Earlier on Friday, Utah lawmakers voted to override Governor Stephen Cox’s veto of a legislation that would ban transgender athletes from competing on girls youth teams.
With the decision, which is scheduled to take effect in July, Utah became the 12th state to enact legislation limiting or banning transgender participation in youth sports.
In response to the decision, the Jazz released a statement against the legislation.
“The Utah Jazz oppose discriminatory legislation. We are committed to our values of inclusivity, mutual respect, and fair play. Beyond basketball, we hope for an equitable solution that shows love and compassion for our youth.