The Utah Jazz could lead the league in altercations in 2018-19

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: Jae Crowder #99 of the Utah Jazz is held back by teammate Donovan Mitchell #45 after an altercation which resulted in Crowder's ejection, in the second half during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 23, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The jazz beat the Thunder 113-96. 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 10: Grayson Allen #24 of the Utah Jazz stands on the court during his team’s game against the Miami Heat during the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /

Grayson Allen

Let’s hope Grayson Allen can avoid the type of situations he got himself into in college. As you probably know, Allen was known for intentionally tripping other players while at Duke as well as throwing hissy fits.

Grayson seems to have matured since the 2018 NBA Draft process. Still, he’s entering the league with a target on his back and other players won’t be afraid to get into him. I expect to see Allen get into multiple skirmishes during his rookie season. However, I do think Allen getting under the opposition’s skin can play a big role for the Jazz down the line.

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