4 Major Keys For Utah Jazz To Be Serious NBA Finals Contenders

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The Utah Jazz may be heading into the most important NBA playoffs in recent franchise history. Turmoil has been brewing within the locker room, particularly between costars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert.

If the Jazz flunks out of the postseason early like in years past, this may be the last season the two don the same jersey.

The discourse between Mitchell and Gobert went public during the 2019-2022 NBA “Bubble” season, the same year that saw the Stifle Tower become the face of the COVID-19 outbreak in the league due to his immature and insensitive acts during a postgame interview.

Since then, both he and Spida have continued their spectacular play, but huge question marks remain about the pairing’s ability to lead a Finals run.

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One aspect that’s deepened the schism between the two is the undeniable fact that Mitchell basically ignores Gobert on the offensive end of the court, showing a clear distrust in his center’s abilities to produce points.

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Another is the not-so-well-kept secret that Mitchell might have eyes on a bigger market. Although the star shooting guard is under contract through 2024-25, there’s been a shift in player empowerment and similarly disgruntled All-Stars have forced their way out of their undesirable situations with concerning frequency lately.

If the Jazz peter out of the playoffs yet again, Utah Jazz Executive Danny Ainge may have to pick between Mitchell and Gobert, if Spida doesn’t force his way out first. If Utah wants to keep their core intact, they’ll have to make some drastic changes in their postseason play compared to seasons past.

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