1) Get Healthy!
Two years ago, it killed a playoff berth. Last season, it was almost comical. At this point, the Utah Jazz’s injury woes are defying the laws of logic and probability.
Say what you will about scheduling, player development and/or roster turnover, nothing has hindered the Jazz like being perpetually banged-up. And if the team is ever going to reach its potential — not just this season, but in the years ahead — something has to give.
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Dante Exum is gone for the year. It sucks, but that’s the reality of the situation. However, there’s still hope for guys like Rudy Gobert, Raul Neto and Joe Johnson. The same goes for Rodney Hood, who always seems to be moments away from his next setback.
If the Jazz can get everyone back on the court and performing like we know they can, while preventing other bites from the injury bug, good things will happen.
I mean, the Jazz are due for some good fortune at this point, right?