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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"All they do is talk about my mama, my grandparents, my f—ng kids" - Vernon Maxwell on why he'll forever hate Utah Jazz fans
"All they do is talk about my mama, my grandparents, my f—ng kids" - Vernon Maxwell on why he'll forever hate Utah Jazz fans originally appeared on Basketball Network. Though more than two decades have passed since Vernon Maxwell's final NBA seasons, his feelings about playing in Utah, home of the Jazz, remain anything but subtle. From referring to the fans as "farm animals" to seizing every opportunity to criticize the state, it's evident that Mad Max harbors a deep-seated disdain for Utah. Advertisement But where did this animosity originate? As Maxwell revealed in a recent interview on Byron Scott's podcast, it all stems from the relentless taunting he received from Jazz fans during games. A raucous fanbase With the Jazz being the only big-time professional team in town, it's no surprise the residents of Utah are fiercely protective of their beloved NBA franchise. This intense allegiance to the team translates into a loud and passionate fan base, who are known for making life difficult for opposing players. There have been many occasions where jeers outweighed cheers, leading to tense confrontations between visiting players and the Jazz's home fans. In fact, things got so bad in 2019 that the Jazz's team owner, Gail Miller, stood at halfcourt to address some fans' behaviors. But judging from Maxwell's latest tirade, he has yet to forget about how he was treated every time he played in Salt Lake City. Advertisement "I can't stand them MFers," he emphatically said. "Them MFers harassed the s—t out of me off so bad up there, man. I mean, that was one trip — I said to the NBA, 'I could not stand to go on that damn road trip to Utah.' I'd be like, 'Oh man, we going up here with these redneck MFers. All they do is talk about my mama, my grandparents, my f—king kids — MFers talk about me." What sets the NBA apart from other professional sports leagues in the United States is the fans' proximity to the players. In the National Football League and Major League Baseball, fans watch the action from a comfortable distance. In contrast, NBA fans sit just steps away from the court, offering a unique opportunity to interact with players in a way that fans of other sports leagues rarely experience. Related: "We gave them a champion, and we didn't get Zion?" - Arenas isn't pleased with the Wizards' giving away Jordan Poole A vendetta against Utah Maxwell isn't the only player who has spoken about their bitter experiences playing in Utah. Russell Westbrook has had heated exchanges with Jazz fans due to derogatory comments made towards him. In addition, even former Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell has mentioned feeling drained from dealing with off-the-court issues in Utah. Advertisement "As far as Utah, it became a lot to have to deal with on a nightly basis. I got pulled over once. I got an attitude from a cop until I gave him my ID. And that forever made me wonder what happens to the young Black kid in Utah that doesn't have that power to just be like, 'This is who I am,'" he remarked. However, Maxwell's vendetta with Utah doesn't appear to end soon. "I'm like, 'Man, f—k Utah.' When I got a platform, I could talk about your MFers, I was going to kill them. And that's why I'm killing you MFers every time I get on a f—king platform," he concluded. Sports fans are passionate and some will go to great lengths to get opposing players off their games. However, there's a fine line between decency and fandom, one that must never be crossed, even in the heat of battle. Advertisement Related: "'F—k the education! Go get your f—ng money'" - Vernon Maxwell claims he was one of the first to advise Kobe Bryant to skip college This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
E&E News
16-05-2025
- Business
- E&E News
EPA halts internal reshuffling
EPA is pausing its internal staff reshuffle, in line with a recent court order issuing a temporary restraining order on the agency's reorganization plans. 'EPA is complying with the court's Temporary Restraining Order,' agency spokesperson Mike Bastasch said in an email Friday morning. That means 'interviews must stop immediately' and program leads should not reach out to employees about reassignment offers, according to an internal memo from Gail Miller, lead human capital analyst at EPA, obtained by POLITICO's E&E News. Advertisement The pause comes less than two weeks after the agency announced its first phase of reorganization, which covered new positions and new organizational structures for the air, water, chemicals and administrator's offices.
Business Upturn
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Liberty Military Housing Honored with Resident Satisfaction Award for Eleventh Consecutive Year
By GlobeNewswire Published on April 23, 2025, 01:00 IST Huntington Beach, CA, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Military Housing (Liberty), the first employee-owned military housing provider in the country and the largest in the multifamily industry, today announced that it has been recognized with the 2024 SatisFacts National Company Award for the eleventh consecutive year. This prestigious honor recognizes property management companies that demonstrate industry leadership in customer satisfaction and resident experience efforts. SatisFacts Company Award winners are determined based on resident feedback submitted through its third-party surveying program. In 2024, Liberty earned an overall satisfaction score of 4.78 out of 5.00, with over 45,206 completed resident satisfaction surveys. Additionally, more than 170 Liberty communities were honored with the SatisFacts Property Award, which recognizes customer service initiatives executed at the property level. 'At Liberty, our passion for exemplary service drives our employee-owners to go above and beyond every day for the military families that live in our communities,' says Gail Miller, Chief Operating Officer, Liberty Military Housing. 'The work that Liberty team members have done to earn top ratings from our residents for eleven consecutive years is an exceptional achievement that illustrates their tireless efforts to create an outstanding quality of life for our service members and their families.' About Liberty Military Housing Liberty Military Housing, formerly Lincoln Military Housing, is a leading privatized housing provider and the largest employee-owned company in the multifamily industry. Liberty provides over 36,000 homes in over 200 communities across ten states and the District of Columbia. We are proud of the award-winning communities we build and manage and continue looking ahead to new ways of serving military families, our team, and our partners. Our mission is to contribute to military readiness and morale by ensuring military families live in homes and communities built and maintained to the highest standards. Liberty was formed in 2001 through a Department of Defense (DoD) partnership. For more information about Liberty Military Housing, please visit About SatisFacts SatisFacts is the leading provider of resident surveys, focusing on multifamily retention and reputation management. With over 15 years of experience and serving over 3 million units nationwide, SatisFacts' surveys provide actionable feedback to help increase resident satisfaction and property management companies' overall bottom lines. To learn more about the services they provide, please visit SatisFacts is a division of Internet Brands®. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Axios
17-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Forbes lists Utah's eight richest people
Eight Utahns landed on Forbes' 2025 list of the world's billionaires. The big picture: Forbes identified 3,028 billionaires globally in 2025, up 247 from a year ago. There are 902 in the U.S., including the four richest people in the world — Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison. Up top: Gail Miller, who owns the Larry H. Miller Co., remains Utah's wealthiest person with an estimated worth of $4.4 billion — up from last year's estimate of $3.9B. Yes, but: Her ranking fell from the 809th richest human to No. 823. Catch up quick: The Miller family bought a single Toyota dealership in 1979 and grew it into the nation's second-largest privately owned auto dealership before Gail Miller sold the business in 2021 for $3.2 billion. She also used to own the Jazz. Hot on her heels: Cloudflare founder Matthew Prince leapt to No. 868 from 949 last year, with a $4.2B estimated net worth — up from $3.4B in 2024. Prince last made news with a zoning fight over his planned mansion above Park City's old town. The project stalled out last year, but new legislation last month could pave the way for the house after all, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Ryan Smith: Qualtrics founder and owner of the Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club jumped to No. 1,408 from 1,496 last year, with an estimated worth of $2.6B, up from $2.2B last year. His brother Jared ($1.4B) and father Scott ($1.2B) are the next two Utahns on the list, at No. 2,356 and 2,623, respectively. A mere $1 billion: Three Utah men tied for "last" place, with $1B each.
