JazzFan 4 Life

I've neglected my blog just because I've been a little tired, my wife and I were on vacation and it's just been hectic overall. Here are some quick thoughts on the Jazz:

• Deron is struggling -- Sure the scoring average has been around 16.5 ppg each month this year (16.7 ppg in Nov, 16.9 ppg in Dec and 16.8 so far), but his shooting percentage sucks. He went from a healthy 47 percent in November to a steady slide. He's now bottomed out at 38 percent from the field. Worst of all, when he's been open, he doesn't seem confident in shooting a jumper. Not a good sign.
• Giricek is no sharp-shooter -- This guy is supposed to be the 3-point shooter in the starting line-up, right? Then explain to me why he only has made 5 of 19 of his 3-pointers in the last two months! He's a frustrating player to watch (he can't seem to make a pass without doing so off the dribble or, worse yet, jumping in the air). I would love to see him traded ... ANYWHERE! He's gotta have incriminating, naked photos of Jerry Sloan or something ... that has to be the only reason he gets consistent time.
  
• Boozer's production doesn't change -- When the Jazz started 13-4, Boozer was quietly being mentioned as an MVP candidate as he was powering the team's start. The Jazz have been a little better than .500 since then (11-10) and there have been more than a few games in which Boozer hasn't played like the team's best player. Sure, he gets his 20 points and 10 rebounds, but he doesn't demand the ball and take over the game when the Jazz blow a lead and turn a safe lead into a close game. I'm starting to think he doesn't have that ability, but maybe it will come.