Utah Jazz Option No. 1: Who Will Take the Lead Next Season? | DJ & PK
Utah Jazz broadcaster David Locke believes Ace Bailey could be the No. 1 option for the Jazz next season, but will the rookie really be ready to lead the team in just his second year?
DJ & PK from the KSL Sports Zone break down Locke’s take and explore the realistic expectations for Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, and the rest of the Jazz starters as the team moves from years of rebuilding into a competitive 2026 season.
📌 In this video:
✅ Why Ace Bailey’s potential as the No. 1 option may be too soon
✅ Lauri Markkanen’s expectations and role next season
✅ How the shift from rebuilding to competing changes expectations
✅ Comparisons to past Jazz stars and insight from David Locke
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3 Comments
dude is acting like Markkanen sitting all the time is his choice. Pipe down old man
I think Locke was saying Ace may have the ball in in his hands at the end of games. I don't think he meant the offense is running through Ace for long stretches of the game. That kinda makes sense because our two established stars aren't great at getting their own shots. Also, the other options are Brice and Keyonte. Ace's ability to get his own shot isn't at their level yet, but it could be in a year.
Lauri has been waiting patiently for next season competing with the Jazz