The Utah Jazz surprised everyone with the 2022–2023 season. They put together a team that refused to tank. Rookie head coach Will Hardy proved to be an excellent hire. The team all played hard, showing that they weren’t just undesirables left over after off-season trades.
Now that the off-season is underway, the front office has some evaluations to make. Who are those players who cemented themselves as Jazzmen for the future, and who needs to be sent off to pasture?
1. Lauri Markkanen
This one is obvious. Lauri Markkanen, the 2023 Most Improved Player, earned the status of untouchable before the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City.