Utah Jazz Celebrates Standout Performances As 2023-2024 NBA Season Wraps
The team highlights individual achievements following a rebuilding year filled with promise
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The Utah Jazz took to Instagram to reflect on their 2023-2024 NBA season, sharing a nostalgic post with the caption “*tips hat to a great season* 🤠 #TakeNote.” While the team may not have made the playoffs, their social media activity highlights the bright spots and promising developments from their rebuilding campaign.
In the Instagram image, the Jazz showcased a player as they moved across the court. The post serves as a season wrap-up, acknowledging the team’s journey throughout the year.
Individual Standouts Shine Despite Team Struggles
The Utah Jazz have been busy highlighting individual performances from the season across their social media platforms. Their recent posts have spotlighted several key players who made significant contributions.
Walker Kessler, nicknamed “The Sheriff,” led the league in blocks per game (2.4) and offensive rebounds per game (4.6). The second-year center continued to establish himself as one of the NBA’s premier rim protectors after making the All-Rookie First Team last season.
Collin Sexton, referred to as “Young Bull” by the team, maintained his scoring prowess. According to the Jazz’s Instagram, “After leading the Jazz in points last season, Collin led the Jazz with 1159 points this season. He is the third guard in Jazz history to lead the team in points in consecutive seasons.” This accomplishment places Sexton in rare company in the franchise’s history.
Rookie Impact: George And Hendricks Make Their Mark
A significant bright spot for the Jazz this season came from their rookie class. Keyonte George, referred to as “Zay” by the team, had a record-breaking rookie campaign. As highlighted in a recent post, “This season Zay dropped 615 points and dished out 446 assists becoming the first Jazz rookie to ever accumulate those totals, and he’s just getting started.”
Taylor Hendricks, nicknamed “Flip,” also had an impressive debut season. The Jazz noted that he “had the third most double-doubles of all rookies, set a career-high of 30 and had a rookie season worthy of taking note.” The team seems particularly excited about his development, dedicating multiple posts to his highlights with captions like “Flippin’ out over this rookie season.”
Veteran Leadership From Collins
John Collins provided both highlight-worthy plays and veteran leadership after joining the Jazz this season. The team highlighted that “This season John became the 5th jazz player ever to avg 19+ points on 50% shooting.” They also showcased his dunking ability with a carousel of his most impressive slams.
Beyond his on-court production, Collins appears to have contributed to team chemistry, with one post noting “john’s favorite form of team bonding?? handshakes 🤝”.
Looking Ahead: The Rebuild Continues
The Utah Jazz are in the midst of a rebuilding phase that began when they traded franchise cornerstones Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert prior to the 2022-2023 season. After making the playoffs for six consecutive seasons from 2017 to 2022, the team has now missed the postseason for two straight years as they focus on developing young talent and acquiring future assets.
The Jazz finished the 2023-2024 season with a 31-51 record, placing them 12th in the Western Conference. While this record didn’t earn them a playoff berth, the development of players like Kessler, George, and Hendricks provides hope for the franchise’s future.
The Jazz’s social media celebration of individual achievements suggests that the organization is focusing on player development and culture-building during this transitional period. With a combination of promising rookies, developing young players, and veterans like Collins, the Jazz appear to be establishing a foundation for future success.
As they tip their hat to the 2023-2024 season, Jazz fans can look forward to watching their young core continue to grow next season, potentially taking the next step in the team’s rebuilding process.
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