50 Reasons To Be Excited For The Jazz 21-22 Season
Sep 1, 2021, 2:49 PM | Updated: Oct 19, 2021, 1:56 pm
The Utah Jazz celebrate against the Indiana Pacers (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Getty Images)
(Photo by Lauren Bacho/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Jazz open their season on October 20, fewer than two months away. Leading up to the 2021-22 season, we look at 50 storylines for Jazz fans to be excited about leading up to opening night.
On this page, you’ll find the link to all 50 stories, updated daily until the beginning of the season.
50 Reasons For Jazz Fans To Be Excited
50. Jazz Defending The Best Record In The NBA
We are only 50 days out from the @utahjazz opening the season against the OKC Thunder.
So, we begin our countdown of 50 things for Jazz fans to look forward to leading up to opening night!
At 50: Defending the best record in the NBA. #TakeNotehttps://t.co/m1Gj0hhvzk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) August 31, 2021
49. Can Jazz Have Three Repeat All-Stars?
There are just 49 days until the @utahjazz start their season.
In our countdown of 50 reasons to be excited for the season, we ask, will the Jazz have three All-Stars once again?#takenote https://t.co/esFAMtWMjm
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 1, 2021
48. Looser Restrictions For Jazz Players And Fans
Players and fans should expect larger attendance numbers and eased restrictions for the upcoming @utahjazz season.
It comes in at number 48 in our 50 major storylines for Jazz fans to look forward to this season. #takenote https://t.co/hS5oK6t7yX
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 2, 2021
47. Utah Jazz Rookie MaCio Teague
Number 47 on the list of the top 50 storylines for the @UtahJazz heading into opening night:
Rookie MaCio Teague who flashed intriguing potential during the summer league. #TakeNote https://t.co/rXd04Fww1j
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 3, 2021
46. One Month From Preseason Opener
50 reasons to be excited for the 2021-22 @UtahJazz season:
At number 46, the preseason. #TakeNote https://t.co/pqHQ9OcO6W
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 4, 2021
45. Can Jazz Fix Postseason Net Rating?
The @UtahJazz league best Net Rating flipped in the postseason.
Can they fix it this year?
That’s number 45 in our 50 storylines to watch counting down to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/WN4yJUFZuv
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 5, 2021
44. The Contract Of Jazz Forward Jarrell Brantley
What will the @UtahJazz do with Jarrell Brantley?
It’s number 44 in our top 50 storylines to watch as we count down to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/qjUrYWErq0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 6, 2021
43. Will Joe Ingles Dunk Again?
2018-19: Three Dunks
2019-20: Two Dunks
2020-21: One Dunk
Joe Ingles dunk totals are in a downward spiral. Will the notorious high flyer dunk again next season?
That's question No. 43 in our top 50 storylines heading into opening night. #takenote https://t.co/A5nPlqVSOf
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 8, 2021
42. The Jazz Future With Miye Oni
What does the future hold for @utahjazz guard Miye Oni?
With a partially guaranteed contract in a crowded backcourt, we explore that question in our countdown to opening night. #takeNote https://t.co/fFScrhs4VF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 8, 2021
41. Jazz Owner Ryan Smith
Number 41 in our countdown of 50 stories leading up to opening night for the @utahjazz.
The growing impact of new owner Ryan Smith. #takenote https://t.co/UeuePOeSHn
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 9, 2021
40. Quin Snyder And The Utah Jazz Coaching Staff
With fewer voices in the front office and the team doubling down on last year's roster, it's up to Quin Snyder to propel the @UtahJazz to new heights.
Story 40 in our 50 day countdown to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/TKhLlzacET
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 10, 2021
39. Celebrities At Jazz Games
Number 39 in our 50 day countdown of things to look forward to for the 2021-22 @utahjazz season.
The Jazz growing popularity among celebrities! #takenote https://t.co/0i9npN6pFj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 13, 2021
38. Jazz Players Interactions On Social Media
You can tell by their social media interactions, the @utahjazz players are finally back on the court together!#TakeNote https://t.co/7ArY8YyyNk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 13, 2021
37. Utah Jazz Training Roster Camp Invitees
The @utahjazz have signed former @BroncoSportsMBB guard Derrick Alston Jr.
He, along with the other camp invites are reason 37 to be excited about the upcoming season.
Meet the newest Jazzman here!#takenote https://t.co/fuvZfgAnQy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 13, 2021
36. Jazz Wing Elijah Hughes
With 36 days left until opening night, we look at @utahjazz wing Elijah Hughes.
Hughes shooting during the summer league was an important step, will it carry over to the 2021-22 season?#takenote https://t.co/TohQxwj2R4
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 14, 2021
35. Three Jazz Players After The Olympics
How will Joe Ingles, Rudy Gobert, and Miye Oni return to the @utahjazz after spending their offseason at the Olympics?
That's question 35 in our 50 day countdown to opening night. #takenote https://t.co/Ltk4Defc6A
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 15, 2021
34. Jazz Living In The Luxury Tax
The @utahjazz are firmly in the luxury tax, but by how much?
And, what can they do to lower their tax bill by the trade deadline?
That's number 34 in our 50 story countdown to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/2nLazDB9LU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 16, 2021
33. Return Of All-Star Weekend
Number 33 in our 50 story countdown to opening night of the @utahjazz season.
The return of a full All-Star weekend in 2022. #takeNote https://t.co/ob49qJx7V8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 17, 2021
32. Jazz Ridiculous Three-Point Shooting
Can the @UtahJazz continue to shoot the three as well as they did last year?
There are reasons for optimism and doubt. #TakeNote https://t.co/txMzjuJPj8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 19, 2021
31. Utah Jazz Two-Way Guard Trent Forrest
Entering the year on a two-way deal, second-year guard Trent Forrest's growth continues our countdown of the top 50 storylines heading into opening night for the @utahjazz. #TakeNote https://t.co/DX2hQE05PB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 20, 2021
30. Jazz Opening Night Vs. Favors, Thunder
Opening night is just ONE MONTH from today.
That means a meeting with the @okcthunder and longtime fan favorite Derrick Favors. #TakeNote | @utahjazz https://t.co/R8HHOkYCZx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 20, 2021
29. Tracking Former Jazz Fan Favorites
It's been a busy offseason in the NBA, do you know where your favorite former @utahjazz players landed this summer?
We've got you taken care of in our countdown to opening night. #takenote https://t.co/nk1XJNj8TC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 21, 2021
28. The 75th Anniversary Of The NBA
Which @utahjazz players will make the NBA’s 75th-anniversary team?#TakeNote https://t.co/iziqXdKuJg
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 23, 2021
27. Jazz Second-Year Center Udoka Azubuike
Perhaps no @utahjazz player had a better summer than Udoka Azubuike.
But where does he go from here?#takenote https://t.co/5YrkJootr7
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 23, 2021
26. The Rest Of The NBA
We know @utahjazz fans are excited for their team's new additions.
But these moves across the NBA should be fun to watch with training camps opening next week.#takenote https://t.co/4rheyzXLry
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 24, 2021
25. Jazz Charitable Contributions
Continuing our countdown to opening night, the @utahjazz have been one of the most charitable rosters in recent seasons.
Some highlights of their past donations, and what to monitor this year. #TakeNote https://t.co/onZjgMtIsj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2021
24. The Salt Lake City Stars
The @slcstars returning to Utah, and providing more opportunity for the @utahjazz young players to develop is a major storyline heading into this season. #TakeNote https://t.co/rh6q8yr3Ud
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2021
23. Jazz Forward Royce O’Neale
The @utahjazz perimeter defense may be the biggest factor in their postseason success.
And at the center of it, forward Royce O'Neale. #TakeNote https://t.co/COGk4I3KKe
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2021
22. Jazz Players Fighting For Minutes
The @utahjazz have a nine-man rotation.
But, nearly a 10th of the team's minutes last season went to players outside the top 9.
Will the Jazz see increased opportunity for players on the back half of the roster?#TakeNote https://t.co/5EKlWGyvQk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 28, 2021
21. Jazz Rookie Jared Butler
“I didn’t realize how good he was, obviously I’ve seen him on TV but it’s different in the NBA. He’s going to be really good.”
Check out what Jared Butler's @utahjazz teammates are saying about the rookie here.#takenote https://t.co/j5U2YAtBbc
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 29, 2021
20. Jazz Return To 82 Game Schedule
As the NBA pushes for a full return to normal, a traditional 82 game schedule is worth celebrating. #takenote | @utahjazz https://t.co/RN3Zbz1C9P
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 1, 2021
19. Jazz Forward Eric Paschall
With Rudy Gay sitting out the preseason, new @utahjazz forward Eric Paschall has a prime opportunity to define his role with the team. #takenote https://t.co/lfmw0GlJhZ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 1, 2021
18. Jazz First Zoom Practice
You can get your first look at the @utahjazz at today’s live Zoom practice!
We’ve got the link for you here, and what to watch for during the broadcast.
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
17. Jazz Center Hassan Whiteside
Hassan Whiteside is an odd fit with the @utahjazz, and that might be why he’s exactly the right option to back up Rudy Gobert. #TakeNote https://t.co/64BFYRmP2D
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 4, 2021
16. Jazz Christmas Night Game
The @utahjazz will be heavily featured throughout the NBA season on holidays, but none are bigger than their Christmas Day game against the Dallas Mavericks. #takenote https://t.co/UID4hlIp8Y
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 4, 2021
15. Utah Jazz Forward Rudy Gay
We don't know when he'll see the floor, but Rudy Gay is confident he'll be a good fit for the @utahjazz.
“I’m a basketball player. You put me on the court, I’m going to make do, I am going to make way.”#takenote https://t.co/aVp48fU094
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 5, 2021
14. Rudy Gobert Hunt For Fourth DPOY
Can Rudy Gobert win his fourth DPOY this season?
That may depend on the play of Hassan Whiteside. #takenote | @utahjazzhttps://t.co/afEeC0skdp
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 6, 2021
13. Jazz Guard Joe Ingles
He just turned 34 and he's in the final year of his contract, but Joe Ingles will play a key role in the @utahjazz success this season. #takenote https://t.co/Xo2xPBEqKA
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 7, 2021
12. New Jazz Front Office
It's early, but the @utahjazz new front office is off to a hot start.
Whether or not that hot streak can continue is one of the top storylines heading into opening night. #takenote https://t.co/WB4D3I7b7V
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 8, 2021
11. Jazz Fans Returning To Vivint Arena
NBA GM's voted @vivintarena as having the top home court advantage in the NBA. @utahjazz fans will be back in full force on opening night. #Takenote https://t.co/KfK5eUyfX3
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 9, 2021
10. Jazz Forward Bojan Bogdanovic
With Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell back and healthy, can Bojan Bogdanovic pick up where he left off last season?#TakeNote https://t.co/4U0KkyBVaP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 10, 2021
9. Jazz Preseason Home Opener
8. Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson
Jordan Clarkson won the Sixth Man of the Year last season, now maintaining his efficiency throughout the year could be a huge boost to the @utahjazz. #TakeNote https://t.co/REWWCXKvC7
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 12, 2021
7. The NBA Trade Deadline
Though most of the roster building was done during the offseason, this year's NBA trade deadline might be an important one for the @utahjazz. #takenote https://t.co/tFZ3LCEfr1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 13, 2021
6. Jazz Part-Owner Dwyane Wade
He's only been involved with the @utahjazz for six months, but Dwyane Wade's impact heading into the 2021-22 season is one of this year's top storylines. #TakeNote https://t.co/C3iGITfkL0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 14, 2021
5. Jazz Guard Mike Conley
After a brilliant second season with the @utahjazz, Mike Conley signed on to return for another three years.
Now all eyes are on the guard's hamstrings heading into the season. #TakeNote https://t.co/gYcAFLKNAI
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 15, 2021
4. The Jazz Run To The Playoffs
The @UtahJazz are set up for a terrific regular season, but all 👀 will be on how the team performs in the playoffs. #TakeNote https://t.co/kmdhTb3mif
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 16, 2021
3. Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert is playing the best basketball of his life, but the DPOY is still fighting a narrative set after the @utahjazz early playoff exit. #TakeNote https://t.co/mK6skGGZha
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 17, 2021
2. Utah Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell
Just two days away from opening night, @utahjazz guard Donovan Mitchell's evolution into one of the NBA's best players takes center stage. #TakeNote https://t.co/jlVSNapXKB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 18, 2021
1. NBA Opening Night
Our 50 stories in 50 days countdown concludes with a look at the @utahjazz season opener, plus the other premiere games this week. #TakeNote https://t.co/deF6mTkOhC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 19, 2021
