Somebody is lying to us. Carlos Boozer is telling anyone, outside of Utah, who will listen that the Jazz say he no longer fits in their plans and they have “mutually agreed” to part ways via a trade. Kevin O’Connor says that no such conversation took place and they expect Boozer to live up to his contract. So who is telling the truth? My money is on Carlos as the liar. Ask Cleveland. Even if his wink, wink deal with the Cavs was technically illegal he still stabbed a benevolent blind guy in the back. I suppose the Jazz should have known that if you’re going to play with a snake you might get bit or, as they say in the Lower 48, if you’re going to play with an Alaskan, he might quit on you to pursue a bigger job while still in your employ.
What do the Jazz do from here? All indications are that they are actively pursuing a trade. Boozer’s expiring contract is valuable to teams looking to pick up cap room for the huge free agent class of next year. I propose that the Jazz hold on to that expiring contract. Remind him that HE CHOSE TO OPT-IN. He had every opportunity to leave. He can even see Chicago and Miami from his house. Punish him for his quasi adulterous flirtations with Chicago and Miami. Now, for the punishment: make him inactive for every single game next year. Destroy his value on the open market. Teams want to see what kind of season he can have if he’s healthy. Don’t give him that opportunity. Show them what they’d really be getting if they sign him: a tall, bald guy in an expensive suit to sit behind the bench for every game. That’s exactly what he’s given the Jazz.
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