Writer's note: Being the Utah Jazz beat writer for the Deseret News was my identity for almost a decade from 2008 to 2017. It was a source of deep pride on personal and professional levels — for me and for others, especially my mom. This franchise has had a lot of colorful characters and interesting moments, and I had the honor to tell and retell stories about a team that means so much to the people and a state I love so much. The following excerpt from my book, 100 Things Jazz Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, is presented with permission from Triumph Books.
Book excerpt: '100 Things Jazz Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,' The Jazz Nickname
