Fansided · Nov 6, 2025
Ace Bailey quietly winning over Jazz skeptics despite early struggles
Bailey's not making a compelling case for Rookie of the Year, but that hasn't deterred the Jazz's faith in him.
Utah Jazz v Charlotte Hornets | David Jensen/GettyImagesAmong everything that's gone right for the Utah Jazz this season, and something just went very, very wrong, Ace Bailey hasn't been among the biggest positives. However, even if his transition to the NBA hasn't been as smooth as many would have liked, Bailey is proving the narrative that he might be a problem child very wrong.
Bailey was named among the NBA's top newcomers in ESPN's most recent Power Rankings. Tim MacMahon explained why Bailey got the nod for the Jazz.