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Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:24 pm
by Klomp
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...
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Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:28 pm
by moss_is_1
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.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:33 pm
by Krapinsky
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.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:43 pm
by Lava Rock Kid
Considering the owner of the Jazz sells alot of Toyota's I think Jefferson should revise his statement (:
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:52 pm
by Fat Kat
He makes a good point.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:52 pm
by funkatron101
Lava Rock Kid wrote:Considering the owner of the Jazz sells alot of Toyota's I think Jefferson should revise his statement (:
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:01 pm
by The J Rocka
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.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:42 pm
by pumunga
psh, whos he talkin to that doesnt know Minnesota has a team
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:02 pm
by Foye
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.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:42 pm
by Krapinsky
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.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:47 pm
by moss_is_1
I drive a Toyota, must mean I'm a dedicated Wolve's fan.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:42 am
by Mcfale313
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!
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:03 am
by revprodeji
Buy american Al.
It is ironic that he makes a car comparison after being busted with a DWI.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:22 am
by The J Rocka
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
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:39 am
by Klomp
J_Era_3 wrote:Japanese = Longer lasting w/ high miles
Japanese = not American
Stupid foreigners.
(lol TOTALLY kidding guys)
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:43 am
by horaceworthy
Lava Rock Kid wrote:Considering the owner of the Jazz sells alot of Toyota's I think Jefferson should revise his statement (:
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:23 am
by realfung
He shouldn't say that, it is about his class.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:27 am
by horaceworthy
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.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:32 am
by southern wolf
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.
Re: Jefferson: From Toyota to Bentley
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:52 am
by cucad8
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.