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Ep 07 | Britton Johnsen on the Final Four, Playing Pro Basketball

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EP 07 | The Utah Jazz Fan Show

Former NBA Player Britton Johnsen on the Final Four, Playing Pro Basketball and more!

On episode 07 of The Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by TryDayTrading.com…

Ryan and Kelby welcome Britton Johnsen, former NBA player and current pre and postgame analyst for the Utah Jazz on The Zone Sports Network.

Also, Adam from JabberJazz.com joins us to discuss the first month of NBA action and the Rev blesses us with another Sunday Sermon.

Ep 07 | Britton Johnsen on the Final Four, Playing Pro Basketball and more!

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!

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Ep 07 | Britton Johnsen on the Final Four, Playing Pro Basketball and more!

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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It’s Not ‘Too Early’ for the Utah Jazz | via JabberJazz.com

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It’s Not 'Too Early' for the Utah Jazz

It’s Not ‘Too Early’ for the Utah Jazz

By Adam Bushman (via JabberJazz.com)

“You are who your record says you are.”

“You’re only as good as the teams you beat.”

“If you wanna be the best, you gotta beat the best.”

These classic sports refrains have long been used to motivate, encourage, and propel teams and players alike to rise to the occasion and defeat a superior opponent. The power in these statements lie in the message that proving yourself in the moment your back is against the wall elevates you to a level you had yet to achieve.

The Utah Jazz entered the 2018-19 season with high expectations. Fans were anxious at the thought of challenging Houston for the 2nd Seed in the West and potentially arriving at the Western Conference Finals.

Fans weren’t the only ones hyped for this year. Donovan Mitchell penned the following words this off-season to Jazz fans in a Players’ Tribune article:

“Hopefully the next time we hang out at the airport, we’ll bring a trophy.”

Having just been awarded DPOY this summer, Rudy Gobert didn’t hold back his expectations, saying:

“I truly believe we’re going to win [a] championship.”

Like it or not, this is the bar and everyone wants to see measurable progress towards it.

Tough Early Season Schedule for the Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have endured a tough schedule to open the season. A combination of road trips, back to back games, injuries to star players, and off shooting nights have led to a slow start.

With a 6-6 record, the Utah Jazz remain afloat. The phrase “It’s early” has almost become a second slogan for this year’s Jazz as media personnel and fans remind themselves not to blow anything out of proportion.

On the other hand, it doesn’t matter when you lose, but to whom and how.

Memphis, Golden State, Minnesota, Toronto, and Denver have all secured wins against Utah to open the year. What’s the common thread between them? They are all good teams…some, even great.

Who Have the Utah Jazz Beaten?

Many sports analysts ask the question “Who have you beaten?” to judge a team’s trajectory. The Jazz’s only wins have come against bad teams or good teams without their star player. This paints a worrisome picture.

It is also important to note how the Utah Jazz have fallen to these opponents. You’d expect a defensive minded team like the Jazz to lose despite their stifling defense. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. In only one loss did the Jazz perform better than average defensively.

It appears the Jazz have lost their identity to some degree. For whatever reason, they are not the same defensive team as last year. If the Jazz aren’t a defensive team first, who are they?

Though the outlook seems dull and the future less than bright, all hope is not lost. The optimists are still correct: it’s still early in the season and the back half of the schedule is light. Come February and March, the Utah will have many opportunities to make up ground.

In fact, the Utah Jazz aren’t far off pace for a 50 win season. FiveThirtyEight, a renowned predictions source for sports and politics, currently projects a 52 win season.

However, should the Jazz continue to wilt before the good and great teams this year, a record sporting 50 wins will likely be hollow. Don’t underestimate the value of wins against the league’s elite; it’s the very measuring stick the Jazz must use to determine their greatness.

“If you wanna be the best, you gotta beat the best.”

“You’re only as good as the teams you beat.”

“You are who your record says you are.”

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.

Listen to 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.

Thus, 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

Look Out for Spida via JabberJazz.com’s Adam Bushman

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Spida MitchellSpida Mitchell, That Is…

The Amazing Spider-Man is one of the most beloved superheroes of the last 50 years. With hundreds of comics, scores of cartoons, and several live action films, we’ve all come to appreciate and expect the greatness of Spider-Man.

Donovan Mitchell, Utah’s own “Friendly, Neighborhood” Spida, has brought a frenzy to the Utah basketball landscape. Children and adults alike marvel at his abilities both on and off the court.

High Expectations for Spida

In his rookie season, Spida Mitchell tallied 20.5 pts, 3.7 rbs, and 3.7 asts on 50.6% eFG with a 16.7 Player Efficiency Rating. Only 18 other players from last year’s season achieved similar or superior production.

But just as expectations mounted for Spider-Man in the early days of crime solving, Donovan faces expectations during his sophomore season that loom as large as the mountains we love.

A lackluster, three game start to the season had fans and media personnel flustered and looking for answers. Had Donovan lost a step? What was going on? Why couldn’t he make shots? Why did he look so rusty? The questions felt legitimate and the answer, increasingly more daunting.

Spider-Man faced many adversaries throughout his rise to super hero status, each presenting unique challenges in different situations. Every duel began with marginal success as Spider-Man struggled to identify his opponents’ weakness. However, it was only a matter of time.

The Return of Spida

Since his slow start to the season, Donovan has come alive and reminded us fans just what a Spida can do. Following Utah’s loss to Memphis, Donovan is averaging 26.7 pts, 2.7 rbs, and 5.7 asts on 63.9% eFG.

He’s looking every bit the Spida Mitchell we knew and loved last year…and Jazz fans should expect plenty more!

Spider-Man inherited abilities and powers from day one, no doubt. But he also developed skills and talents over time that facilitated his rise to superhero. Superstardom is clearly up ahead for Mitchell but there’s plenty of improvement and development ahead. All signs point to him being well on his way.

One skill Donovan had yet to master during his rookie season was shooting pull-up three-point shots, of which he only made 29.3%. Through six games this season Donovan has shown remarkable progress, converting on 40.6% of his pull-up three-point attempts.

He was a master at converting shots at the rim. He averaged five attempts per game on 61.7% as a rookie. Mitchell hasn’t let his foot off the gas; he has continued to improve that percentage and currently sits at 76.7% on the same number of attempts per game.

Look Out For Spida

Donovan, like his super hero comparison, Spider-Man, will have his ups and downs. He will likely pass through another rough patch this very year.

Jazz fans can, however, count on Spida’s faith in himself to learn and improve. Do we, his fans, have the same faith in him?

There were time when Spider-Man needed the citizens of New York as much as they needed him. We owe our superstar, Spida Mitchell, the support he need to get through the good and the bad.

If Donovan has taught Jazz fans anything this year, it’s that you can’t hold him down for too long. Sooner or later, you better look out for Spida!

To see more Utah Jazz content from Adam Bushman, visit JabberJazz.com or follow @Jabber_Jazz on Twitter!

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

EPISODE 03 – Utah Jazz Season Begins, JabberJazz.com

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Episode 03 | Utah Jazz Season Begins

On episode 04, Jazz Fan Show hosts Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones discuss the results from the first full week of the Utah Jazz season before welcoming in this week’s superfan Kyle Crowther to discuss the Sportalk app. PLUS The Rev joins us from the road for his weekly sermon.

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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.

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