Utah Jazz fans are used to having to champion their lesser known stars. With Gordon Hayward was having an All-Star year, Jazz fans would interject Hayward into any conversation much like that overeager friend who’s really into bitcoin. Yes, we know bitcoin is awesome, but we’re talking “A Quiet Place”. Wait your turn. The same was said about John Stockton and Karl Malone. Nothing says underwhelming superstar like John Stockton being able to travel anywhere in the United States without being recognized. Karl Malone who even won two MVP trophies was overshadowed by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Donovan Mitchell has put the Jazz into uncharted territory: Popularity
