Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a member of the Utah Jazz?
What are the rigors on the pitch? How much time do they spend in the weight room? What kind of food do they eat? What do they do for fun?
Thanks to the Utah Jazz, now you can find out.
From September 8-10, the Jazz will host a three-day, two-night fantasy camp with Utah alumni, owners, top executives and coaching staff.
Anyone over the age of 21 will be able to personally interact with members of the organization and see up close what it is like to be an NBA player. The camp includes lodging at the Grand America Hotel and participants will be able to play on the courts at the Utah Jazz practice facility at Zion’s Bank Basketball Camp.
Two former NBA stars who know what it’s like to be a member of the Jazz are Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, and they’ll be around throughout fantasy camp. They will put participants through drills, workouts and contests, all while serving as a sounding board for those curious about life in the league.
Following a successful college career that included a national championship while at Duke, Boozer was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2002. After averaging 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore, Boozer became a restricted free agent and eventually he agreed to a contract of six. One-year contract with the Jazz.
His first two seasons in Utah didn’t go as planned, suffering a host of injuries that didn’t allow the power forward to play to his full potential. But once healthy and entering his third year with the team, Boozer became a star.
He averaged a double-double (points-rebounds) over the next four years, including consecutive all-star appearances. He finished his career averaging 16.2 points and 9.5 rebounds, which increased to 19.3 points and 10.5 rebounds with the Jazz.
After starring at Illinois, Williams immediately became Utah’s point guard of the future and Boozer’s running mate after being drafted No. 3 in 2005. After a rookie season in which he went back and forth from the bench to holder, exploded the following year. him by averaging 16.2 points and 9.3 assists to lead the Jazz to the Western Conference Finals.
He followed that up with four straight seasons averaging a double-double (points-assists), earning two All-Star nominations with the Jazz during that time. Williams finished his career averaging 16.3 points and 8.1 assists per game, increasing those numbers to 17.3 points and 9.1 assists in his six seasons with Utah.
Attendees will not only have the opportunity to be coached by these legendary Jazzmen, but will also be able to speak with owner Ryan Smith and general manager Justin Zanik. They will also participate in a roundtable discussion with Utah coaches, discussing the finer points of the game and the upcoming season.
Other highlights include an NBA Combined tryout session, a luncheon prepared by team chef Anthony Zamora and a night at TopGolf with Williams, Boozer and other staff.
The three-day event has a packed schedule, beginning with a check-in at the Grand America Hotel on Thursday and ending with a photo and autograph session with Boozer and Williams on Saturday.