April 2 brought another bad day for the snake-bitten Utah Jazz franchise while the annual McDonald’s college All-American basketball game was being played in Houston, Texas. Here’s what happened:
First, Jazz general manager Justin Zanik had a kidney transplant in a local hospital. Best wishes and prayers for him. Second, the Utah Stars played in a G-League playoff game in Santa Cruz, California, and thirdly, the Jazz were busy losing another game at home to Cleveland — extending their losing streak. And former Jazz all-star Donovan Mitchell rested watching the game from the bench, not needed.
So where was the architect in charge of leading the Jazz to a future championship? CEO Danny Ainge? He wasn’t out scouting the talent at the previously mentioned games. He was at the Jazz game in Salt Lake City, watching this awful team that he has torn down, not built up.
Ryan Smith needs to look for another savior for this franchise. Danny Ainge has already proven that he’s not the one, in my opinion. He hasn’t accomplished anything and no one knows what his plans are. He has gotten rid of most of the talent and all those draft picks he has acquired can’t play. Where’s the blueprint? I find it hard to believe that Jazz fans continue to come out to see this failing team. Just mind-boggling.
Marty Bernstein, Midvale
