The Jazz surprised many last season after the team’s new-look roster remained somewhat competitive after Utah seemingly pressed the reset button last offseason.
With their newfound star, Lauri Markkanen, leading the way, the Jazz could be closer to a return to the postseason than expected.
Can Lauri Markkanen lead the Jazz back to the postseason?
Markkanen came to the Jazz as a former lottery pick who had shown glimpses of potential but could never fully break out. However, under new leadership with Will Hardy and in a different system, the Arizona product flourished in his first season in Salt Lake City.