When the Utah Jazz drafted Ace Bailey, everyone thought it was a home run for them, even there was unfounded skepticism that he didn't want to play for the team. Being the No. 5 pick in the draft, Bailey will definitely have a role with the Jazz right away. However, judging from Will Hardy's recent comments on him, his role will be more of a complementary role.
While talking with The Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen, Hardy talked about what kind of role Bailey will have. Hardy praised Bailey's all-around skills as a player on both ends of the floor, but made it clear that they will emphasize him playing without the ball in his hands.