But I want to make some remarks to Jazz fans after this series. There has already been a lot of talk about trading Kirilenko, trading Boozer, or firing Jerry Sloan. Let's calm down first, shall we?

This years Jazz team won their division. Carlos Boozer posted big man numbers, joining only a select few NBA elite, among the likes of Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire, who averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Did he disappear in the playoffs? Absolutely. But we might take a look at what happened there and give him some time before we ship him out of town like an old rag, as opposed to the guy who helped rebuild the franchise into a title contender.

Kirilenko was Europe's MVP last Summer. If he's not producing enough for you, it's because he's not being utilized correctly. I think that became only too clear too late as the Jazz made their fourth quarter rally last night. The guy can flat out play, and I believe that he improved throughout this season as he regained some confidence after the whole city was ready to sell him down the river.

Sloan knew what was happening in that game. He said it-- the Jazz didn't match the Lakers intensity, which Phil Jackson also stated, but which was also undeniably true. He put his guys in a position to win the game and the shot didn't fall. You can't blame your guys for that, it was just, once again, too late.

Finally, Jazz fans, don't embarrass yourselves. Last night was the first time in the playoffs that fans were ejected, when 11 Jazz fans behind the Lakers bench decided to throw things at the Lakers bench and on to the court. Yes, you're team lost, but outside of Matt Harpring they did it without tears and fought hard to the end. They are a young team and have plenty to look forward to, so don't jump off the bandwagon just yet.

I double dare you to email the jackdaddy at jackhoops@gmail.com.

That was fortunately fixed, but there was a different kind of whining. The kind of whining that goes on today unpunished and rampant. It is the call of old men, newspaper writers and sports pundits calling for players to be tough. In this years playoff series between the Cavs and Wizards, pundits on both sides went on about players who should quit whining, or stop talking and be tough. In reality they were playing tough, and their emotions kept on going after the game.

Here's my beef with that mentality: these playoffs have sucked. Care to dispute that? They have been awful to watch by any means, with the home team winning blowout games in 95% of televised occasions. It's really been a slow year as far as entertainment goes.

Think back to the 2006 playoffs. We get LeBron for the first time in the playoffs. His first round series with Washington featured several huge buzzer beaters and close games, offensive execution and impressive individual performances. There was a rivalry rematch series between Detroit and Miami, a comeback sensation with the shorthanded Suns against the bigger Lakers, another comeback Suns win against a tough Clippers team, a tough Nowitzki defeating the Spurs in San Antonio in OT, and on and on and on.

ESPN.com senior writer Marc Stein wrote at the time that they were the best playoffs he had experienced in his adult life. We had a likable champion with the Dwyane Wade led Miami Heat, we had rising stars, and the games were close and entertaining.

So what changed? It seems like something went horribly wrong since that time. Right now, chances are great that you're rooting for a really boring team. And the games aren't fun. Even thought I hate the Spurs more than Osama Bin Laden, it's not too fun to watch them lose blow outs over and over. Or win them, depending on who plays at home.

What I want is for people to let me know what they think has contributed to crappy playoffs, because they're here, like it or not. Or admit it or not. Do it so I'll stop whining.