Justin Key
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Justin Key

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About

Basketball and writing are my favorite things. Naturally, B/R was perfect for an opinionated, die-hard fan like me.

Utah Jazz and Syracuse Orange are my favorite teams. I was born in Syracuse, so I bleed Orange by default. My earliest memories of SU basketball go back to John Wallace, Preston Shumpert and Lawrence Moten.

Other than basketball, I love golf. But I'm not nearly as good as golf as I am at basketball, probably because I still play three times a week and golf is a seasonal sport on Long Island. In fact, I'd describe myself as a pretty crappy golfer. But I love it anyways.

Aside from sports, I'm a senior at St. Joseph's College and major in English with a focus in secondary education.

I'm currently a Featured Columnist for the Utah Jazz.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Gordon Hayward, Larry Bird

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Syracuse Orange, Utah Jazz, whoever is playing the Lakers or the Knicks...and the Heat.

  • Favorite Coaches

    Jerry Sloan, Phil Jackson, Mike Krzyzewski, Greg Popavich

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Jordan over Russel in '98 Finals, Syracuse Orange Win NCAA Championship, Sundiata Gaines Buzzer Beater, Paul Millsap's 11 points in 28 seconds

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Bulls-Raptors '98; Celtics-Lakers, Game 3 ,2010 NBA Finals; 2003 Sweet Sixteen in Albany, New York; 1991 Nets-Celtics at Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York; 1990 Bulls-Nets at Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York; Yankees-Orioles September 11, 2002 in NY; Yankees-Red Sox, Spring 2004

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Chamberlain's 100 points, Bulls 72-10, Chamberlain's 55 rebounds, Russell's 11 Trophies

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Eh...baseball is not my bag.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Not a fan of football.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan-but you can't really lose on this one.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Orr

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    That's tennis, right?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Are those cars or drivers?

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big East then ACC

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  • Chris Johstoneaux posted 137 days ago

    Chris Johstoneaux

    Hey Justin-
    Good to hear from you. Yes, I am very excited about the Jazz. Two great wins in a row and a good record. I am a bit wary of the schedule the next couple of months, but they young guys are getting good experience. I am hoping that this can last.

  • Malcolm Johnson posted 292 days ago

    Malcolm Johnson

    Justin- I've seen some of your comments on B/R and have really enjoyed your insight. I just launched a new website called Swoosh Nation and was wondering if you would be interested in joining onto the site as a moderator in the message boards. If you have any interest at all or any questions, please contact me admin AT swoosh nation DOT com. I appreciate your consideration and am looking forward to hearing back from you!

    On a similar note, I have also seen some of your articles on B/R and if you would be able to expand your knowledge from just the Jazz to the entire NBA, I would love to add you to our staff of writers. If you would prefer this option, please contact me and let me know!

    Thanks!

  • Ethan S posted 432 days ago

    Ethan S

    I see you have done really well on here Justin. Nice job on your articles. B/R is lucky to have you covering the Jazz.