Article on Jefferson Underachieving

[Luigi]

Back on topic . . . How does Jefferson's first year in Utah compare with Boozer's?

As I remember, Boozer took two years to finaly get it, and he sat out a lot of games with injuries. At least Jefferson is playing through his injuries, and he's blocking shots and taking good care of the ball. His scoring isn't what it could be, and he needs to rebound, but the rest looks alright to me. I still expect improvements soon enough.

[HammerDunk]

I really really want Malone to come in and coach Al. I think he could do wonders for his game.

[countrybama24]

Both of my parents were the best debate coaches in Utah for years, in the respective fields.

Is this true? I still can't detect joking well online.

[jazzfan1971]

My only question is, was his little push shot always this bad? Or is it only bad in Utah.

Stat geeks to the rescue!

[GP]

I really really want Malone to come in and coach Al. I think he could do wonders for his game.

agreed,that or Malone suits up and plays.

[HammerDunk]

My only question is, was his little push shot always this bad? Or is it only bad in Utah.

Stat geeks to the rescue!

Pretty sure he was very money with it last year. Maybe his injury is effecting it. Dunno, but I'm no stat geek, just memory and Wolves fans seem to lean that way.

[UTJazzFan_Echo1]

Back on topic . . . How does Jefferson's first year in Utah compare with Boozer's?

As I remember, Boozer took two years to finaly get it, and he sat out a lot of games with injuries. At least Jefferson is playing through his injuries, and he's blocking shots and taking good care of the ball. His scoring isn't what it could be, and he needs to rebound, but the rest looks alright to me. I still expect improvements soon enough.

I feel like this is a really good point. Compared to how Booze started his career here in Utah I feel as if Al is doing a great job.

[carrottop12]

I feel like Al is getting better working with Deron.

It seems like he is learning where to put himself to allow Deron to get him easy buckets. He's a considerably better iso scorer than Boozer was. If he can learn to play off of Deron as well as Boozer did he can definitely live up to and exceed the expectations we had for him. He obviously has the ability to finish at the rim, I hope the dunks continue.

[The59Sound]

I feel like Al is getting better working with Deron.

It seems like he is learning where to put himself to allow Deron to get him easy buckets. He's a considerably better iso scorer than Boozer was. If he can learn to play off of Deron as well as Boozer did he can definitely live up to and exceed the expectations we had for him. He obviously has the ability to finish at the rim, I hope the dunks continue.

I think that's right. He and Deron are developing a much better sense for one another, and it's resulting in a lot of throw-downs for Al. Hopefully it only gets better with time.

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I donno, Delaney set he was going to be "in the running for the MVP this year," so... he won't exeed all our expectations.