Utah Jazz President Randy Rigby Sends a Message to Fans

Following the recent announcement that the NBA will postpone training camps and cancel preseason games due to the lockout, Utah Jazz President Randy Rigby posted a message to Jazz fans on the team's official website.

Up until this point, the Utah Jazz have stayed relatively quiet about things regarding the lockout. Other than some news about what players are doing to pass the time, they have not been very vocal on this issue, and it came as a bit of a surprise that this was posted and emailed out to fans.

This is the text of his message:

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We appreciate your continued patience as the NBA and the NBA Players Association negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. Since no such agreement has been reached at this time, the league has postponed player training camps and cancelled preseason games scheduled through October 15, 2011.

Please know that you are a vital part of the Utah Jazz, and we value your support. 

We want to assure you that the league’s efforts are focused on reaching an agreement that benefits all parties involved.  The NBA’s goal is to secure a sustainable business model that enables all 30 teams to compete for a championship, fairly compensates players, and ensures a world-class experience for our fans. 

We recognize that without our fans, there would be no NBA. Your passion for the game is what motivates us, and we do not take your support for granted. The league will continue to work toward a new collective bargaining agreement so that we can get back to enjoying the excitement of NBA basketball.

Thank you again for your support and your continued loyalty to the Utah Jazz.
Sincerely,

Randy Rigby
President, Utah Jazz

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So what are your thoughts, Jazz fans? What do you take from this letter?

Is this just a standard letter to try to keep fan support? Does it show a bigger problem, or a sense of panic? Does this type of letter make you feel more or less confident about the state of the NBA?

What do you think about this and the lockout in general?

Leave me your thoughts, and let's get a good discussion going.