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Three reasons the Utah Jazz perfectly exemplify what’s right with the NBA

By Tyler Thorpe

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 22: Jae Crowder #99 Donovan Mitchell #45 and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz look on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 22, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 22: Jae Crowder #99 Donovan Mitchell #45 and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz look on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 22, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 27: Head coach Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz talks with Royce O’Neale #23 during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 27, 2018 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 27: Head coach Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz talks with Royce O’Neale #23 during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 27, 2018 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

Internal Development

What do the following players have in common?

Joe Ingles, Ricky Rubio, Donovan Mitchell, Royce O’Neale

Each of these players was either overlooked or passed on by other teams and eventually flourished with the Jazz. And the list could go on and on.

The Utah Jazz internal development system is unquestionably one of the league’s best right now.

Similar to my first point, the Jazz have been able to stay competitive all while avoiding jumping on the super team bandwagon.

In a small market like Salt Lake City, this approach might be more because of reality rather than choice, however, it is undeniable that Utah’s development team and coaching staff have been able to get the most out of their players.

This will make Utah a desirable location for under-the-radar players looking to add to their games or find a second chance (i.e. Thabo Sefolosha).

The only question now is who Utah’s next hidden gem will be. Who do you think it will be? Let me know in the comments below!

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