Salt Lake Superstars - A Utah Jazz Association

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Platform: Xbox 360
Difficulty: All Star
Quarters: 10 minutes
58 Game Season
Trade Deadline: On
Playoffs: Best of 7

To this day, the Utah Jazz have yet to win a championship. The closet they have come was with John Stockton and Karl Malone. It seems like ages since they last graced the court. After the Jazz received Derrick Favors in a trade that sent Deron Williams to the Nets in exchange for the big man and Devin Harris, The Jazz's frontcourt has become scarier than ever. The Jazz are determined to win a championship in at least the next five years.

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Notable Trade:
Detroit Pistons receive: Demarre Carroll
Utah Jazz receive: 2012 2nd round draft pick

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Jazz hire new GM

The Jazz hired a new General Manager in Joshua Castle. Castle was a former coach of the Cape Verde AfroBasket team at the age of 20 in the 2007-2008 season. This makes Castle the youngest GM in NBA history at the age of 24. Reporters sat down with him after he landed in Salt Lake City.

Reporter: You were the former coach of the Cape Verde AfroBasket team, and now your the GM of an NBA franchise. How does it make you feel and what kind of pressure does being in this position put on you?

Castle: Well first, It feels great to be part of such a great franchise. I know managing a team on the court is much different than managing an entire franchise but I think i will do okay. It puts a lot of pressure on me but i don't expect to have a powerhouse team straight of the bat but we will progress as we go along.

Reporter: You have a team that consists of Dominant big men, what are your plans for them?

Castle: I'll leave that up to the coach on utilizing their abilities but i would like to build around them and creating a great supporting cast.

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2011-2012 Season Recap
Final Record: 25-33

NBA Champions

Spoiler

Denver Nuggets defeat Miami Heat 4-3



The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA Championship defeating the Miami Heat 4 games to 3. The Miami Heat had swept the previous rounds and were the clear favorite. Dwyane Wade went down wit an injury in game 2 which caused the Nuggets to tie the series. Wade returned in Game 5 and dropped 46 points to secure a 3-2 lead over the Nuggets. In Game 6 Lebron James and Chris Bosh suffered head injuries after colliding in the air when both men went for a rebound. This gave the Nuggets the game and the series. It is the first time since the 2004 Detroit Pistons that any team has won the NBA Finals without a star player. Wilson Chandler won finals MVP with 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

The Utah Jazz finished up the season with a record of 25-33 and missed the playoffs. "It's very disappointing, obviously we are doing something wrong that needs to be fixed." GM Castle explained.

Joshua Castle decided the the Jazz needed a change in management and fired head coach Tyrone Corbin and assistant coach Scott Layden. Corbin spoke with reporters after the news was told to the public.

"I had a great time coaching in Utah. The players, staff and fans treated me well, but i guess it's time to move on. I will always have a place in my heart for the Utah Jazz."

Scott Layden had nothing to say to reporters as he packed his things.
This leaves many pondering who the next head coach and assistant head coach will be. And also what pick the Jazz will get in the lottery.

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NBA Lottery Draft predictions

#1 Bobcats
#2 Wizards
#3 Hornets
#4 Cavaliers
#5 Bucks
#6 76ers
#7 Nets
#8 Suns
#9 Jazz
# 10 Kings
# 11 Timberwolves
#12 Bobcats (via Warriors)
# 13 Raptors
#14 Rockets



The Jazz are projected to go 9th in the lottery draft. Rumors are that they are looking to pick up a superstar Point Guard in Kendall Marshall or a shooting guard.

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NBA Lottery Results

#1 Bobcats
#2 Wizards
#3 Hornets
#4 Cavaliers
#5 76ers
#6 Bucks
#7 Suns
#8 Nets
#9 Jazz
# 10 Kings
# 11 Timberwolves
#12 Bobcats (via Warriors)
# 13 Raptors
#14 Rockets

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NBA Draft

Utah Jazz 2012 NBA Draft Picks

Round 1 Pick 9
Marquis Teague PG
Kentucky


Round 2 Pick 9
John Jenkins SG
Vanderbilt



Round 2 Pick 15
Khris Middleton SF
Texas A&M

2012 NBA Draft - Round 1 Recap
Pick	Team	Player	Pos	Ht	Wt
1	Charlotte Bobcats	Anthony Davis	PF
2	Washington Wizards	Michael Kidd-Gilchrist	SF
3	New Orleans Hornets	Harrison Barnes	SF
4	Cleveland Cavaliers	Terrence Jones	SF
5	Philadelphia 76ers	Andre Drummond	C
6	Milwaukee Bucks	Tyler Zeller	C
7	Phoenix Suns	Bradley Beal	SG
8	New Jersey Nets	Thomas Robinson	PF
9	Utah Jazz	Marquis Teague	PG
10	Sacramento Kings	Perry Jones III	PF
11	Minnesota Timberwolves	Jeremy Lamb	SG
12	Charlotte Bobcats (via Warriors)	Jared Sullinger	PF
13	Toronto Raptors	Kendall Marshall	PG
14	Houston Rockets	Myers Leonard	C
15	Detroit Pistons	John Henson	PF
16	New York Knicks	Austin Rivers	SG
17	Dallas Mavericks	Myck Kabongo	PG
18	Atlanta Hawks	Terrence Ross	SG
19	Dallas Mavericks (via Magic)	Andrew Nicholson	PF
20	Portland Trail Blazers	Doron Lamb	SG
21	Indiana Pacers	Arnett Moultrie	PF
22	Chicago Bulls	Fab Melo	C
23	Los Angeles Clippers	Jeff Taylor	SF
24	San Antonio Spurs	Festus Ezeli	C
25	Los Angeles Lakers	Damian Lillard	PG
26	Boston Celtics	Evan Fournier	SG
27	Memphis Grizzlies	Ian Miller	PG
28	Oklahoma City Thunder	Kevin Jones	PF
29	Miami Heat	Will Barton	SG
30	Denver Nuggets	Furkan Aldemir	PF

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NBA Draft Recap Part II

NBA Draft - Round 2 Recap
Pick	Team	Player	Pos	Ht	Wt
1	Cleveland Cavaliers	Alex Young	SG
2	Charlotte Bobcats	Herb Pope	PF
3	Washington Wizards	Lebryan Nash	SF
4	Philadelphia 76ers	Darius Johnson-Odom	SG
5	New Jersey Nets	Yancy Gates	PF
6	Milwaukee Bucks	John Shurna	SF
7	Phoenix Suns	Draymond Green	SF
8	New Orleans Hornets	Tornike Shengelia	SF
9	Utah Jazz	John Jenkins	SG
10	Minnesota Timberwolves	Tony Mitchell	SF
11	Golden State Warriors	Hollis Thompson	SF
12	Sacramento Kings	Tony Wroten	PG
13	Houston Rockets	Royce White	SF
14	Toronto Raptors	Darius Miller	SF
15	Utah Jazz	Khris Middleton	SF
16	Dallas Mavericks	Tyshawn Taylor	PG
17	New York Knicks	Ashton Gibbs	PG
18	Atlanta Hawks	Kris Joseph	SF
19	Portland Trail Blazers	Tu Holloway	PG
20	Orlando Magic	William Buford	SG
21	Indiana Pacers	Mike Moser	PF
22	Chicago Bulls	Kyle Kuric	SG
23	Los Angeles Clippers	Kim English	SG
24	San Antonio Spurs	Lucas Nogueira	C
25	Los Angeles Lakers	Jae Crowder	SF
26	Boston Celtics	Robert Sacre	C
27	Denver Nuggets	Peyton Silva	PG
28	Memphis Grizzlies	Brandon Wood	PG
29	Oklahoma City Thunder	Ricardo Ratliffe	PF
30	Miami Heat	Tomas Satoransky	PG

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Off Season

After weeks of searching, The Utah Jazz have selected a new Head Coach and Assistant Coach.

Head Coach

Spoiler

Doug Collins

Spoiler

The Utah Jazz have selected Former 76ers coach, Doug Collins. "Doug is a great guy and he also knows how to spread the players out on the floor. We are hoping he can help the Big Men expand their game." GM castle said to the press.

Assistant Coach

Spoiler

Bill Laimbeer

"Bill is an all around good guy, and he will definitely help our guys improve on defense, and rebounding." Castle said about Laimbeer

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Off Season Moves

The Utah Jazz started making changes to the lineup quickly after the season ended. The Jazz decided not to offer contract extensions to Backup Point Guard Earl Watson and Small Forwards Josh Howard and CJ Miles.
"These are great guys, but they didn't perform as well as they should've so we are letting the go into Free Agency to test their worth." GM Castle said.




This Move leaves Gordon Hayward as the only SF on the roster. Reports say that the Jazz plan to make a splash in free agency.

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World Peace for All

The Utah Jazz signed former Lakers Small Forward Ron Artest, now named Metta World Peace. World Peace won several championships with the Lakers but decided to move on and test free agency. "It's a great feeling to still be wanted by a team. I'm getting up there in age but i still perform with a high level of intensity." World Peace told the media. World Peace is expected to come off of the bench and provide a strong defensive effort when Gordon Hayward struggles. World peace signed to a 2 year 2.15M deal.

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Re Uniting in Utah




Shortly after signing Metta World Peace, The Utah Jazz signed former Lakers Point Guard Derek Fisher. Fisher had a short stint with the Utah Jazz but asked to released to care for his ailing daughter. The Lakers did not offer a contract extension to Fisher at the end of the season. Fisher will not play very many minutes but will provide veteran leadership and pep talk the team during crunch time. "I'm an old man now, I don't expect as many minutes as i got with the Lakers but I'm glad to be back with the Utah Jazz and i hope I can teach these young guys a thing or two." Fisher said at a press conference. Fisher will most likely be the 11th or 12th man playing behind Devin Harris and Marquis Teague.

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Military Man comes to Utah






On the final day of free agency the Utah Jazz signed undrafted Center and Military veteran Bernard James to a 1 year 480k deal. James served in the Military before going to Florida State. The Jazz watched him closely during his time in the NCAA. James is expected to be a roster filler for now and a back up plan if Jefferson or Kanter are injured. there has been speculation that he will be moved to the 4 spot behind Paul Millsap and that Derrick Favors will become the Sixth Man behind Al Jefferson.

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Final Roster

Devin Harris

Devin Harris is the starting Point Guard for the Utah Jazz. Harris' main goal is to create shots for Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson. He will handle the ball up and down the court and take open shots when anyone else is being double teamed and will be the pick and roll ball handler.

Alec Burks

Alec Burks will be the starting Shooting Guard of the Utah Jazz. Alec's main goal is to hit mid range and 3 point jumpers. He will be the main wing player.

Gordon Hayward

Gordon Hayward will start at the Small Forward position. Hayward's goal is to set screens to free up his teammates, drive to the basket when one on one with players slower than him and hit open 3's. He can drive and he can hit from outside the arc giving him a deadly combination of skills.

Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap will be the starting Power Forward for the Utah Jazz. He will be the main scoring threat on pick and rolls and inside the paint. The team looks to him for rebounding and blocking.

Al Jefferson

Al Jefferson will be the starting Center for the Utah Jazz. Jefferson will be the main scorer in the post and the team looks to to knock down shots from inside and from mid range. Jefferson will team up with Paul Millsap in crashing the boards.

Derrick Favors

Derrick Favors will be the 6th man coming off of the bench and play behind Paul Millsap. The team looks to him for his rebounding and defense.

Metta World Peace

Metta World peace will be the 7th man coming off the bench for the Utah Jazz. World Peace will help provide a solid defensive effort against opponents that outmatch Gordon Hayward.

Marquis Teague


Marquis Teague will fill the 8th spot on the roster for the Utah Jazz. Teague will also be the No. 2 Point Guard behind Devin Harris. The Jazz hope to mold Teague into a superstar score first, pass second PG. His NBA Comparison is his older brother Jeff Teague.

Raja Bell

Raja Bell will fill the 9th spot on the Utah Jazz roster. Bell is the No.2 Shooting Guard behind Alec Burks. Bell is nearing the end of his career and will take on less minutes but more of a leadership role.

Enes Kanter

Enes Kanter will take the 10th spot on the roster. He will be the No.2 Center behind Al Jefferson. There will be rare occasions when Kanter will be subbed in for Millsap or Favors to see how the two big men work side by side.

Derek Fisher

Derek Fisher will be the 11th man on the roster for the Utah Jazz. Fisher will be the No.3 Point Guard behind Devin Harris and Marquis Teague. DFish will average around 6 min but will be the the motivational speaker during pre game and at the half. Fisher will be there to provide the most veteran leadership.

John Jenkins

John Jenkins will round out the bench as the 12th man for the Utah Jazz. Jenkins will play the role of No.3 Shooting Guard behind Alec Burks and Raja Bell. Jenkins will move to No.2 shooting guard if and after Raja Bell retires or chooses a smaller role.

Jeremy Evans

Jeremy Evans will be on the roster as a reserve player for the Utah Jazz. Evans will not play in every game. Evans will be in attendance with the team but will not suit up unless there is an injury or the roster is depleted.

Bernard James

Bernard James will also be listed on the roster as a reserve player. James will only see playing time if someone on the roster is injured and minutes need to be filled.

Khris Middleton

Kris Middleton will not see the NBA court this year. Instead, Middleton will be sent to the D-League to improve his skills. Middleton showed the least amount of skill during training camp and will have to improve in the D-League for a season or two.