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Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski still texts Jazz’s Grayson Allen with encouragement throughout rookie season

Deseret News

Utah Jazz guard Grayson Allen (24) dribbles to the hoop with the ball while guarded by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Cameron Payne (3) during the second half of the game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019.

SALT LAKE CITY — Grayson Allen's cell phone is flooded with constant calls, text messages and notifications on a regular basis.

But no matter how busy he may be, the Utah Jazz rookie certainly finds time to respond when his phone rings — or vibrates — from the man simply known as Coach K.