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Reputation:96
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Since:Mar 22, 2007
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Hey Jazz fans. For most of what I can remember, I've always considered Jazz Fans very classy and good overall individuals. This opinion chaned a little bit when they Lakers played in Utah though and Derek Fisher was booed by a lot of people. My question to you guys is what do you think about that. Was the booing a minority, or is Derek Fisher really a hated person now in Utah for doing what was best for his baby girl?
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Reputation:85
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 12, 2007
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I don't live in Utath, and I can't be there to boo him or cheer him. But I have been a Jazz fan for 20 years and I can tell you this......Derek Fisher was one of my most hated rivals for years before he played for the Jazz last year. I think the problem is this......it was VERY hard to root for him, then we did, he asked out of his contract so he could be closer to the hospital in NY that was taking care of his little girl and then he signs back with the hated Lakers and is still flying across the country to the same hospital. Kinda smells funny.....I don't wish him or his family any ill will.....but on the court I can't respect him at all.
Anyway......hopefully the Jazz can make it a series tonight. Go Jazz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 8, 2006
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People seem to forget that when the Jazz traded for Derek Fisher, there was speculation that he would not show up and demand a trade. The perception was that he never wanted to play in Utah in the first place. Then after asking out of his contract, he goes back to where he wanted to be anyway.
Whatever the truth is, only Fisher knows, and I don't really care. I think people make waaayyyy too much out of booing. Nobody is wishing his family any ill will. Fans boo because he left them for a rival. Big deal.
Unless names do, in fact, hurt you this is a non issue.
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 22, 2008
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I think this a case of Jazz fans doing what they do best: whining for absolutely no good reason. Far be it for them to just let go of a situation that didn't necessarily work out for them - to boo Derek Fisher for doing what he thought best for his family - for putting family before basketball - is to demonstrate a certain kind of classlessness that goes beyond reprehensible. I mean, just think about it...what on earth could one possibly hope to gain by booing Derek Fisher??? What possible good could ever come from that???
The only good that comes from booing Derek Fisher at the godforsaken Energy Solutions Arena is - ironically - reserved for Laker fans who can then reap the benefits of a re-energized, ruthless Laker team as they refocus that negative energy into ripping the collective throats out of the Jazz faithful.
Go ahead, boo Derek Fisher again tonight - I dare you!
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Reputation:92
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 25, 2008
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ok well i thought fisher's daughter was in L.A. and would see other docs in ny. I dont know but regardless the Jazz fans at the stadium seem to hate him a lot, but that could just be me. we wont know for sure till tonight when they call his name.
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 1, 2006
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Question...
How is it better for his family to tack on extra flight hours as they commute from NY to LA? I had no problem with it when I though the daughter was getting treatment in LA. I really don't see how this benefits the family at all. I guess the city of Salt Lake just wasn't good enough for the Fishers.
What I think is funny is how nobody recognizes the fact that the Jazz organization was understanding enough to let him out of his contract when we had absolutely no back-up for Williams. Have you ever heard of something like that before? Obviously this was a big hit on the team. ( I could be wrong but I thought the Jazz released him to sigh with the Knicks and then Fisher pulled a switch in the middle).
Classless on the Jazz side... I think not, it was quite the opposite. If you actually understood what took place I don't think you would have a problem.
Nobody booed him for making the best desision for his family, he was booed for ditching his team for a little convienance while slighting an entire city.
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Jul 18, 2007
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Last time I looked at a map New York is closer to SLC than LA, Fisher pulled a cheap stunt, however, one can look at this way, it was payback to the Jazz for when the hijacked Boozer out of Cleveland. One reaps what one sows.
Don't despair Jazz fans, this series has a long way to go, just hold service the next 2 games, then steal gaem 5 in LA.
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 8, 2006
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Oh be still my beating heart...
Far be it from be to be picky here, but I don't hink Derek Fisher is the only person in the United States who has a sick child or family member.
I guess one of the differences between us is that I can't call up Phil Jackson and tell him that I don't think I can come in to work today because my wife is sick from radiation treatments, and the kids have a busy day.
Maybe Plaschke needs to come to my house and write an article.
Spare me. Everyone feels for the guy going through something tough. But you know what? Derrek Lee is too. Boomer Esiason. It is not new for an athlete to have challenges in his personal life with their children.
The new thing here is that he wormed his way out of his deal for reasons that were not just that challenge. I doubt that the boos are the worse thing to happen to him.
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