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NBA Teams - Utah Jazz Team Profile

From Dennis Velasco, for About.com

Introduction:

Originally based in New Orleans, the Jazz moved to Utah because of being financial unsuccessful in City of Saints, even though "Pistol" Pete Maravich was on the team. Maravich is the only Hall of Famer for the Jazz. That is, until John Stockton and Karl Malone are eventually inducted.

Arena Stats:

Name: EnergySolutions Arena
Opened: 1991
Capacity: 20,000
Defining Characteristic(s): EnergySolutions Arena was formerly named the Delta Center until November 2006 when the naming rights were sold. As the Delta Center, the arena hosted the short track speed skating and figure skating competitions during the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also the home of the Arena Football League's Utah Blaze.

Brief History:

Founded: 1974
First NBA Championship: None
Last NBA Championship: None
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: Two
Number of Division Championships: Seven
Number of Playoff Appearances: 21

Hall of Fame Players:
  • "Pistol" Pete Maravich
Ticket Prices and Buying Tickets:

Lowest: $9.00
Highest: $99.00

About.com Player Profiles:

More Information:
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