Utah Jazz Receive: C Mo Bamba, 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL) 

Los Angeles Rakers receive: G Jordan Clarkson 

Obviously, the game isn’t strictly about a bucket. It’s about stopping buckets, too. 

There are two sides of the floor. Both are important. The ability to prevent points is just as important as the ability to produce them. 

Just look at Walker Kessler of the Jazz. This is not a dynamic offensive player.

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Yet, he was a serious contender for the Rookie of the Year award this season. Why? 

Kessler is an elite rim protector already. He may never be a superstar in this league, but he’s very likely to have a long, successful career. Of course, this begs a question: 

Why would the Jazz want Bamba?