Dec 21, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) steals the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Leandro Bolmaro (9) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Utah Jazz fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of former UCLA star Johnny Juzang, and after missing Salt Lake City Summer League, the Jazz’s top un-drafted free agent has finally made his first appearance with the Jazz. Along with Johnny, Leandro Bolmaro, a former first round pick acquired in the Rudy Gobert trade also made his Jazz debut, with both young men logging over 20 minutes in the victory.
Unfortunately, neither man stood out in this game, and while there’s definitely no reason for Jazz fans to be worried, it would have been good to see if either one could step up and make a name for themselves under such a bright spotlight. They only managed eight points between them, but other aspects of their game showed why both have great potential, and if the Jazz can be patient with their development, we may be looking at future Utah Jazz role players.
Game two will give both a chance for another big game under the bright Las Vegas lights, and with improved chemistry among the team, we will have to wait and see whether either can catch fire, and win themselves a Utah Jazz roster spot for the 2022/23 season.
Utah Jazz</a> had a somewhat disappointing Salt Lake City Summer League, but with a team lacking superstar, blue-chip prospects, no one was surprised. Thankfully, that didn’t matter to this team as they showed up to Las Vegas and began their campaign with a 72-66, looking like a much more well-rounded squad than the one we saw leave Utah a few days ago.</p>
<p>Sure, they are still lacking a prospect that’s pushing the NBA roster immediately and making headlines around Las Vegas, but for Jazz fans, to see the improvement in the team as a whole from the last few days is promising, and this is a team that could really make some noise over the next week. Next up is the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, and after tonight’s performance, the Jazz could go on a quick run here in Summer League.</p>
<p>But that’s Monday, today we are going to take a look back on Utah’s latest performance, and give three big takeaways from a resounding victory to kick off the annual Las Vegas Summer League tournament.</p>
<h3>3. The Utah Jazz have had three consistent performers in Summer League</h3>
<p>The Utah Jazz have head to have a single player stand up head and shoulders above the competition or even his teammates, but over the past 3 games, they’ve had three names that have consistently performed and led this team, as they start Las Vegas Summer League by taking their record to 1-0. James Palmer Jr. and Jared Butler were expected to be solid for this team, but the name that has been standing out over the past three games most of all is Brazillian center, Bruno Caboclo.</p>
<p>He may not have any outstanding features or assets to his game, but he has proven to be a solid passer, a good athlete and an overall good teammate for this squad, and Jazz fans have certainly been taking note. Butler and Palmer have been doing a lot of scoring, and while names such as Xavier Sneed have popped up with bursts of scoring, the consistency is what’s setting these three apart from the rest.</p>
<p>There’s still a long way to go in Summer League, and we will no doubt see other names step up and show what they’ve got to offer the Jazz, but for now, if the team wants to string some wins together, it seems that these are the three names that will lead them there.</p>
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