In Retrospect: Does Deron Williams miss Jerry Sloan?

For Deron Williams, almost everyday is like groundhog day in New Jersey. 

To put it lightly, Deron Williams must have really wanted out of Utah last season. As with most superstar players we assume their reason for leaving a team has to do with going from a smaller market to a bigger market. This gains them more exposure, allowing them to expand their brand. For example, like being sent from Utah to New Jersey[1]. Heading to a larger market also often includes playing for a team that can spend more money on players[2] and hire better coaches[3], which usually translates into more wins and ideally a championship[4]. As of right now the Utah Jazz, in the midst of a rebuilding phase, have five wins and three losses. The Deron Williams led New Jersey Nets, in the midst of a championship run[5], have two wins and seven losses. Again, Deron Williams must have really wanted out of Utah.

Week In Review: Goliath Stumbles, Wolves on the Rise

Through the draft, the Wolves have slowly assembled a Big Three to be reckoned with.

            

          Oh, how the mighty have fallen stumbled. After a little over a week of regular season action the defending champion Dallas Mavericks(1-4) find themselves at the bottom of the Southwest Division. The Lakers (3-3) lost their Christmas Day opener on a last second shot by Derrick Rose and after starting the season with consecutive loses have leveled out. And though every year looks to be the year age catches up to the Boston Celtics (2-3,) their three losses to start the season, followed by two unimpressive wins over the lowly Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards look to be a bad omen.