The Downbeat #1988 - All the best, Memo!

The season starts in 40 or so days. Listen to our Podcast! Also, new starter George Hill is racking up assists already. Utah to work out two more players before training camp starts. Also a double-dose of the Moneyman!

The big news of the day is that the Moneyman himself, Mehmet Okur, is leaving his position as “non-discript Utah Jazz ambassador” to be a player development coach with the Phoenix Suns.

This is a great move for Memo who gets to continue being around the game that he loves — while doing something he’s clearly capable of: helping young players gain more skills. This makes a lot of sense for the suns who have Alex Len, Dragan Bender, and Marquese Chriss all on the roster. All of…