As I’m sure Utah Jazz first-year player Grayson Allen is already discovering, being a rookie in the NBA has to be a challenging adjustment. While playing at the NCAA level certainly involves facing some elite talent, it simply can’t compare to that of the professional league. Not only that, but the game changes significantly. A faster pace, more spacing and different strategies are just a few of the many adaptations new players have to face.
Two days into training camp, I’m sure that in a lot of ways Allen’s head is spinning as he tries to get everything figured out.