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Utah Jazz: Five reasons to look forward to the 2018-19 season

By Jared Woodcox

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz celebrates after Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz celebrates after Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz celebrates after Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz celebrates after Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The return of Utah’s great chemistry and cohesion

Some Jazz fans have been disappointed by the fact that the team hasn’t made any major roster changes this offseason. Some hoped Utah would aim to make a splash by adding a playmaking stretch-four in free agency or perhaps trading some talent away to land an available big fish.

However, Dennis Lindsey and the rest of Jazz brass have remained consistent in their message for the upcoming season. They’re going to give the team that played so well to end last year a chance to run it back. In other words, they have faith in the talent and projected growth of the already existing squad and we’re going to get to see them have another go this year.

And if you ask me, that’s absolutely a reason for excitement. This team was one of the most entertaining to watch in the league due largely to their incredible chemistry and cohesion. The team simply liked one another and it showed in nearly every aspect of their play. The passion and excitement they had to hit the court with one another was fun to watch, easy to cheer for and made them perform extremely well.

I was thrilled to cheer for that kind of team last season and am beyond stoked for the opportunity to do so again. The Jazz didn’t have a flashy offseason, but they had a prudent one. And I can’t wait to continue rooting for a team that has worked its way so far into the hearts of its fans.

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