Tyler Thorpe

Tyler Thorpe

Joined: Oct 4, 2017

Tyler Thorpe is a family man, lover of predictable (yet inspiring) sports movies, cheeseburgers and the Utah Jazz. Follow him on Twitter @TylerDThorpe for more Jazz/NBA insights and analysis.

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)

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

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 06: Boston College Eagles guard Jerome Robinson (1) drives to the basket during the ACC men's tournament game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on March 6, 2018 at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by William Howard/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz 2018 Draft Profile: Jerome Robinson

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz dunks the ball against the LA Clippers on November 30, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz ’17-18 review: Donovan Mitchell. Enough said.

BOSTON - DECEMBER 15: Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart picks up a charging foul on Utah Jazz's Alec Burks during the second quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Utah Jazz in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 15, 2017. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz ’17-18 review: Alec Burks’ roller coaster year

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: The Utah Jazz huddle up during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

The 2017-18 Utah Jazz: An Unexpected Season

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz goes to the basket against the Houston Rockets during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets: Game 4 instant reactions

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 2: Alec Burks #10 of the Utah Jazz and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz react while speaking with media after the game against the Houston Rockets in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2018 at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz: Come for the game, stay for the press conference

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket as Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets defends and James Harden #13 brings up the rear at Toyota Center on December 18, 2017 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets: Who has the edge at each position?

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Derrick Favors

Utah Jazz: Grading each Jazzman’s first-round performance

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Two of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 18 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Sr./NBAE via Getty Images)

3 reasons the Utah Jazz will be just fine after Game 5 meltdown

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays defense against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz spoil Westbrook’s guarantee, take 3-1 series lead over Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 15: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz goes to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 15, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz at OKC Thunder: George’s big night proves too much for Jazz in Game 1

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 11, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz: Grades for every Jazzman’s 2017-18 season

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz hug after the game on December 23, 2017 at vivint.SmartHome Arena 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Who has the upper hand at each position?

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 11: Donavan MItchell #45 of the Utah Jazz lays up the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on April 11, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Utah Jazz get a wake-up call in finale, lose out on No. 3 seed

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 5: (EDITORS NOTE: this image has been converted to black and white) Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on April 5, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz all but sink Clippers’ playoff hopes in 22-point rout