Basketball has been deeply rooted in this city for more than a decade, and the Jazz team almost had to leave, unable to survive here.
Larry Miller kept the Jazz here, and under the leadership of players like Stockton and Karl Malone, they kept getting better and better.
Their foundation throughout Utah grew ever deeper.
During the All-Star weekend, a snowstorm hit Salt Lake City.
It's said to be the largest snowfall in the Salt Lake area this year.
When the players arrived at the airport, the wind and snow bit painfully against their faces.
No wonder so many NBA officials and players didn't want the All-Star game to be held in Utah.
The weather for games here is terrible, and you can't enjoy good food or entertainment like in sunny cities.
Even though Chicago and New York are also snow-laden, at least they have better conditions for eating, drinking, and having fun.
