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Giricek says he was disrespected by Jazz

By Michael Hurd

Gordan Giricek

Gordan Giricek was neither surprised nor nostalgic when he was dealt from the Utah Jazz to the Philadelphia 76ers.

This season, Giricek had seen limited playing time and had an ongoing feud with veteran coach Jerry Sloan. Giricek said he wasn't surprised by the trade because he had asked for the move.

"I loved the city, but somehow I couldn't find a right spot with the team," he said. "The only thing I asked always is to be respected as a man. Not as a basketball player, just as a man. And I didn't feel that was so."

Source: Phiadelphia InquirerNew Window

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  1. Mark H
    1. Posted by Mark H Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:07 pm EDT

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    Giricek isn't gonna be respected no matter what team he plays for.
  2. G Money
    2. Posted by G Money Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    good move for utah, too bad they built there team around a guy who lied to a blind man
  3. SiteVIN.com
    3. Posted by SiteVIN.com Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    who is this?
  4. SiteVIN.com
    4. Posted by SiteVIN.com Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    Please, someone translate what The Fonz is trying to say.
    Go Pistons!
  5. SiteVIN.com
    5. Posted by SiteVIN.com Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    Please, someone translate what The Fonz is trying to say.
    Go Pistons!
  6. jeezee10
    6. Posted by jeezee10 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Giricek should be thankful Jerry Sloan is a laconic man. But the owner, Miller, has said enough to give the impression that Giricek is a selfish player who cares more about the points he makes than what the coach wants him to do. Jerry was a hard-nosed player who can hustle with the best of them. That's why his career was shortlived (knee injuries). Gordan, it's not a macho thing, or personal, but don't be an insubordinate player. And I hope, when you are cut off by your new team at the end of the season and become a journeyman, you can take it like a man you say you are, which was disprespected by the Jazz!
  7. A Yahoo! User
    7. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    # 5 fonz...stop smoking that stuff...lol
    go lakers!
  8. boo
    8. Posted by boo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    who lied to a blind man and what does it have to do with this story?
  9. jeezee10
    9. Posted by jeezee10 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Giricek should be thankful Jerry Sloan is a laconic man. But the owner, Miller, has said enough to give the impression that Giricek is a selfish player who cares more about the points he makes than what the coach wants him to do. Jerry was a hard-nosed player who can hustle with the best of them. That's why his career was shortlived (knee injuries). Gordan, it's not a macho thing, or personal, but don't be an insubordinate player. And I hope, when you are cut off by your new team at the end of the season and become a journeyman, you can take it like a man you say you are, which was disprespected by the Jazz!
  10. SuperD
    10. Posted by SuperD Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Great trade for the Jazz. All during this losing streak(4-11 in last 15 games) the opposition has packed it in with zone defence and dared the Jazz to hit outside shots and guess what. It works. They had little or no consistent three-point threat. Last year Okur was that guy but obviously this year hasn't got it done. Korver is a huge addition and now they will think twice about not guarding the outside shot. Plus they got rid of malcontent and untalented player in Giricek. Great move Jazz.
  11. The Bee
    11. Posted by The Bee Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    Wait till Korver starts killing you on the defensive side of the ball. Think Damon Jones
  12. The Bee
    12. Posted by The Bee Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    Boozer lied to the Cavs owner (blind) about a verbal agree ment to return a few years ago.
  13. Cotton Piquer
    13. Posted by Cotton Piquer Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    Super D
    Did you notice that Okur missed 5 straight games & the Jazz lost them all? Then when Okur came back Sloan kept playing Milsap? And the Jazz are still losing. Is it that Okur isn't getting it done, or the Jazz can't get it done withoiut Okur? Remember the Jazz have been 10-4 without Boozer this year and last year. Okur played so well without Boozer that he made the all-star team last year.
  14. Bball Guru
    14. Posted by Bball Guru Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Good move for the Jazz. Korver is a consistent scorer and one of the best three-point specialists in the NBA. Giricek was no good. Maybe he can re-invent himself in Philly. BTW, Philly screwed up when they got rid of AI (the good one)...
  15. Create Wonders
    15. Posted by Create Wonders Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    It wasn't just Korver! They got Korver and a 1st round pick...they really screwed over the Sixers!
  16. thabeast2004
    16. Posted by thabeast2004 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    good trade kover should get a lot of wide open shots that he lacked in philly
  17. Joseph
    17. Posted by Joseph Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    If I made $43,000 for each 3 hour ride on the bench like Giricek did, I think I would have learned real quick to say "Yes Sir" and "Thank You" and then work for the good of the team and the final score IF I got a chance to play instead of doing a lot of beating my own chest and patting my own back. Respect is earned. When someone becomes "a man" they know that and then get the respect they yearn for. That's life's lesson, Giri. Sorry, you haven't learned that yet. Good luck when your new found fame in the city of brotherly love finds you without a home again in the off season. Maybe you can move back to the City of Salt and work in a soup kitchen there to learn a little unselfishness. Then you'll be respected as a man.
  18. Cotton Piquer
    18. Posted by Cotton Piquer Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    Jerry Sloan is senile. He is trying to make Boozer & Williams into Stockton & Malone, and wants
    Korver to play Jeff Hornacek. And he loves Milsap because he played @ La. Tech like Malone.
    Sloan has dissed Kirilenko, & Giricek, and is playing Milsap over Okur even though Okur is ready to play.
    Since benching Giracek, & no longer getting Williams to share the ball with Kirilenko, and playing Milsap over Okur, The Jazz have been the worst team in the NBA.
    I used to respect Sloan, but his obvious disdain for foreign players makes him just like most posters on here. SICK!
  19. dbow2019
    19. Posted by dbow2019 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    anyone who says taht this is a bad move for the sixers is dumb, this not only gives us a first round draft choice but it also gives us giriceks expiring contract, and this years free agency list is insane, it doesnt make us any better, but thats a good thing considering we are a rebuilding team and we want all the high draft choices we can get
  20. babniki
    20. Posted by babniki Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    Unbiased, the pick-and-roll is Sloan's style (Stockton and Malone) of course he is trying to make that happen again. But i don't think he plays Milsap because of his school, he plays him because he flies all over the court and being effective. He was the surprise rookie last year. As for AK, it looks like he is trying to be more of a passer now, he has more assists this season than any other, his role has definately changed, is it Sloans fault? Probably.
    But for this new guy kolver, we shall see what he does for us. I am crossing my fingers.
  21. Kenneth L
    21. Posted by Kenneth L Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:54 pm EDT

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    Too bad he lowered himself to such a standard to make comments like this. I used to think he was a good guy until now. Man up and quit being childish! Slamming your old team does not make you look better or make them look worse, just make you look childish.....
  22. Kenneth L
    22. Posted by Kenneth L Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:54 pm EDT

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    Too bad he lowered himself to such a standard to make comments like this. I used to think he was a good guy until now. Man up and quit being childish! Slamming your old team does not make you look better or make them look worse, just make you look childish.....
  23. Chuck e luv
    23. Posted by Chuck e luv Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:36 pm EDT

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    sloan is the man in utah, not any of the players. his style of play has brought years and years of success to the jazz. if some punk player doesn't like, then ship him out. i love the jazz and the players but it's the coach that makes utah a special team

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