Five Questions: Jarrett Jack

by Dave on Dec 22, 2007 12:13 AM PST in News

The eyewitness game report is on the way, but while we're waiting here's a new feature we're debuting called "Five Questions". Basically we sit down with a player and ask them five things that are on our mind. Could be about the game, the team, or just about anything.

Tonight Ben sat down with Jarrett Jack.

Blazersedge: Talk about the atmosphere here tonight and the general feeling in the city during this win streak.

Man, the fans, they're here, they're loud, and they're into the game. What more could you ask for? [When it was draft time], I said I wanted to go to a team where we are taken seriously. This is it. I don't know how Coach is gonna call plays on Tuesday, it's gonna be crazy.

Blazersedge: It's been 22 years since the Blazers have played a home game in Portland on Christmas. When's the last time you played on Christmas?

It's been a while, but it's a family tradition to watch the Christmas NBA games, everybody's watching... Normally, I go outside and play football on Christmas.

Blazersedge: Talk about the last offensive sequence tonight. Were you looking to take those free throws knowing that they were going to foul? How good did it feel to knock them down? In those situations, with such limited time, do you have a play drawn up or is just whoever can get open off the pressure defense is the one to step up and hit the shots?

We always have a play setup, but everyone is an option, no matter what. The play wasn't drawn for me, but I gave Blake a look and I got it... I love being in that situation, I want to take those shots. That's why we play. Of course it felt great to hit them but that wasn't the only thing that won the game tonight. I mean look at Travis.

Blazersedge: On the radio on the way over to the Garden tonight, I heard Mr. Pritchard say that he thinks you guys, and especially the young guys, which I believe includes you, have "bought into the system." Tonight we saw many times you guys passing up a contested look to make the extra pass. Is that part of buying into the system or is that just how you guys are?

Without question. We like seeing each other excel. I'd rather make a great pass than a great shot, because that's how you win. I think a lot of people feel that way in this [locker room]. It's happening right now.

Blazersedge: Are you voting for Brandon for the All Star team?

Are you serious? If you can't see what this man is doing then you don't know basketball. He is an all star.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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RAD!!

thumbs up for the feature!! cant wait for brandon roy's interview! now to get mr.p.allenbig$$$$ to talk some smarts...

"Besides, I met a girl who loves basketball, blazers, and spurs. I'm sorry, you really can't dampen my mood right now :)" -ratbastird(after oden's surgery)

by nateinaloha on Dec 22, 2007 12:38 AM PST reply actions

Oh wow.. a blazersedge player interview

Hey Jarrett,

If you peruse this blog... please ignore anything that SergioFTW writes about you. You have fans that appreciate your hard-nosed play.

SergioFTW,

Please don't rip me a new one. I also like many parts of Sergio's game. I just don't think we are at the point of having to choose one or the other.

Thank you Ben for these new contributions.

by tweener on Dec 22, 2007 2:10 AM PST reply actions

Dave/Ben ...

Love the new feature ... But I missed the announcement (if there was one) of this and the in-game reports.

Is Ben now co-blogger or something?

Thanks guys!

by bfan on Dec 22, 2007 9:07 AM PST reply actions

Blazersedge Correspondent for Home Games

Here's the link to the New Feature

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by BlueBooYay on Dec 22, 2007 9:30 AM PST reply actions

Can you guys interview

The dude that sits under the basket and wipes up sweat? I want to know what's in his head and how he prepares for the game.

Happy Holidays and Mele Kalikimaka!

by tominhawaii on Dec 22, 2007 10:51 AM PST reply actions

Lol

That is my favorite "Real man of genius" radio commercial.

The Rose Garden is our House.

by JTDuck22 on Dec 22, 2007 1:10 PM PST up reply actions

JJ is awesome !

All summer long and throughout this season,
many fans have suggested packaging JJ in trades.
I've argued against such action. My reasoning has
been backed up by his comments in this interview.
He's a team 1st guy, and even though he has struggled at times, he's a leader and one of
the boys. Those that haven't played or coached
high level sports, fail to understand the true
worth of teamwork and chemistry in basketball.
Jack is big and tough for a combo guard, will
always try to drive hard to the basket and is
a very good FT shooter. In addition he's not
afraid to throw his body around on defense or
getting a big rebound. He has areas that need
improvement, but he's still young and growing
with his teammates/buddies. Don't underestimate
the TEAM or his MATES !

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Dec 22, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions