Walker Kessler’s Strength Gains: Game-Changer for Jazz? Can Isaiah Collier’s Passing Boost Offense?
Walker Kessler’s defensive prowess shines as the Utah Jazz maintain their preseason winning streak, showcasing a formidable defense against the Dallas Mavericks. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the Jazz’s defensive strategies, highlighting Kessler’s offseason strength gains and Isaiah Collier’s impressive seven assists. Despite offensive struggles, the Jazz’s ability to hold their ground defensively raises questions about their potential this season. Can the Jazz maintain this defensive intensity when facing full-strength NBA teams?
The episode also explores the challenges faced by the Jazz’s young players, with insights into their development and the team’s rotation strategies. David Locke discusses the impact of turnovers on transition defense and the importance of Walker Kessler’s role in protecting the rim. As the Jazz prepare for the regular season, listeners are invited to consider how these early performances might shape the team’s long-term success.
0:00 Jazz Defense Shines in Preseason
9:49 Isaiah Collier’s Impressive Assists
23:06 Jazz Lineup Challenges and Young Talent
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13 Comments
I jumped up and down when Isaiah fell to 29 I couldn't believe we got him ! Go IC welcome to Utah we are very excited to have you here
Locke we need to somehow get Leah from Arizona to join our hockey podcasts
Man if IC can get enough shots to keep the D honest he will be deadly.
Start Jonny J with Sexton moving over to PG.
The first play should be taylor for a three. Hit markkanen in the post with a kickoff to T for a three.
You’re right on Isaiah Mr. Locke. He’s really playing with a lot of poise, confidence and fearlessness. 6’2.5” is just big enough in today’s game and he’s a heck of an athlete. I’m sure the shot will come but with KG he’ll have the time to bring it along.
I think he slipped to 28 because of his length, shooting and Bronny?
I disagree on CW. I think he’s doing exactly what’s asked of him while demonstrating a game beyond his years.
Seems like we should very pleased with the draft. Especially when you throw in the character of these three new guy.
The triumvirate really scored in the draft. Thanks for the pod Locke
in 1st five you could play juzang over hendricks
Gifford is a beast
Hope Key heals up quick. But my goodness that pace of the staring lineup when collier jumped in, and that was with big man Walker on the court too.
John Collins butchering his trade value when he was the defender on Gafford in the second half. Those stretches really highlight why Kessler should and is the starter.
Williams will grow into his body, he will be fine. I liked Hendricks, I think he can develope a down hill one move and go type game to add to his three and hustle play offense.
Sense and Sensabaughlity. Like his decision making on offense and defense.
As long as one of them can shoot threes then it shouldn’t matter. We played for years with Royce and Rudy on the court and still had high level offenses. Both those dudes are non offensive in the same ways that Taylor and Walker are.
The difference is those teams were directed by Rubio and Conley. As playmaker and offense initiater… Key is no where near that realm. So David… you’re putting a lot of blame on Hendricks and Kessler that should be levied on George.
It was so nice to see Lauri playing with Isaiah. There were so many plays earlier where he asked ball from Keyonte or few times from Sexton and was just left high and dry or got the ball in very bad spots as an afterthought. But when Isaiah started to play point, he seemed to relax and play more free since there were proper passes going around the court again.
Also the speed of Jazz was sooooo much faster when Keyonte went out that it was awesome. I like Keyonte but I don't like the whole package that comes with him 😅