Jazz get Keyonte George's potential partner in crime in Isaiah Collier: Instant reaction and analysis

With the penultimate pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Jazz decided to get George's backcourt partner in Isaiah Collier. Knowing how late they picked, the Jazz may have hit a home run!

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After the Utah Jazz went for a two-way wing in Cody Williams, they may have gotten the steal of the draft in Isaiah Collier. Collier was expected to be taken much earlier in the draft, so to get him to late could be a huge deal for Utah.

Coming into a USC season where Bronny James understandably got more buss, Collier was a fun highlight reel for basketball fans everywhere. The Jazz could use someone who is fast and can make plays, so Collier fits the bill.

Isaiah Collier can also play on both ends

Collier flashed two-way potential on the floor, which is why he is a tantalizing prospect, especially knowing that they got him so late in the draft. His selection should make Jazz fans excited about what the future holds. Given his talent, they could have done so much worse.

This could also further signify that Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson are out of Utah. Since they've reportedly been mentioned in trade talks, taking another guard would make it easy to predict that one or both of those scoring guards

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