<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">One of the Utah Jazz's weaknesses last season was the defense played by their guards. They tried to address that this summer by trading to get 7-foot-2 center Greg Ostertag back to take up more room inside and give the guards a little backup help. And today, assuming Toronto unrestricted free-agent guard Milt Palacio passes his doctors' examination this morning, the Jazz will add the veteran defender to the point guard spot to go along with No. 3 overall draft choice Deron Williams and, probably, restricted free agent Keith McLeod. Palacio was in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, visiting with Jazz senior vice president of basketball operations Kevin O'Connor, and agreed to sign a contract with Utah today, if all goes well with the physical. Terms were not disclosed. Utah is still interested in San Antonio restricted free agent guard Devin Brown, who likely became more available Wednesday when the Spurs signed hot free agent Michael Finley. "That's an interesting deal," O'Connor observed. And it wants to retain McLeod, who has had talks with Toronto, which knew it would likely lose Palacio. If Utah is able to keep McLeod ? he has presented no offer sheets so far ? it would likely be more in the market for another shooting guard as the free-agent chase progresses into September.</div> <div align="center">Source </div>
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bobcats:</div><div class="quote_post">Congrats to Utah. They got the greatest PG of all time, possibly the best player of all time.</div> LOL Are you kidding, how come you like this guy so much I heard he sux nuts.
It's been a longtime joke within the Raps forum that Milt was the new MVP. He might not be an All-Star, but he can hit the mid range J and also pass with efficiency. I used to hate him for dribbling out shot clocks but his play in the second half of the season really impressed me. He made better decisions with the ball and did a great job when starting at point guard. The Jazz made a great addition; Palacio is going to do a really good job backing up Williams.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting J_Ray:</div><div class="quote_post">LOL Are you kidding, how come you like this guy so much I heard he sux nuts. </div> Are kidding me? Milt Palacio sucks? This guy puts Magic Johnson to shame. BTW, if you havn't noticed by now, Raptors fans are being sarcastic.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">It's been a longtime joke within the Raps forum that Milt was the new MVP. He might not be an All-Star, but he can hit the mid range J and also pass with efficiency. I used to hate him for dribbling out shot clocks but his play in the second half of the season really impressed me. He made better decisions with the ball and did a great job when starting at point guard. The Jazz made a great addition; Palacio is going to do a really good job backing up Williams.</div> I agree with Trip here especially about the way he dribbled the ball down to the last second. So frustrating for me to watch but he did improve in the second half. His shot got better and was putting the ball where it needed to be. He should do a good job backing up for Deron.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting J_Ray:</div><div class="quote_post">LOL Are you kidding, how come you like this guy so much I heard he sux nuts. </div> I can't believe you just said that, I don't even know what to say in reply, I'm very shocked indeed. Milt might even be challenging Deron for the starting spot on the team.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting og15:</div><div class="quote_post">I can't believe you just said that, I don't even know what to say in reply, I'm very shocked indeed. Milt might even be challenging Deron for the starting spot on the team. </div> LOL He'll probably start, either him or McLeod cuz Sloan don't like to play rookies, I think Deron will be starting by end of season though
