Nov 5, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) reacts during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 102-100. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Make no mistake about it, the Utah Jazz were awful last night in their 2014-15 finale against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets were supremely motivated, the Jazz were shorthanded and the end result was one of the worst losses of the year. Still, the season remains a startling success and a springboard to a better, brighter future.

A large part of that success has been the play of forward Trevor Booker, whose spirit has ignited the club on many occasions. Despite the throttling at the hands of James Harden and company, Booker offered more of the same for his teammates and all of Jazz Nation with his comments on Twitter following the game:

Wouldn't go to war with any other guys! Helluva season Jazz Nation!!! And oh yeah, glad we didn't lose to a non playoff team @Enes_Kanter — Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) April 16, 2015

Fans, media and fellow players alike were quick to jump on board with Booker’s sentiments. The “non-playoff team” dig of course refers to former Jazzman Enes Kanter‘s comments following his Oklahoma City Thunder’s defeat at the hands of the Jazz. Last night, OKC was eliminated from postseason participation.

On the whole, several thousand people commented on, replied to, and/or retweeted the statement. Today during locker clean out, Booker expounded on his comments concerning Kanter and his feelings about the Utah Jazz as an organization.

Trevor Booker "I felt like what Enes did to the organization was wrong so I thought I would have a little fun with him" — David Locke (@Lockedonsports) April 16, 2015

Booker’s continued defense of the franchise coupled with his energy on the hardwood have cemented his status as a cult hero in Jazz lore. While many around the league are willing to sing the praises of how the team conducts its business, few have been so vocal and impassioned in their efforts.

I recently opined that the Jazz would be unwise not to exercise their second-year option on Booker’s contract. His comments following the Rockets game and today only strengthen my belief in the value he brings to the team as both a player and a person.

For his part, Booker wouldn’t have it any other way.

Booker: Of course I want to be back. I get the sense they want me back and the feeling is mutual — Tony Jones (@Tjonessltrib) April 16, 2015

Whatever happens, the Good Book’s words have connected with the fan base in way that will never be forgotten. Hopefully Booker’s fire can continue to fuel the team and its supporters for years to come.