No Country for Old Men: A Utah Jazz Story.

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Re: No Country for Old Men: A Utah Jazz Story.

This is a great idea for a dynasty and I'm curious to see what happens after the season. Hopefully, Malone and Stockton stay for another rodeo.

The youth of the league has to feel embarrassed though, the MVP race came down to 40 year old Karl Malone and Michael Jordan

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Re: No Country for Old Men: A Utah Jazz Story.

Good luck here, my friend! After '14, I think 2K11 is up there with the best of them.

Yes I have been playing a lot of the older 2ks and this and 2k14 are the one's i enjoyed most! This roster had all the accurate contracts so it swayed me.

This is a great idea for a dynasty and I'm curious to see what happens after the season. Hopefully, Malone and Stockton stay for another rodeo.

The youth of the league has to feel embarrassed though, the MVP race came down to 40 year old Karl Malone and Michael Jordan

Yes I am looking forward to the offseason too, I am only controlling one team so it will be very interesting as to what happens. Malone and Jordan are killing it! You just never know how things will play out. McGrady and Grant Hill were not as hard to beat as I expected!

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Game 13 Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers

Game 13: Philadelphia 76ers 81 - 83 Utah Jazz



Malone makes the tough layup over Van Horn and Coleman. Malone almost had a triple double again with 18pts, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.

January 5th, 2003

76ers Starters
E. Snow
A. Iverson
K. Van Horn
D. Coleman
T. MacCulloch

Jazz Starters
J. Stockton
R. Bell
M. Harpring
K. Malone
G. Ostertag


Game Leaders
Pts - 33 - A. Iverson (76ers)
Rebs - 9 - K. Malone (Jazz)
Asts - 10 - J. Stockton, K. Malone (Jazz)
Stls - 5 - J. Stockton (Jazz)
Blks - 4 - T. MacCulloch (76ers)

Player of the Game
K. Malone (Jazz)
18 pts, 9 rebs, 10 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk.

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Game 14 Utah Jazz @ Chicago Bulls.

Game 14: Utah Jazz 83 - 92 Chicago Bulls.



Matt Harpring shot well tonight but the Bulls led by Jalen Rose had too much for the Jazz.

January 7th 2003.

Jazz Starters
J. Stockton
D. Stevenson
M. Harpring
K. Malone
G. Ostertag

Bulls Starters
J. Williams
J. Rose
D. Marshall
T. Chandler
E. Curry

Game Leaders
Pts - 28 - J. Rose (Bulls)
Rebs - 17 - D. Marshall ()Bulls
Asts - 6 - J. Williams (Bulls)
Stls - 3 - A. Kirilenko (Jazz)
Blks - 3 - T. Chandler (Bulls)

Player of the Game
J. Rose (Bulls)
28 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts, 1 blk.

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Game 15 Utah Jazz @ Milwaukee Bucks.

Game 15: Utah Jazz 92 - 116 Milwaukee Bucks.



The Mailman had another big game tonight, but the Bucks led by Allen and Redd got the win.

January 8th 2003.

Jazz Starters
J. Stockton
D. Stevenson
M. Harpring
K. Malone
N. Krstic

Bucks Starters
S. Cassell
M. Redd
R. Allen
T. Kukoc
A. Mason

Game Leaders
Pts - 29 - M. Redd (Bucks)
Rebs - 12 - T. Thomas (Bucks)
Asts - 10 - S. Cassell (Bucks)
Stls - 3 - R. Bell (Jazz)
Blks - 3 - K. Malone (Jazz)

Player of the Game
R. Allen (Bucks)
26 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl.

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Game 16 Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs.

Game 16: San Antonio Spurs 100 - 75 Utah Jazz



Stockton makes the tough layup early on. Stockton has moved into the top 5 MVP candidates this week.

January 10th, 2003

Spurs Starters
T. Parker
S. Smith
B. Bowen
T. Duncan
D. Robinson

Jazz Starters
J. Stockton
M. Harpring
A. Kirilenko
K. Malone
G. Ostertag


Game Leaders
Pts - 43 - T. Duncan (Spurs)
Rebs - 16 - T. Duncan (Spurs)
Asts - 6 - J. Stockton (Jazz)
Stls - 3 - R. Bell (Jazz)
Blks - 4 - T. Duncan, D. Robinson (Spurs)

Player of the Game
T. Duncan (Spurs)
43 pts, 16 rebs, 5 asts, 4 blks.

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Game 17 Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

Game 17: Cleveland Cavaliers 85 - 95 Utah Jazz



Krstic and Malone were dominant together tonight, Krstic with 19pts, 15 rebs and Malone with 40 pts and 13 rebs.

January 15th, 2003

Cavs Starters
D. Wagner
M. Palacio
J. Jones
C. Boozer
Z. Ilgaukas

Jazz Starters
J. Stockton
M. Harpring
A. Kirilenko
K. Malone
N. Krstic


Game Leaders
Pts - 40 - K. Malone (Jazz)
Rebs - 15 - N. Krstic (Jazz)
Asts - 8 - M. Harpring (Jazz)
Stls - 3 - C. Boozer (Cavs)
Blks - 3 - N. Krstic (Jazz)

Player of the Game
K. Malone (Jazz)
40 pts, 13 rebs, 4 asts, 1 blk.

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Game 18 Utah Jazz vs New Jersey Nets.

Game 18: New Jersey Nets 112 - 110 Utah Jazz



Harpring (22pts) and Kirilenko (20pts) showed up for the Jazz tonight, but the Nets ground out a narrow win.

January 29th, 2003

Nets Starters
J. Kidd
K. Kittles
R. Jefferson
K. Martin
D. Mutombo

Jazz Starters
J. Stockton
R. Bell
M. Harpring
K. Malone
N. Krstic


Game Leaders
Pts - 25 - K. Martin, K. Kittles (Nets)
Rebs - 12 - N. Krstic (Jazz)
Asts - 11 - J. Kidd (Nets)
Stls - 4 - K. Martin (Nets)
Blks - 2 - N. Krstic (Jazz)

Player of the Game
J. Kidd (Nets)
24 pts, 2 rebs, 11 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk.

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NBA Standing 1st Feb 2003.

NBA Standings - Updated: Feb 1, 2003
EAST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB
Philadelphia 76ers	12	6	0
Indiana Pacers	9	4	0.5
Milwaukee Bucks	12	7	0.5
Detroit Pistons	9	5	1.0
Chicago Bulls	9	6	1.5
Orlando Magic	10	7	1.5
New Jersey Nets	10	7	1.5
Charlotte Hornets	8	7	2.5
Atlanta Hawks	8	7	2.5
New York Knicks	9	9	3.0
Washington Wizards	10	12	4.0
Toronto Raptors	7	9	4.0
Cleveland Cavaliers	5	10	5.5
Boston Celtics	5	10	5.5
Miami Heat	4	12	7.0
WEST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB
Dallas Mavericks	12	4	0
Minnesota Timberwolves	10	6	2.0
Utah Jazz	11	7	2.0
Golden State Warriors	8	5	2.5
Seattle Supersonics	8	6	3.0
San Antonio Spurs	10	8	3.0
Sacramento Kings	9	8	3.5
Phoenix Suns	10	9	3.5
Houston Rockets	9	9	4.0
Portland Trailblazers	8	9	4.5
LA Clippers	6	7	4.5
LA Lakers	8	10	5.0
Vancouver Grizzlies	7	13	7.0
Denver Nuggets	5	13	8.0

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Award Races February 1st 2003.

Award Races February 1st 2003.

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Re: No Country for Old Men: A Utah Jazz Story.

Bit of a tough stretch for the Jazz the past few weeks any reason for concern?

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Re: No Country for Old Men: A Utah Jazz Story.

Bit of a tough stretch for the Jazz the past few weeks any reason for concern?

Well yes possibly! Big 2 guards are causing us issue. Stevenson and Bell aren't strong enough for them. And Kirilenko is strong enough but not quick enough! We got destroyed in the post by the Spurs, no surprise, but if Shaq gets healthy for the Lakers we are toast. Going to try and address some of that but there aren't great options out there! Only like a game or two before trade deadline

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Chapter 14: Call from Phoenix.

Chapter 14: Call from Phoenix.

Monday morning 6am

Right just getting an early burn on. Some of the other staff are in the gym working out. No better way to clear the mind that an early workout. Just as I was about to stretch my work phone rings.

Mike Hobbs: Hey, this is Mike here.

Bryan Colangelo: Hey, Mike, it's Bryan Colangelo, the General Manager of the Phoenix Suns. How's everything going?

Mike Hobbs: Hi, Bryan. Things are going well here in Utah. What can I do for you today?

Bryan Colangelo: I wanted to discuss a potential trade opportunity with you. We have Penny Hardaway available, and I believe he could be a great fit for your team. Penny brings veteran leadership, scoring ability, and versatility to the table.

Mike Hobbs: Interesting, Bryan. Penny Hardaway has had a storied career, and I understand the qualities he brings to the court. However, before we delve deeper, could you provide some details on the trade package you have in mind?

Bryan Colangelo: Absolutely, Mike. We're willing to include a 2003 1st Round Draft Pick in the deal, along with Penny. We believe this pick holds significant value and could be an enticing asset for the Jazz.

Mike Hobbs: I appreciate the offer, Bryan. The inclusion of a 1st Round Draft Pick definitely adds intrigue to the discussion. However, I need to assess how Penny's skill set and contract align with our team's needs and financial considerations.

Bryan Colangelo: Completely understand, Mike. Penny has been working hard to regain his form, and we believe he still has a lot to offer on the court. He could provide a scoring punch and veteran presence for your team, especially during crucial moments in games.

Mike Hobbs: I acknowledge Penny's talents, Bryan, but I need to evaluate how his addition would impact our roster and our team's chemistry. I also have to take into account our long-term plans and the development of our younger players.

Bryan Colangelo: I respect your due diligence, Mike. If there's anything more you need from me to facilitate this discussion, please let me know. We see value in making this trade, and we believe it could benefit both of our teams.

Mike Hobbs: Thank you, Bryan. I'll take your proposal back to our coaching staff and management team for further evaluation. We'll carefully consider the potential impact of adding Penny Hardaway and the value of the draft pick. I appreciate your willingness to engage in this conversation.

Bryan Colangelo: Absolutely, Mike. Take your time to assess the situation. If you have any further questions or need additional information, don't hesitate to reach out. I look forward to continuing our dialogue.

Mike Hobbs: Thank you, Bryan. I'll be in touch soon to discuss the next steps. Let's keep the lines of communication open as we explore this potential trade opportunity. Have a great day.

Bryan Colangelo: You too, Mike. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Take care.

Two weeks to the deadline and here we go. A lot of teams looking to freshen up their roster and make a playoff push, or just look for a better draft pick. We have been having some issues with 2 guards recently and Penny might help us out in this area. He's a big contract though, 4 years left. The 1st round pick is enticing though. Greg Ostertag will have to go in this trade, but after that it will be tough to match salary. I really don't want to include Matt Harpring. I'll have to see what Kevin (O' Connor) thinks about this one first.

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Game 19 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz.

Game 19: Minnesota Timberwolves 98 - 85 Utah Jazz



Stockton had 19 points tonight, but Troy Hudsons speed was too much as Hudson hit 37 to lead Minnesota to a big victory in Utah.

February 11th, 2003

Timberwolves Starters
T. Hudson
A. Peeler
W. Sczerbiak
K. Garnett
R. Nesterovic

Jazz Starters
J. Stockton
R. Bell
M. Harpring
K. Malone
N. Krstic


Game Leaders
Pts - 37 - T. Hudson (TWolves)
Rebs - 11 - M. Harpring (Jazz)
Asts - 7 - J. Stockton (Jazz)
Stls - 3 - R. Bell (Jazz)
Blks - 4 - K. Garnett (TWolves)

Player of the Game
T. Hudson (TWolves)
37 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl.

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All Star Weekend Review.

All Star Game: Eastern Conference 98 - 105 Western Conference.



Jordan had one last battle in the All Star Game with his heir apparent, Kobe Bryant.

2003 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
Eastern Conference		Western Conference
Head Coach: Larry Brown - Philadelphia 76ers		Head Coach: Don Nelson - Dallas Mavericks
Pos	Starters	Pos	Starters
PG	Jason Kidd - New Jersey Nets	PG	Steve Nash - Dallas Mavericks
SG	Tracy McGrady - Orlando Magic	SG	Kobe Bryant - LA Lakers
SF	Michael Jordan - Washington Wizards	SF	Shawn Marion - Phoenix Suns
PF	Kenyon - New Jersey Nets	PF	Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs
C	Ben Wallace - Detroit Pistons	C	Shaquille O'Neal - LA Lakers
Pos	Reserves	Pos	Reserves
SF	Latrell Sprewell - New York Knicks	PF	Chris Webber - Sacramento Kings
PF	Antoine Walker - Boston Celtics	PG	Steve Francis - Houston Rockets
SG	Ray Allen - Milwaukee Bucks	PG	John Stockton - Utah Jazz
C	Brendan Haywood - Washington Wizards	PF	Karl Malone - Utah Jazz
SG	Allen Iverson - Philadelphia 76ers	PF	Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas Mavericks
SG	Jerry Stackhouse - Washington Wizards	PG	Gilbert Arenas - Golden State Warriors
SG	Vince Carter - Toronto Raptors	C	Marcus Camby - Denver Nuggets

In what could be Michael Jordans last All Star game, Latrell Sprewell gave up his starting spot to Jordan on the night. That was about the most positive thing to happen for the East all night though, as the Western Conference showed their dominance from start to finish. Any team led by Tim Duncan (26pts, 10 rebs), Shaq now fully healthy (21pts, 12rebs) and Kobe Bryant (19pts, 6 asts) are always going to be very tough to beat. Despite Kevin Garnett missing the weekend with a foot injury, the East couldn't get close really at any stage.

The East started Kenyon Martin and Ben Wallace, two good defenders, but light years behind the Wests dominant post players. Jordan had 19 points matching Kobes output, but had no real impact on the game. The Wizards having 3 all stars was quite surprising, but Jerry Stackhouse finished top scorer for the East with 26 points.

Tim Duncan won All Star MVP at a canter with his 26 points. Karl Malone and John Stockton made probably their last all star appearances for the Jazz this season too. Jerry Sloan will be glad to see both played only about 15 minutes total. The Utah Jazz had a big weekend with Andrei Kirilenko and Nenad Krstic competing in the Rookie Challenge game. Kirilenko hit 20 points and Krstic hit 19 points. The Rookies led by Yao Ming (26 points and 12 rebounds) won a hard fought battle over the Sophomores led by Pau Gasol and Gilbert Arenas.

Jason Richardson of the Warriors took home the Slam Dunk Contest crown with a between the legs power jam. Peja Stojakovic of the Kings became the first Sacramento player to win 2 consecutive events at All-Star Weekend when he claimed the 3-Point Shootout title for the second year in a row.

All-Star Weekend wrap-up.

NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner: Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors
NBA 3-Point Shootout winner: Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento Kings
Rookie Challenge result: Sophomores 83, Rookies 96
Rookie Challenge MVP: Yao Ming, Houston Rockets (26 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists.)