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Utah Jazz: The Mailman sounds off, Jeremy Evans still on the Jr Jazz tour

By Ryan Aston

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Former NBA Player Karl Malone attends the game between the Utah Jazz and the Orlando Magic during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Former NBA Player Karl Malone attends the game between the Utah Jazz and the Orlando Magic during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone had a lot to say during a lengthy courtside interview on NBA-TV. Also — former Jazzman Jeremy Evans still explores rural Utah.

When I look at Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone today, I can’t help but think the now 54-year-old could still cause a ruckus on the hardwood. To this day, he continues to be the very picture of hours spent in the weight room.

Of course, Malone’s playing days are long behind him, but his physical attributes aren’t the only thing that have remained intact from his Jazz career. As ever, the Mailman is one of the game’s ultimate talkers away from the floor. And on Thursday night, he was in rare form on national television.

During Utah’s summer league bout with the Orlando Magic, Malone joined NBA-TV’s broadcast duo of Stu Jackson and Kristen Ledlow at courtside and didn’t pull punches as he waxed philosophical on all things hoops.

Whether you agreed with his takes or not, you could appreciate Karl Malone’s (as he refers to himself) “no effs given” attitude.

The Mailman talked about his feelings on the modern NBA, which are lukewarm at best. He gave advice on what young players should do to find success in the league. He went in on AAU programs, saying “it’s a money pit, it doesn’t help the NBA.”

However, my personal favorite sound from the interview was when he took players to task for not hitting the gym with the same vigor he does: “When’s somebody gonna lift some weights around this place?” Malone asked no one in particular.

But enough from me, the Mailman’s airing of grievances is something to be seen and heard.

Check it out —

Jeremy Evans is still Jr Jazz trippin’

Longtime Jazz fans will remember that Jeremy Evans was a regular on the team’s annual Jr. Jazz road trip. He even made the trip back in 2015 after his tenure with the team had essentially come to an end.

Apparently, he’s still traveling the same backwoods paths today with Nate Martinez, the Jazz’s director of youth programs — just for funsies.

Next: My journey to becoming the Jazz fan I am today

Clearly, Utah remains an important part of Evans’ journey through life and basketball.

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