Because of how awesome Ace Bailey has looked to start this preseason, his play has overshadowed the Utah Jazz's addition of rookie Walter Clayton Jr.. Clayton is coming off an NCAA title, and Utah traded up to get him at the draft. There's no telling what his statistical output will be in his rookie year, but Will Hardy and Walker Kessler basically confirmed why the Jazz picked him: the culture he creates.
While talking with reporters on October 12, Hardy explained why he loves coaching someone like Clayton.
“He has a huge chip on his shoulder," Hardy told reporters on October 12.