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Why Jazz might consider Boozer deal

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Carlos Boozer can walk away from the Jazz and sign with whichever club he chooses after next season, according to the terms of his contract. Rumor is that the Miami Heat are preliminarily making him a priority target. Considering Boozer has a home in south Florida, and his child's health condition reportedly is aggravated by altitude, and remembering the way Boozer deserted the Cleveland Cavs to sign his current deal with the Jazz, is a trade the best way to protect themselves from any such scenario?

Salt Lake Tribune

Carlos Boozer, AP Carlos Boozer, AP
May 23, 2008  03:35 PM ET

Miami has that number 2 pick and little else. I think I would lose respect for Boozer if he left Utah because to me it seems like he isn't interested in winning as much as he's interested in money and what city he's in.

I guess his daughters condition is a legit excuse but what was the deal with Cleveland why would you not want to stay with Lebron James why would you not want to play with Deron Williams? Because Miami is a bigger party city?

May 23, 2008  03:54 PM ET

I saw this in the NY times...

WANTED:

One untrustworthy PF with majical ability to dissappear in the playoff. Call MD'A at MSG Hang up and call back if Isaah answers.

May 23, 2008  04:05 PM ET

Salt Lake City's average altitude is 4,327 feet. L.A. is at sea level.

That's what L.A. stands for 'Lower Altitude'. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

May 23, 2008  04:09 PM ET

Boozer I was reading he likes to party down in South Beach maybe he real is a boozer. I don't want this guy we have enough Power Forwards why don't we just trade every player and have a team with nothing but power forwards on it no pg's no sg's no c's just pf's!

May 23, 2008  04:19 PM ET

what's wrong with money and the city - wouldnt you change jobs for more money and a better location if you could - yeah we do need a good work enviroment, but .... $$$$ take the money and retire early. ( who's to say he might be unhappy with the Jazz) ? also a chance to play with D-wade and who ever the Heat draft with the #2 pick ( still a dumb move when compared to playing with LJ.) . and then there is the health of his daughter.

May 23, 2008  04:58 PM ET

Salt Lake City's average altitude is 4,327 feet. L.A. is at sea level.

That's what L.A. stands for 'Lower Altitude'. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Drunk Eli

No you really meant to say "Lame Asses."

Now you see how childish that is to take someones joke and change it. I hope this teaches you a lesson Drunk.

May 23, 2008  05:10 PM ET

L.A. is at sea level! No joke!

May 23, 2008  05:13 PM ET

It might do the Jazz better if he did leave...Boozer's not even that good anyway.

Definitely not a Karl Malone or a Charles Barkley like he and Jazz fans wish he were.

May 23, 2008  11:48 PM ET

Bargnani for Boozer

May 24, 2008  12:41 AM ET

with boozer it's all about the money...

May 24, 2008  01:54 AM ET

overrated
Alridge in portland is much better.

May 24, 2008  01:54 AM ET

our Lakers punked him

May 24, 2008  01:55 AM ET

GO PURPLE AND GOLD

May 24, 2008  02:20 AM ET

Trade him and Kirilenko. Millsap can develop into a monster power forward. He needs to develop some king of outside game but man can he rebound and play defense for a second year player. Real Jem.

May 24, 2008  08:23 PM ET

get born davis for #2 pick and golden states 14th pick trade marion to utah for boozer trade wright and cook to dallas for howard
baron davis ppg 21 ast 7.6 reb 4.6
dwayne wade ppg 24 ast 7 reb 4
josh howard ppg 12 reb 7 ast 2
carlos boozer ppg 16 reb 12 ast 3
marcus blount (what ever)
thats 80 points from starting lineup
plus defense

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May 27, 2008  10:28 AM ET

sounds like a good plan "miami herald". but you forgot udonis. and some sort of presence at center....let me know...

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