Jazz vindicated for no-brainer Ace Bailey decision after wild controversy

There was a lot of doubt when the Jazz took Bailey, but that feels like forever ago.

Utah Jazz v Brooklyn Nets | David L. Nemec/GettyImagesThe returns from Ace Bailey have been mostly excellent. He didn't start his NBA career dominating, but as time has gone on, it's become pretty clear the Utah Jazz were right to pick him. There weren't that many doubts in Bailey's talent, but there was concern about if he would like being a Jazzman. Almost two months into the season, he has put all that concern to rest.

Bailey received some ire for how he and his representation handled himself during the pre-draft process, so when it had been confirmed that the Jazz had picked him, the move was seen as a…