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

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 – APRIL 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz hugs his father Donovan Mitchell Sr. after in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 27, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Championship

This final ‘C’ goes hand in hand with the first, but also goes a step further. It’s one thing for individual players or teams to have mere confidence and belief in themselves. I’d say that even in years where deep down the Jazz knew they weren’t equipped for the rigors of an NBA Finals appearance, guys like Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert weren’t short on confidence. But it’s another thing entirely for teams to have a true and realistic goal of winning a championship.

The oft-repeated message at Utah Jazz Media Day, though, was that such an accomplishment is exactly what the Jazz have their sights set on.

Over and over again, players mentioned that taking this Jazz squad all the way was not only possible but what they were aiming for. Georges Niang left no doubt when he mentioned their clear goal of an NBA Championship.

Conley talked about the aim for a championship as well, but the nice thing from both his and Niang’s statements is that it’s clear that this team isn’t throwing that word around lightly. Yes, they know it’s their goal. Yes, they know they’re capable of it. But they also know it’s not going to be a walk in the park.

The sentiment from Media Day was that they’re not just hoping and wishing to win a championship, but rather they’re planning to do all the little things and take the necessary steps to earn their way to a championship. Conley’s mention of showing up everyday and working hard toward the goals that will lead to that ultimate objective was clear evidence of that.

Lastly, veterans Ed Davis and Jeff Green likewise spoke on the Jazz having all the pieces – including themselves – to be a title contending team. They liked what they saw in this Utah squad and that’s what led them to join in free agency. In other words, Dennis Lindsey and Co. have put together a team that legitimately finds itself in title contention. That was expressed throughout media day and will no doubt be the goal and expectation throughout the 2019-20 season.

Therefore, Utah Jazz Media Day should have left fans of the team feeling through-the-roof excited due to the “3 C’s” that embodied the main themes that were expressed – Confidence, Chemistry, and Championship.

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This is easily the best Jazz team that has been assembled in Salt Lake City since the days of the highly acclaimed NBA Finals teams of over two decades ago. The excitement permeating from the roster, coaching staff and front office are real. The confidence is well-justified. The chemistry already appears very much intact. The championship hopes are legitimate.

The 2019-20 season, which begins in just over 20 days, is bound to be a thrill ride for fans of the Utah Jazz.