EGREGIOUS – Why the Utah Jazz? 5 possibilities | Elite Defense | Isaiah Collier’s brilliance
Utah Jazz find themselves at the center of the NBA’s tanking controversy—are they truly crossing the line, or unfairly singled out? David Locke breaks down the national “egregious” spotlight on the Jazz, exploring theories on media bias, league-wide integrity, and what’s really fueling the conversation.
Key topics include Isaiah Collier’s emergence as a rotation mainstay despite concerns over his three-point shooting, defensive trends since Jaren Jackson Jr. stepped in, and recent standout performances by Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen. Dive into exclusive analysis of points gained rankings, Jazz defensive efficiency, and how Will Hardy’s game plan is reshaping rim protection. Will the narrative around the Utah Jazz shift—or does someone have more to gain from keeping them in the headlines?
00:00 – Jazz Tanking Narrative & “Egregious” Label
11:14 – Isaiah Collier’s Development & Weakness Analysis
26:32 – Points Gained: NBA Efficiency & Jazz Player Breakdown
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4 Comments
Why do you think the Utah Jazz are singled out in national tanking debates?
I'm tired of the Jazz trying to be cute with their roster and playing their best players only part of the game. Jazz fans wants the team to lose, the national media believe that playing a player only part of the game is worse than not playing them at all. What they're doing now isn't working! Just shut it down. Rest Keyonte, JJJ, and Lauri for the rest of the year. There are some great player prospects available in the top 6 picks of the draft. We really need to not only ensure we keep this pick, but that we have the best possible odds of getting a high pick.
Just me or is the Mic not working well? Sounds like you are recording from a distance.
It's dishonest to sit players and say they're injured when they're clearly not. Why is it so bad to just be honest and manipulate lineups to lose instead of hiding guys on the injured list? Maybe when you're different and transparent you get a target on your back. Call it Jazz Derangement Syndrome.