One by one, and, in some cases, two by two, the Jazz entered the interview room on Monday during the team’s media day at Vivint Arena. It was symbolic and fitting that Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert took their turn together.
With all the moves the Jazz made during their offseason, one fact remains the same: If the Jazz are going to realize their ambitious intention of contending for a title this season, a season that starts in earnest now, these two will be not just at the heart of it, they will be the heart of it.