Every incremental narrative the Jazz have gone through this season has come with its own buzzword or catchphrase. Early on, the term du jour was “continuity,” in reference to bringing back so much of last year’s roster. This was quickly followed by “communication,” which was, apparently, the consistently-missing ingredient in an underperforming defense. For a bit, observers were inundated with “high pass,” as the team explained its offensive desire to throw lobs to Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors.
And now? Well, in talking to players and coaches before and after three games this week, I noticed a new message.