After coming into the season with the expectations of tanking again (more out of necessity than anything else) the Utah Jazz are surprisingly 5-8. They've had some embarrassing losses every now and again, but because they were 3-10 at this time last year, it's a major step up. Their slightly subpar start hints at what is a painful reality: they really aren't that bad of a team.
Why is it painful that they're not that bad? Well, in the grand scheme of things, it's a step up, and it should make fans feel optimistic about the future. However, if they continue to play like this (or potentially better should their young guys continue to improve), that means that pick Utah owes Oklahoma City is very much in play.