3 takeaways from Utah Jazz Summer League game two

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Jacksonville State Gamecocks center Brandon Huffman (50) goes up for a layup over Auburn Tigers forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Auburn Tigers defeated Jacksonville State Gamecocks 80-61. /

2. The Utah Jazz still lack a big time star performer

With three of their biggest names (two just officially acquired via Minnesota) not on this roster, the Jazz were always going to struggle at Salt Lake City Summer League, and even though they competed hard right down to the end, you could tell this team missed a go to player to finish this game off. The offense at times flowed freely, but when it came down too it right at the end, Utah just slowed down completely, and couldn’t find an easy bucket that someone like Johnny Juzang or Leondro Bolmaro could find in a tough spot.

Sure, none of the guys on this team, or even the ones missing are proven, and that’s the point of Summer League, but the Jazz just seem to be a step behind so far in Salt Lake City, and it’s hurting their potential evaluation of some names on this squad.

Ultimately, there may be only room for one or two names to join the NBA roster to begin season 2022/23 (if any at all), but right now, the names the Jazz are putting out on the floor just aren’t getting it done, and if Utah want a true evaluation over the coming weeks, then we need to see more down the stretch from this unit.

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