SALT LAKE CITY — Grayson Allen survived Summer League. He made it through training camp.
Now as his first preseason action is nearing its end, Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder is challenging the rookie to improve defensively if he wants to see time on the floor during the regular season.
“Right now his biggest adjustment is transition defense, so he’s either going to make that adjustment or he’s not going to play,” Snyder said. “I hope he reads that.”
Allen celebrated his 23rd birthday Monday, then the Jazz returned to practice Tuesday followed by a media training session and a one-on-one chat with Snyder.