When the news hit that the Philadelphia 76ers were likely to sign Ersan Ilyasova, who was recently bought out by the Atlanta Hawks, many presumed that Trevor Booker would be the odd man out in Philly and that he would proceed to be bought out himself with the opportunity to sign wherever he preferred.
With that being so, several Jazz fans, including my J-Notes colleague Ryan Aston, were suddenly excited by the prospect of a potential reunion between the former fan favorite and the Utah Jazz. To say Booker was beloved during his time in Salt Lake City would be a vast understatement and his energy, veteran leadership and experience would make him a welcome addition for a Jazz team aiming to make a playoff push.