INSIDER: Will Hardy's MEGA-DEAL with Jazz | Can He TRANSFORM Utah into CONTENDERS?

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the significance of Will Hardy's contract extension through 2031. This pivotal move marks the first major piece of the Jazz rebuild, providing stability for incoming players and averting potential disaster. Locke explores the implications for Ryan and Ashley Smith's leadership, drawing parallels to Brett Brown's tenure with the 76ers.

The podcast delves into Hardy's strengths as a coach, including his ability to adjust mid-season, communicate effectively with players, and maintain a vision for the team's future. Locke also analyzes late-game strategies from recent playoff matchups, focusing on the Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks games. He dissects key defensive adjustments, three-point shooting concerns, and the impact of players like Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on their respective teams' performances.

0:00 Jazz sign Will Hardy through 20315:41 First major piece of Jazz rebuild secured6:00: Disaster Averted8:00: Ryan and Ashley Smith's leadership17:29 Will Hardy's strengths as a head coach23:07 Analysis of OKC vs Denver late game28:47 Jokic's historic 5-year performance span30:51 Breaking down Celtics vs Knicks overtime

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