The NBA Awards for the past season were handed out tonight. My friend posted this picture tonight of Rudy Gobert's win with the caption: Well Deserved!
And I agree.
There was a time when I was a huge Utah Jazz fan. I followed the team and watched almost every game through several seasons. Of course, that's when they were winning. The rise of the Jazz in the mid-1980s to the end of the 1990s was special. It brought a sense of pride to the community.
Then came the down years. The teams battled, but could never reach the salad days of Stockton/Malone/Layden/Sloan. But over the past four years, the little team in Salt Lake City has improved each year, reaching the play-offs last year and this year. It's been fun again.
This year, like years in the past, was special. The team battled not only the other teams but injuries. Of course, those in our area believe members of the Utah Jazz should have won more NBA awards this year, namely Rookie of the Year and Coach of the year. They went to other teams and other players. I'm sure the sports radio airwaves will be filled with opinions, discussions, the pros and cons of those decisions.
It's easy to get caught up in what could have been. I just hope the fans remember what an incredible year it was instead of wishing the other voters had the same opinion as the as to who should have won this year's awards. And, as those who follow teams that don't win it all say, there's always next year.
As it stands now, I plan on watching game next year, or at least, following the team to see how they do. They might improve, or they may take a step back. As a fan, I can only hope they do their best. And perhaps, they will be the victor and amass more of those spoils. Time will tell.
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