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Why Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley could have some advantages in quest for HORSE Challenge glory

The Utah Jazz traded for Mike Conley last summer with the idea he could be a big part of their NBA championship-winning aspirations.

The league, of course, is on hold right now during the coronavirus pandemic, but Conley, at least, will still be aiming for a title on Thursday.

The semifinals and finals of the made-for-TV NBA HORSE Challenge (aired on ESPN) will be Thursday night, with Conley one of four competitors remaining after he beat 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Tamika Catchings in the first round.

In the semifinals, which will air at 7 p.