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Coach Phil discusses the Lakers, Lebron’s disrespect, NBA Officials blown calls and more!

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On Episode 61 of the Utah Jazz Fan Show, brought you by TryDayTrading.com, Kelby Jones invited Coach Phil in to cover for Ryan Van Dorn while he is on a trip in Mexico.

Kelby and Phil discussed the following questions…

  • Are the Los Angeles Lakers actually good?
  • Was Lebron James being disrespectful by removing his shoes?
  • Why are the NBA Officials missing so many easy calls now?
  • How important is team chemistry really and will the Jazz figure it out?
  • Will Giannis be back-to-back MVP?
  • …and much more!

Watch the video below to see exactly what they had to say:

About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Saturdays at Noon on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

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Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

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Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

Coach Phil discusses the Lakers, Lebron's disrespect, NBA Officials blown calls and more!

Coach Phil(osophy) | Harden’s Flops Ruining Youth Basketball

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“How are playing styles of current NBA players affecting youth basketball around the country?”

As the NBA continues to push it’s offensive product, we are continually seeing a lack of defense. The poster boy for this (drawing bogus fouls) is none other than James Harden, who I’ll discuss later on.

It seems to me that the league is lacking coaches willing to play through the foul-count. If they were more focused on defense and forced the refs to continue making calls, the entire league could get away from the 140-point games we’ve been seeing.

Now, I’m not suggesting that all these points aren’t good for the league. What I’m saying is that this type of play is giving the youth an unrealistic view of basketball.

Defense should be the absolute first thing every young basketball player learns. Then, as bodies grow and basketball IQs increase, these players can work on breaking down a good defense.

Right now, young players are only seeing ISO (isolation) ball, slam dunks and 3’s. None of this is realistic in the youth arena.

James Harden – Loophole Extraordinaire

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that James Harden has found the loophole for defensive fouls.

James Harden's Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

He attacks the basket and is rewarded for throwing his body into the defense, even though establishing contact is not necessarily drawing a foul. Bull-rushing through the lane and getting the foul has turned the NBA purely into 3PAs and free throws.

Harden alone has averaged 10.2 FT’s per game over the last SIX YEARS!!

James Harden's Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

I believe Donovan Mitchell said it best:

“If that’s what he needs to win the MVP, so be it.”

James Harden's Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

I’m not unhappy with the way the league plays offense as a whole, but if more teams were willing to get aggressive, get into the offense AND give everything they had on defense, the outcome may be different.

Too bad we can’t get playoff defense during the regular season. I guess that’s why we watch 82 games… to get to the chance to win 16.

Coach Phil’s Conclusion?

James Harden’s Flops Are Ruining Youth Basketball

About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud

Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming Giveaways, including our first giveaway…

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A
SIGNED CUSTOM DONOVAN MITCHELL JERSEY

Ep 10 | Mighty Quinn (Teach Me How to Jimmer) on being a Jazz fan & Coach Phil talks Lebron’s legacy

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The Utah Jazz Fan Show – Episode 10

Mighty Quinn on what it means to be a Utah Jazz Fan and Coach Phil discusses Lebron’s NBA legacy

On episode 10 (Can you believe we made it?) of The Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by…

Ryan and Kelby welcome in Mighty Quinn (Teach Me How to Jimmer) to discuss why he’s a Utah Jazz fan and what exactly that means.

PLUS, Coach Phil stops by to give us his thoughts on bringing in Kyle Korver and where Lebron stands in the GOAT rankings.

About The Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud

Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

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Coaches or Players? Who’s More Important to NBA Success?

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Ask Coach Phil

“Are players or coaches more important when it comes to NBA success?“

First, let’s look at (recently fired) Ty Lue, Luke Walton, Steve Kerr, and our very own Quin Snyder.

Sure, the Cavs went to the Finals last year, but besides Lebron leaving, the team basically stayed the same. The results? An 0-6 start and a fired Ty Lue.

Luke Walton took over the Warriors coaching responsibilities in Steve Kerr’s absence. He went an unprecedented 39-4, starting 24-0, and eventually got the Lakers Head Coaching position. None of that technically counts, as wins are awarded to the head coach, but you have to believe it was more the players rather than the coach.

Why? His record starting this season with the Lakers over the past two years is 61-103.

Is Steve Kerr really this good or does he allow his three, then four, now FIVE All-Stars to run the show?

Will Ty Lue find another coaching position? Will Luke all of a sudden be a terrific coach now that Lebron plays for the Lakers??

Quin Snyder’s Approach

Quin Snyder has got something going with Jazz Nation. I like the approach he has taken.

His record starting his 5th year is 177-153, steadily improving as his tenure lengthens. He even lost potentially Utah’s biggest star in the last decade and continues to get better.

The “team” approach needs to be adopted by more across the league. The guys we have are truly buying into this philosophy. From their actions on the court, their interactions with the fan base, to the many “different” leading scorers every night.

In the first five or so games, Mitchell, Ingles and Rubio have taken turns pouring in the most points. In a game filled with the Big 3, Big 4 and in the Warriors case Big 5, Coach Quin continues to build the “team” concept. The new #teamiseverything is proof.

Team isn’t any one thing, team is everything.

This is only a nod to what Coach  Snyder kept saying all throughout last year:

“The strength of our team, is our team.”

Time will only tell if we can keep the growth like it has been, but for now, others should learn from the same blueprint Utah has been using.

Coach Phil’s Conclusion?

Pieces help to finish the puzzle, but ultimately, if you are trying to get guys to buy in on your culture, build it yourself.

About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud

Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming Giveaways, including our first giveaway…

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A
SIGNED CUSTOM DONOVAN MITCHELL JERSEY