I think the Jazz should have chosen Boozer over Millsap, because I think he’s proven that he’s the superior player.

I get that Boozer is vilified for everything under the sun in Utah, and some of that criticism is justified, although I haven’t seen anything that suggests he’s a cancer in the locker room.

I like Paul Millsap. I really do. He’s a slightly better defender, and he’s been more durable through the first three seasons of his career. But I don’t think he’ll develop the skill set required to become a perennial All-Star.

Boozer is one of the best low-post scorers in the league. He’s very underrated offensively. Sure, he’s subpar defensively, but I think he’s become the scapegoat for Utah’s lack of defense. Utah could have become stronger defensively if they would have paired Boozer with a defensive-minded center. Mehmet Okur is one of the worst defenders in the league.

Also, it’s worth noting that Utah would have had Boozer’s Bird Rights, and could have offered him more than anyone next summer.

How can you even question why the Jazz would choose Boozer over Millsap. Let me give you some ideas:

Boozer complains, is me first, misses 1/3 of games, cannot
and refuse to try to play defense, bad locker room example, makes bone head statements and is a jerk to the media, wouldn’t even comment when “he opted in”…..

73% of the fans don’t even want him here.

Millsap,

Better defender, never injured and wooooorrrrkkkkkkksss

Besides, how can you choose Boozer when he will just bolt in a year? Do you actually research NBA players lol…