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The curse of who? – Four ridiculous explanations to the Utah Jazz’s slow start

By Jared Woodcox

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 19: Jonas Jerebko #21 of the Golden State Warriors talks with media after the game against the Utah Jazz on October 19, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 19: Jonas Jerebko #21 of the Golden State Warriors talks with media after the game against the Utah Jazz on October 19, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 24: David Stockton of Team USA passes the ball during practice on June 24, 2018 at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Curse of the Legend’s Son

OK, now this one is crazy. But the Jazz’s play so far this season has been as well, so I don’t think we should overlook any possibilities.

We just spoke of the lone rotation player that Utah opted to part ways with, but what about the other player they let go in free agency? In order to sign draft pick Grayson Allen and extend a contract to former two-way player Georges Niang, the Jazz had to part ways with a pair of guys. Jerebko was the first, but the second was David Stockton, the son of Jazz legend John Stockton.

Alright, so I realize quite plainly that David never added that much to the team on the court or did much to help them win, but what if his removal from the team is the true cause to all this grief? After all, his signing in the first place was a little bit odd as it seemed like nothing more than a nostalgia pickup. Perhaps his addition appeased the basketball gods and allowed the Jazz to have their formidable finish.

Or maybe, signing him was the will of David’s legendary wizard of a father John Stockton himself, and by failing to bring him back, the Jazz angered their former star bringing about woe and misfortune upon the team.

It may seem ridiculous, but I really think we may be on to something here. Sure, David Stockton had a net rating of -46.3 last season, but his impact very well might have gone much deeper than that.

And if his departure offended the basketball gods, or worse, John Stockton, then the Curse of the Legend’s Son could be as deadly as them all.

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