“I Want to Hang a Banner” – Owner Ryan Smith on Utah’s Championship Vision | Scotty G. & The Coach
Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth owner Ryan Smith joins Scotty G. & The Coach on the KSL Sports Zone to discuss Utah’s growing sports identity, the Mammoth’s first-ever NHL playoff appearance, and his long-term vision for building a championship culture in Utah.
From the energy of the NHL playoffs to the challenges of building sustained success in today’s NBA, Ryan Smith breaks down what it takes to compete at the highest level and why Utah’s future in professional sports is just getting started.
📌 In this video:
✅ Reaction to the Mammoth’s playoff debut in a 4-2 Game 1 loss to VGK
✅ How strong ties to Las Vegas show the potential of hockey in Utah
✅ Why roster building is more difficult than ever in today’s NBA
✅ How the Jazz and Mammoth are setting the tone for Utah’s championship culture
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5 Comments
Wow, great interview. You got him to go in depth on everything. Love that you got this interview.
Can we get some authentic jazz jerseys
Really surprised to hear Ryan say there was “no data” to indicate NHL hockey would work here. “Just a few rinks and a small youth program” greatly understates the number of hockey fans there are in this state. I’ve had confidence for years the NHL would work here with the right ownership group. We’ve got great fans and great ownership, with necessary renovations going on at the DC. That’s most of what it takes to be successful in the NHL.
Thanks Ryan for bringing the NHL to Utah! Also, I love that hat.
guys such a fuckin tool