In what is shaping up to be the most anticipated season in Utah Jazz history, fans and media have high praise for the Utah Jazz. After making it to the playoffs for the first time in five years, and showcasing an All-Star for the first time in six years, the Jazz earned the league’s respect in 2017. But then their star forward Gordon Hayward left in free agency.
Since then the Jazz have had several ups and downs, but have bounced back nicely from losing their star. They are arguably better off now than they would be with Hayward.