I wish Tag the best. I'm glad he played his last year with the
Jazz. I'm sure he'll enjoy plenty of hunting and fishing in his
retirement JazzKitty
'Tag I'll never forget the time when I was at a Jazz game and
you got ejected. As you were heading back to the locker room you
decided it would be in your best interest to knock over the water
cooler. I laughed about that more than almost any Jazz event that
ever took place. The thing about that event was that even though
you had let your temper get the best of you, we all knew you were
a big softy on the inside, and we loved you for it. But now as the
season comes to a close, you feel you've "run out of gas". All I
can say is that I'm glad you did it as a Jazzman. You were a key
part in the Jazz getting to the finals two times. You almost made
me cry when I saw you hug Jerry after his wife passed. Your time
here has been up and down, but I'll always love the big fella' and
I'll always defend you if somebody else doesn't. Thanks for the
time, it's been memorable to say the least. The Man 47So
long, 'Tag. I have fond memories, but the memory I'll cherish the
most is the memory of your albatross of a contract preventing the
Jazz from signing a free agent or two that could have propelled
the Jazz to the Championship Chicaggie
Ostertag, what a character! On and off the court.
I wish him the best of luck. When he plays well, he's probably
among the best centers of the league. And as a person, his kidney
donation to his sister really defined who Ostertag is for me, a
selfless, optimistic person who has a good heart Leetrakul
All the best Ostertag. You are one of few good guys in the
league. Stymir
About the only good memory I have of him was in the game that
featured "The Shot". Lucky for us Tag had one of his Games 'O The
Month that day because we needed it. As it turned out it was
actually the game of his life... all downhill from there.
Eaton53
Ostergoof, I'll miss you. Wish I could be present for your last
game tomorrow but that's not in the cards. I'll watch from home
instead and hope that Jerry at least gets you in the game. Somehow
I suspect he will. Don't think he's going to send you out with a
DNP-CD. VALR
One of my favorite Jazz players. BEST WISHES TO YOU AND ALL
YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS! bsjones
3 games I remember most about Tag
- vs Houston in the 1997 playoffs, when he played Olajuwon to a
standstill in game 6
- a game in 1998 or 1999 against Philadelphia. It was the furst
year of his new and large contract, and he was playing crap
basketball. He comes out vs Philly and blocks 11 shots. Claims
that space aliens had abducted him
- vs Sacramento in 2001 playoffs, puts up something like 25 points
and 12 boards and 5 blocks and Sacramentos coach said its hard to
win when Ostertag is playing like Bill Russell Yell 42
'Tag - congrats on your retirement. You made it to the
NBA, and you thrived and survived a lot longer than other men
would ever dream to do. My sister and I have enjoyed cheering you
on at the Jazz games, these past 11 years. Besides your play, we
have enjoyed your enthusiasm, your humor, your humility and your
sense of fair play. All of our best to you and your family.
Maria is Jazzd
All the Best, Greg. RBS Madrid
I am your huge fan Greg, Ive always had my nickname
after you. I will miss you, the Jazz wont be the same without
you:( Your rejections, rebounds and putbacks were awesome! Even
Andreis blocks or Boozs rebounds didnt give me that much pleasure
and satisfa Greg00 Warsaw (Poland)
Hey Tag, Thanks for all ya did. It was great having you. Hope
you have a great life outside the NBA. Dont forget about your
fans, we DID like you if you think we didnt. Hope all goes well.
Take care!!! A. M. Wayman Utah
So long Tag, thanks for every thing! V. A Wayman
Riverton UT
You always kept things interesting. It was tons of fun watching
you play, all the way from your KU days till you just happened to
be drafted by my favorite NBA team. In fact, I just started to get
into watching basketball (I was probably a 3rd grader )
ZPB Great Bend, Kansas
Thanks for the memories Greg. Im also glad that you were able
to retire a Jazzman! prairiefan North Dakota
Thanks for the memories and humor greg! Jaxx12 Sandy
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