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Utah Jazz Media Day: “3 C’s” that should have fans feeling ecstatic

By Jared Woodcox

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 30: Mike Conley #10, Rudy Gobert #27 and Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz pose for a portrait during the 2019 NBA media day at vivint.SmartHome Arena on September 30, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 30: Mike Conley #10, Rudy Gobert #27 and Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz pose for a portrait during the 2019 NBA media day at vivint.SmartHome Arena on September 30, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – SEPTEMBER 24: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the Zions Bank Basketball Campus in Salt Laker 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – SEPTEMBER 24: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the Zions Bank Basketball Campus in Salt Laker 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

There were three prevalent themes in particular at Utah Jazz Media Day that should have fans of the SLC squad feeling quite thrilled for the upcoming year.

NBA Media Days are always an exciting time. Each team comes in with a newfound optimism at the prospect of a clean slate and a brand new season where everyone starts out 0-0 once again. The possibilities seem endless, the anticipation is almost tangible and the expectations are high.

By about December or so, the former optimism of several teams will start to wane. Despite some optimistic answers and cliche quotes during preseason, not every team will truly be on the path to greatness, and reality will prove to be a tough pill to swallow for many teams, even those that expressed the utmost confidence in their abilities during media days.

However, this time around, the sentiment around the Utah Jazz Media Day didn’t seem like one that was mere talk. This squad, the execs and coaches seemed absolute determined in their cause and serious in their belief about the possibilities of an amazing season ahead. The team made it clear that they believe firmly in themselves and that they can contend at the highest level.

As such, there were three specific themes that stood out to me from Utah Jazz Media Day – 3 C’s, if you will – that should have the Utah faithful feeling hopeful and giddy about the 2019-20 campaign that lies ahead.

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