SALT LAKE CITY — Two summers ago, Utah was a glum place. Gordon Hayward was off to Boston. Donovan Mitchell was just a concept. Optimism was out, cynicism was in.
The most sunny Jazz fans could only trust in Rudy Gobert, who said things would be fine. And they were. But Tuesday the picture got far better.
Lemonade, anyone?
It’s not just that Mike Conley will be a major upgrade at point guard. It’s a message that the Jazz intend on contending, not just treading water.
Says who?
Says the $67 million remaining on Conley’s contract.