DEBATE: Utah Jazz's Draft Strategy | High-Risk PRODIGY or NBA-Ready Talent? What says Tony Jones?

Will the Utah Jazz strike gold with their 5th pick in the NBA draft? The team's future hangs in the balance as they navigate a crucial decision. Tony Jones of The Athletic joins to break down top prospects like Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, and VJ Edgecombe. He compares Johnson's well-rounded offensive game to a young Devin Booker, while noting GMs are "petrified" about Bailey's boom-or-bust potential. The discussion explores the Jazz's options at pick 21, potential trades for impact veterans, and their overall draft strategy. Jones emphasizes Utah's need for a star to build around, possibly favoring high-upside talents over safer picks. Tune in for expert analysis on how the Jazz can maximize their draft position and accelerate their rebuild. 0:00 Jazz draft options at 5 and 21 5:56 Tre Johnson as best case scenario for Jazz 9:58 Analyzing Kon as potential Jazz pick 15:51 Options for Jazz with 21st draft pick 24:03 Balancing upside vs NBA-ready players in draft 29:39 Potential trade options for the Jazz 34:42 Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trade possibilities 37:59 Most likely outcome for Jazz at #5 pick Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. CarGurus Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFair Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.