Ace Bailey’s jaw-dropping shot-making takes center stage as David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the rookie’s preseason highlights. From advanced footwork and lightning-fast releases to signature moves reminiscent of Kevin Durant, Bailey’s offensive arsenal stands out as elite—even against top NBA defenders like Jabari Smith and Amen Thompson. Locke details examples of Bailey’s off-ball activity, smart use of screens, and uncanny ability to create space and shoot under pressure, leading announcers and former players alike to declare these moments “big time shots.”

Will Hardy’s insights reveal even more reasons for Jazz fans to get excited: Bailey’s basketball obsession, intelligence, and eagerness to learn add to his natural talent and promise. Locke explores how Bailey’s skill set, coupled with the team’s evolving chemistry and scrappy young energy, could shape Utah’s future. The episode teases the return of key players such as Walker Kessler, Kyle Filipowski, and Lauri Markkanen while highlighting the anticipation around a Cooper Flagg vs. Ace Bailey preseason showdown. With this new generation stepping up and a unified locker room, could the Jazz become one of the league’s most exciting young squads to watch?

00:00 Ace Bailey's 10 Best Shots
05:27 NBA Player Skill Breakdown
06:50 Elite Off-Ball Movement Analysis
13:36 "Ace's Pull-Up and Step Back"
17:57 "Evaluating Talent Takes Time"
25:41 "Team Identity and Ownership"
28:24 "Flip's Growth & Flag's Debut"

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