Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal

To assess this package, we need to look at what Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac could be.

When the Philadelphia 76ers took Fultz with the first overall pick, he was garnering James Harden comparisons. In theory, Fultz is a complete lead ball-handler who can score from all three levels and set up teammates in equal measures.

Isaac’s skillset is equally intriguing. In theory, he’s an annual Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Very few players have the potential to lockdown both the interior and the perimeter at Isaac’s level. His combination of length, mobility, and instincts will make him a lethal stopper if he can get his body right.

If neither hits on their best-case scenario outcome, the Jazz don’t get completely burned here, either. Three unprotected first-round picks may pale in comparison to the seven they’re said to be seeking, but it’s still a significant return.

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If either one of the players they’re receiving here is a late bloomer, it’ll look like a great deal for them in hindsight.