Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Luke Kennard, F Ziare Williams, 2024 First-Round Pick (GSW via MEM), 2027 First-Round Pick (MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: F/C Lauri Markkanen
Of course, talent still reigns supreme. It always will.
Throughout NBA history, very few teams have won an NBA title without one of the league’s best players. That only makes sense. After all, there will always be a team or two with a strong cast around a top-5 player waiting for you.
Just look at the Utah Jazz. This has been a surprisingly competitive team this team. In fact, some would suggest that they’ve been too competitive.
After all, they don’t have an elite player. Markkanen has had a breakout season, but he’s unlikely to be the type of player who can lead his team to a title.
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Some would argue that the Jazz should have tanked the season in an effort to land such a player.
Could they do so next season?