Former Jazz All-Star Attends Preseason Opener Against Raptors
Oct 2, 2022, 5:32 PM
Carlos Boozer #5 of the Utah Jazz walks off the court after they beat the Denver Nuggets in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena on April 30, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Jazz star Carlos Boozer attended the team’s preseason-opening game against the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors hosted the Jazz at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Sunday, October 2.
Boozer attended the preseason opener and sported an Edmonton Oilers jersey while enjoying the contest.
good seein' @MisterCBooz up north 🫡#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/0fG6Qx6vBI
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 2, 2022
The Alaska native played for the Jazz from 2004-10.
During his time in Utah, Boozer helped the Jazz qualify for the postseason four times. He helped the Jazz reach the Western Conference Finals in 2007.
During his Jazz tenure, Boozer was selected as an NBA All-Star in back-to-back seasons (2007, 2008). He received All-NBA Third Team honors for the 2007-08 season.
With 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, Carlos Boozer reached his first career triple-double 🔥#OnThisDay | @iFit pic.twitter.com/sNH7jxjyFU
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 14, 2022
As a Jazzman, Boozer averaged 19.3 points per game on 54.4 percent shooting. He also recorded 10.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.4 blocks per contest. He played in 354 games with the Jazz, including 340 starts.
Last season, the Jazz honored Boozer for his time as a Jazzman.
A nice “Boooooooooooooze” call from @utahjazz fans.
Carlos Boozer showing love to Jazz fans in return. #TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/kcYoaNFDvm
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 9, 2022
Utah’s game against Toronto is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA TV, and KSL Sports Zone.
Jazz vs. Raptors
The Jazz opened preseason play on Sunday, against the Raptors in a game played in Edmonton as part of the NBA Canada Series.
.@MarkkanenLauri's midrange bucket got things going for the @utahjazz in Edmonton. 🏀 🇨🇦 #TakeNote #UTAvsTOR
https://t.co/254yThTsha— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2022
After their game against the Raptors, the Jazz will travel to Portland to face Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers on October 4 at 8 pm MT.
The Jazz will conclude their preseason schedule at home, hosting the San Antonio Spurs on October 11 and the Dallas Mavericks on October 14. Both games will tip off at Vivint Arena at 7 pm MT.
The regular season opens for the Jazz against the Denver Nuggets on October 19 at Vivint Arena.
New Look Jazz Will Make Preseason Debut
The Jazz showed off a new look when they took the court in Edmonton to open the preseason wearing black jerseys.
Collin Sexton wasted no time making this highlight-reel sequence for the @utahjazz, despite coming off the bench in his first appearance. #TakeNote https://t.co/WduNNwGz7R
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2022
The team released four jerseys over the summer that will be worn by the team during the upcoming season including white, black, yellow, and purple throwback mountain uniforms.
