Utah drafts deron williams

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:14 pm

This probably isn't good news for keith's playing time. I know Sloan loves him almost as much as we do but he's going to lose serious pt to williams if he stays in Utah.

BleedOrange · Post by **BleedOrange** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:42 pm

I hate to see this, but competition is a fact of life. Keith was going to face serious competition for sooner or later. He just has to man up.

Personally, I don't think William is that good. I like Head and Brown off of that team better.

Metz · Post by **Metz** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:47 pm

Keith's time in Utah is done. He will have a better chance on a better team soon enough.

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:50 pm

they just took another guard, a high schooler. not sure if he was a PG or SG, but yeah, it looks like Keith will be on the move. he might have to prove himself over again, but I think the past year and a half he's gotten in the league will go a long way on his resume.

UK Peregrine · Post by **UK Peregrine** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:34 am

Concerning Keith's future, Utah made this statement. It sounds like they are interested in retaining Keith's services.

OFFER COMING: The Jazz are likely to make a qualifying contract offer today to point guard Keith McLeod, basketball operations senior vice president Kevin O'Connor said Wednesday. If so, McLeod would become a restricted free agent and the Jazz would retain the right to match any offer to him from another team when the NBA's free-agency market opens Friday. McLeod, undrafted out of Bowling Green, was a part-time Jazz starter this past season.

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600145211,00.html

UK Peregrine · Post by **UK Peregrine** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:49 am

Does anyone know what is going on with Keith? The last I saw was that he decided not to attend Utah's summer camp. Does this mean Keith wants out of Utah no matter what? Utah has made a qualifying offer to him and has the ability to match any offer another team may make, so I not sure what the logic is of sitting out of Utah's camp. Camp would likely help him no matter where he ends up. Why skip?

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:06 pm

UK Peregrine wrote:Does anyone know what is going on with Keith? The last I saw was that he decided not to attend Utah's summer camp. Does this mean Keith wants out of Utah no matter what? Utah has made a qualifying offer to him and has the ability to match any offer another team may make, so I not sure what the logic is of sitting out of Utah's camp. Camp would likely help him no matter where he ends up. Why skip?

Keith doesn't have a contract. It's in his best interest NOT to play in a summer league where he could get hurt. Keith establsihed himself as a starter and showed he could perform against the NBA's best night in and night out. He doesn't need to re-establish that in a summer camp setting.

I asked the same question you did, UK, but when I was given the answer, it made sense. NONE of the NBA's 2005 class of rookies will play in a summer league until they've signed. Once Keith gets a deal on paper, I'm sure he'll be willing to lace it up when and wherever!

UK Peregrine · Post by **UK Peregrine** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:19 pm

Thanks Grant, that makes sense. I was curious because Utah's vice president of basketball operations and the Salt Lake Tribune made it sound like Keith had commited some grevious faux pas by not attending the camp.

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_2848271

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:11 pm

UK Peregrine wrote:Thanks Grant, that makes sense. I was curious because Utah's vice president of basketball operations and the Salt Lake Tribune made it sound like Keith had commited some grevious faux pas by not attending the camp.

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_2848271

I know, I read that too... plus FoxSports is beating up on him now too... Maybe it was the right move, maybe not... guess time will tell!