Published 8/27/2008
by Bryan Gonzalez
at Bleacher Report - NBA
After the disappointing loss in the playoffs to the Lakers, I've heard a lot of griping and moaning about the play of Carlos Boozer.
Well I am here to let you know that I, along with all Jazz fans, should be very excited about what they saw from not only Boozer, but Deron Williams and Andrei Kirilenko in the summer Olympics.
Granted Boozer saw extremely limited minutes, but what we saw from him when he played was a healthy looking back and hustle on defense, something that was missing from him for the last part of last season. Also he is entering a contract season, which usually brings out the best in a player so he can get his money.
Kirilenko played big minutes and was by far the best player on the Russian national team. Just looking at his stats made me very optimistic that he could come back and possibly even though not likely have another all-star year.
After signing a 3-year deal to remain in Utah, Williams earned a spot on the Team USA roster alongside draft rival Chris Paul and ...
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