberwolves.

Krapinsky · Post #10 » by **Krapinsky** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:42 pm

Foye wrote:
pumunga wrote:psh, whos he talkin to that doesnt know Minnesota has a team

Obviously everyone knows Minnesota has a team because everyone makes fun of the Timberwolves.

Well he is from Mississippi. Down there they know the Jazz because of Karl Malone.

moss_is_1 · Post #11 » by **moss_is_1** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:47 pm

I drive a Toyota, must mean I'm a dedicated Wolve's fan.

Mcfale313 · Post #12 » by **Mcfale313** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:42 am

moss_is_1 wrote:I drive a Toyota, must mean I'm a dedicated Wolve's fan.

damn! I drive a Bentley..........

i'm gonna sell my car tomorrow and get a toyota right after tat!

Post #13 » by **revprodeji** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:03 am

Buy american Al.

It is ironic that he makes a car comparison after being busted with a DWI.

Post #14 » by **The J Rocka** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:22 am

revprodeji wrote:Buy american Al.

It is ironic that he makes a car comparison after being busted with a DWI.

Japanese = Longer lasting w/ high miles

Post #15 » by **Klomp** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:39 am

J_Era_3 wrote:Japanese = Longer lasting w/ high miles

Japanese = not American

Stupid foreigners.

(lol TOTALLY kidding guys)

horaceworthy · Post #16 » by **horaceworthy** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:43 am

Lava Rock Kid wrote:Considering the owner of the Jazz sells alot of Toyota's I think Jefferson should revise his statement (:

realfung · Post #17 » by **realfung** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:23 am

He shouldn't say that, it is about his class.

horaceworthy · Post #18 » by **horaceworthy** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:27 am

Why shouldn't he say that? It's funny and he's right. KG basically said the same thing after he was traded, and he had better experiences with the Wolves than Jefferson did. Going from a 15 win team to a consistent playoff team has to feel good.

southern wolf · Post #19 » by **southern wolf** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:32 am

horaceworthy wrote:Why shouldn't he say that? It's funny and he's right. KG basically said the same thing after he was traded, and he had better experiences with the Wolves than Jefferson did. Going from a 15 win team to a consistent playoff team has to feel good.

Well he could have just left it at "It's nice to finally be on a playoff team." But I can think of worse car analogies.

cucad8 · Post #20 » by **cucad8** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:52 am

Portland fan here. Saw this earlier, and thought it was a dick statement. Classy of you guys as fans, I think, to have a thread about it, and nobody is pissed, or saying anything negative about him. Just seems like when Bosh made his comment about being a caged wolf or whatever, people thought he was a jerk, and this one gets passed up. Maybe Al needs to look in the mirrror, and find out why a team needing a franchise guy doesn't mind moving him for cap space and picks. Maybe that's just me. Kudos to you guys, though.