He knew what he would get around to doing, but he might have been the only one truly convinced of it. Everyone else had doubts. A handful of All-NBA selections, a few All-Star appearances, three Defensive Player of the Year awards later, doubts remain, or else he never would have been traded.
Last year’s draft pick out of Baylor didn’t get the opportunity as a rookie to play in summer league. He’s on the 2022 roster, though, and eager to show what he can do. After Sunday’s practice, he called getting to play in these games “a great opportunity for me,” and said he’s trying to “really hone in my skills,” particularly on the defensive side.
The NBA world felt shockwaves when the Jazz sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota in a blockbuster trade for a historic return. When the Jazz got eliminated from the playoffs in April, speculation began on whether the Jazz would break up their All-Star duo ...
No | Player | Pos |
---|---|---|
6 | GF | |
20 | C | |
44 | F | |
13 | SG | |
00 | G | |
11 | PG | |
3 | SG | |
8 | F | |
27 | C | |
25 | F | |
45 | G | |
0 | FC | |
19 | SG | |
21 | FC | |
0 | PG |