Have you ever wanted to chat with a Jazz basketball player? Have you ever wondered what happened to the Jazz legends of the past? Then Off the Court with the Utah Jazz is exactly what you've been looking for!

The Utah Jazz will host Off the Court every Wednesday at 4 p.m. MT during the regular season featuring current and former players in a live interactive chat. The Utah Jazz would like to bring fans up to date on past players and what they are doing now. We've included former players in the lineup, including Jeff Malone, Darrell Griffith, Rich Kelley and Thurl Bailey - just to name a few.

Former Jazzman Jeff Malone chatted live on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Malone, who wore a Jazz uniform from 1990-94, played in 279 games and averaged 18.5 points and 34.4 minutes.

After playing in the NBA for 13 seasons, Malone moved into coaching in 1998 and has coached with the Yakima Sun Kings and San Diego Stingrays. He is currently the head coach of the IBL's Trenton Shooting Stars.

A consistent scorer with the Washington Bullets (1983- 90), Utah Jazz (1990-94), Philadelphia 76ers (1994-95) and Miami Heat (1995-96), Malone knows the sport inside and out. He averaged more than 19 points per game and is one of the highest career scorers in NBA history. He also ranks among the Top-10 in career free throw percentage, averaging nearly 87 percent.

Malone has four children, Jay (13), Joshua (7), Justin (6), and Jasmine (4). When away the bench, the 1993 graduate of Mississippi State lives with his wife Alicia in Macon, Georgia.

Dave at 6:04pm ET
What surprises have you found moving from the role as a player to that of a coach?

Jeff Malone at 6:05pm ET
I really see why coaches used to scream at me now. It's a different side of the game, but I enjoying it and learning a lot.
Jeff Grover at 6:06pm ET
How does it feel to be coaching and not to be playing in the NBA anymore?

Jeff Malone at 6:06pm ET
I had the opportunity to play for 13 years in the NBA and really enjoyed it. I had a great career and met a lot of nice people but it was time to move on to something new.
Amedeo Carannante at 6:07pm ET
Hey Jeff ... What player did you admire the most when you played in the NBA?

Jeff Malone at 6:07pm ET
There were so many. That's a tough one. There were so many great players. Probably Michael Jordan stood out in terms of what he did and how he approached the games. Being able to play against the best was great.
Paula at 6:08pm ET
We were big fans of you even before you came to Utah. What are your best memories of playing with the Jazz?

Jeff Malone at 6:09pm ET
The opportunity to play with John and Karl. Jerry Sloan and his staff were first class. And the fans were great. They really accepted me well when I got there. It was like a college atmosphere. They really supported their team.
Brad T at 6:09pm ET
Jeff, did you enjoy playing for Jerry Sloan, and have you taken any of his wisdom and used it in your own coaching career?

Jeff Malone at 6:10pm ET
As a matter of fact I took some of it in practice today. He was great to play for. He demanded a lot from his players. He was a tough guy. I take a lot from Jerry when I coach, defensive stuff, drills, stuff like that. Jerry is a great guy and a great coach and he deserves everything he's getting.
HoopsMaven at 6:10pm ET
Jeff, Which teammate was the most fun to play with?


Jeff Malone at 6:11pm ET
I might have to name a couple. I enjoyed playing with Darrell Walker in Washington and in Utah it would be Delaney Rudd and Felton Spencer.
Malone Fan at 6:12pm ET
Hey Jeff, Who would you say is the best Malone to ever participate in the NBA? Moses, Karl, you or Brendan?

Jeff Malone at 6:13pm ET
I would say, Jeff first, Karl and Moses tied for second and Brenden a close third. There's a lot of talent in that name. You could start a team with them. We could add a couple high school Malones and be pretty productive.
Tim Pass at 6:13pm ET
What was it like playing with Karl Malone and John Stockton?

Jeff Malone at 6:14pm ET
It was great. Being a shooter, playing with one of the best passing point guards of all time was great for me. Playing with them was a great opportunity. It was a great part of my career.
Simon at 6:15pm ET
What do you think about the Jazz this year?
And how muich of a chance do you think they have?

Jeff Malone at 6:15pm ET
They have a great chance. Anytime you have John and Karl. They've added some key pieces. I think that they will be right there. Their chances are pretty good.
GM at 6:16pm ET
What's your opinion of all the young players coming out of college and high school these days?

Jeff Malone at 6:17pm ET
There is a lot of talent there. I guy might need a year or two. The young guys are coming out and they are bigger and stronger but they do lack some of the fundamentals.
ChrisSnyder at 6:17pm ET
Was there any part of your game that you prided yourself in more than anything else?

Jeff Malone at 6:18pm ET
I wasn't that bad of a defensive player. I tried to get better defensively. I took a lot of pride in that. I was a great shooter and I took a lot of pride in that too and I did it consistently in the most competitive league and I feel good about that.
Jazz Man at 6:19pm ET
I remember a triple overtime game against the Bulls that ended with a free throw by you after a foul by Jordan. He mentioned that game as pivotal in his career. What are your memories of that game?

Jeff Malone at 6:20pm ET
It was one of the longest games in my life. My kids were getting sleepy.

It was a great game. I shot two free throws and a T. It was a great, great game and it was great how it ended with the free throws.
BBQMAN at 6:20pm ET
Why did you decide to coach in the IBL?

Jeff Malone at 6:22pm ET
At the end of my career I always wanted to coach. I had the opportunity to coach in the CBA and then I heard of the IBL. I like coming here becasue I get to do the head coaching thing. It will be good for me. Ultimately I would like to get back into the NBA somewhere.

Jeff Malone at 6:23pm ET
Thanks to all the fans over my career. It was a great ride and hopefully I will see you in an NBA arena soon.