No Country for Old Men: A Utah Jazz Story.
 Stockton and Malone dominated the league for nearly two decades as teammates on the Utah Jazz. While they were unable to win a championship together — they came up short in the NBA Finals twice, both times against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls — they're recognized as some of the best players to have ever graced the hardwood, especially at their respective positions. Stockton is often viewed as the ultimate point guard and there are only two players in NBA history who have ever scored more points in their career than Malone. On the strength of Stockton's passing and Malone's scoring, the two formed arguably the most feared pick-and-roll tandem in league history. In real life, 2002-03 was the final season for the duo, as Stockton retired and Malone joined up with Gary Payton, Kobe Bryant and Shaq to form a superteam with the Lakers. Again Malone came up short, losing the NBA Finals to the Detroit Pistons. While the Utah Jazz had a decent rebuild when they drafted Deron Williams in 2005 and teamed him with Carlos Boozer, they never made the NBA finals again. Let's see what I can do with the duo in their last season or two together. System: NBA2K11 PC Rosters: RRP 2003 Mod Sliders: RRP 2003 Draft Class: 2002, 2003 Draft (RMJH4) Season Length: 29 Games Playoff Format: 3-3-3-5 Quarter Length: 12 Minutes Sim Quarter Length: 12 Minutes Injuries: On Progressive Fatigue: On Player Roles: On Team Chemistry: On CPU Trades: On Trade Override: Off Season 2: NBA2K25 MyEras simmed to end of Kobe Era Season 1. |
Utah Jazz NBA Schedule.
 2002-03 Schedule. Game 1: Utah Jazz 112 - 92 Los Angeles Lakers. Game 2: Utah Jazz 101 - 93 Denver Nuggets. Game 3: Utah Jazz 109 - 98 Charlotte Hornets. Game 4: Utah Jazz 79 - 98 Miami Heat. Game 5: Houston Rockets 104 - 109 Utah Jazz. Game 6: Utah Jazz 96 - 101 Seattle Supersonics. Game 7: Orlando Magic 90 - 121 Utah Jazz. Game 8: Utah Jazz 96 - 101 Portland Trailblazers. Game 9: Utah Jazz 106 - 90 Phoenix Suns. Game 10: Utah Jazz 81 - 76 New York Knicks. Game 11: Utah Jazz 98 - 110 Toronto Raptors. Game 12: Utah Jazz 98 - 90 LA Clippers. Game 13: Philadelphia 76ers 81 - 83 Utah Jazz. Game 14: Utah Jazz 83 - 92 Chicago Bulls. Game 15: Utah Jazz 92 - 116 Milwaukee Bucks. Game 16: San Antonio Spurs 100 - 75 Utah Jazz. Game 17: Cleveland Cavaliers 85 - 95 Utah Jazz. Game 18: New Jersey Nets 112 - 110 Utah Jazz. Game 19: Minnesota Timberwolves 98 - 85 Utah Jazz. Game 20: Dallas Mavericks 102 - 98 Utah Jazz/ Game 21: Boston Celtics 104 - 108 Utah Jazz. Game 22: Atlanta Hawks 86 - 115 Utah Jazz Game 23:Vancouver Grizzlies 79 - 100 Utah Jazz. Game 24: Utah Jazz 89 - 96 Detroit Pistons. Game 25: Utah Jazz 86 - 109 Indiana Pacers. Game 26: Washington Wizards 114 - 96 Utah Jazz. Game 27: Golden State Warriors 88 - 97 Utah Jazz. Game 28: Sacramento Kings 85 - 116 Utah Jazz. 2003 Playoffs. Western Conference RD 1 Game 1: San Antonio Spurs 82 - 83 Utah Jazz. Western Conference RD 1 Game 2: Utah Jazz 80 - 104 San Antonio Spurs. Western Conference RD 1 Game 3: San Antonio Spurs 88 - 90 Utah Jazz. Western Conference Semi Finals Game 1: Utah Jazz 91 - 107 Minnesota Timberwolves. Western Conference Semi Finals Game 2: Minnesota Timberwolves 86 - 110 Utah Jazz. Western Conference Semi Finals Game 3: Utah Jazz 82 - 85 Minnesota Timberwolves. 2003-04 Schedule. |
Depth Chart and Roster.
Depth Chart and Roster. 2002-03 Season. <html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#7B047E" colspan="5"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Utah Jazz Depth Chart - 2002-03</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="8%"></td><td width="23%">STARTER</td><td width="23%">2ND</td><td width="23%">3RD</td><td width="23%">4TH</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>PG</td><td><b>John Stockton</b></td><td>Carlos Arroyo</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>SG</td><td><b>Penny Hardaway</b></td><td>DeShawn Stevenson</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>SF</td><td><b>Matt Harpring</b></td><td>Andrei Kirilenko</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>PF</td><td><b>Karl Malone</b></td><td>Darius Songaila</td><td>Scott Padgett</td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>C</td><td><b>Nenad Krstic</b></td><td>Chris Andersen</td><td>Jarron Collins</td><td></td></tr></table></body></html>  2003-04 Season. |
Kevin O’Connor steps down as GM.
  Kevin O’Connor steps down as GM, stays with team. June 9th, 2002. SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor will relinquish his duties as GM and move to a top executive position within the franchise, according to several media reports. The initial report came from ESPN, which also claims, according to NBA league sources, that former New York Knicks GM Mike Hobbs is the top candidate to replace O'Connor and that a deal is being finalized. Also, a report by the New York Times confirmed that Hobbs could be ready to return to the NBA after a one year absence with illness. Hobbs, 40, played basketball in the National Basketball League in Ireland, graduating in 1992, and had been with the Knicks as Assistant GM for four years and then Acting GM for one. Hobbs helped guide the Knicks to the NBA Finals where they lost 4-2 to the Los Angeles Lakers. In June 2001, Hobbs was hired for the open general manager position for the Golden State Warriors. One week late Hobbs took seriously ill and had to rescind his contract with the Warriors. Others who are reportedly targeted for the Jazz job are Phoenix Suns assistant GM David Griffin and San Antonio Spurs vice president and assistant GM Troy Weaver, who formerly worked for the Jazz for four years. The 53-year-old O'Connor became the Jazz general manager in 1999 and is set to remain with the organisation as the President of Basketball Operations. O'Connor joined the Jazz organization just after the team lost to Chicago in back-to-back NBA Finals. Efforts by the Deseret News to reach O'Connor and Jazz president Randy Rigby Monday were unsuccessful. |
Utah Jazz Hire Mike Hobbs as GM.
  Utah Jazz Hire Mike Hobbs as GM. SALT LAKE CITY (June 10th, 2002) — The Utah Jazz proudly announce the appointment of Mike Hobbs as the new General Manager, effective immediately. Hobbs, a highly respected figure in the basketball world, brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of success to the Jazz organization. Hobbs joins the Jazz after serving as the Assistant General Manager for the New York Knicks for four seasons. During his tenure with the Knicks, he played an instrumental role in their success, including a memorable run to the NBA Finals in 2001. His experience as the General Manager during that time showcased his ability to navigate high-pressure situations and make impactful decisions. "Mike Hobbs brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to our organization," said newly appointed President of Basketball Operations, Kevin O'Connor. "His extensive experience in the league and his dedication to building competitive teams make him the ideal candidate to lead our franchise forward." Following his tenure with the Knicks, Hobbs was appointed as the General Manager for the Golden State Warriors in June 2001. Unfortunately, due to health complications, he was unable to fulfill his duties and had to rescind his contract. However, after a successful recovery, Hobbs is now fully healthy and ready to take on the challenge of leading the Utah Jazz. "I am thrilled to join the Utah Jazz organization and work alongside President of Basketball Operations, Kevin O'Connor," said Mike Hobbs. "The Jazz have a rich history and a passionate fan base, and I am committed to building upon the foundation of success that has been established here." Hobbs will work closely with Kevin O'Connor in their respective roles, bringing a shared vision and a strong basketball acumen to the Jazz front office. Their collaboration is set to propel the team to new heights and continue the tradition of excellence that the Utah Jazz are known for. The Utah Jazz would like to extend a warm welcome to Mike Hobbs and express their excitement for the future under his leadership. The organization is confident that his expertise and dedication will lead to continued success on and off the court. |
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At least Kevin O'Connor has his journalism career to fall back on, just in case the basketball operations things doesn't work. ;)
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