One player on the Utah Jazz who came into the mix this past season to make a surprise impact was none other than 18-year league veteran Kevin Love.
While not the most prevalent piece on the court for the Jazz, his impact as an off-the-court voice and a locker room veteran has been well-recognized both throughout the season, as well as during an assortment of end-of-season interviews from the roster recapping their year in Utah.
Jazz rookie Ace Bailey was among that collection of names to voice their praise for the impact that Love brought into the building every day this past year, which comes especially valuable as the fifth-overall pick was embarking on his first-ever season as a pro.
“Very important,” Love said how important Kevin Love is.” I ask Kevin questions almost every other day about life in general, whether it’s small stuff or big stuff. So, that’s great to have that person in your life.”
“It’s very important, because they’ve been through the good and the bad. So, whatever a rookie goes through, all the younger guys go through. He’s been through it… So, it’s just always good to have that person around.”