Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, there’s some awkwardness on Utah’s end here as well. 

Towns couldn’t fit with Gobert. Meanwhile, Walker Kessler has looked like a player similar to Gobert this season. Why would Towns fit with him? 

We consider that a secondary concern. Kessler is not a recent Defensive Player of the Year winner – he’s a rookie. He can back up Towns next season. The two can share the court for spot minutes – it just won’t be essential that they complement each other. 

The Jazz are recognizing a higher-order priority here. They’re getting an offensive centerpiece. Pairing Towns with Lauri Markkanen will give them one of the best offensive frontcourt duos in the NBA. 

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If they click, next year won’t be so weird – it’ll strictly be successful.