(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune archive) Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, left, plows over Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles during a preseason NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in 2018. Leonard, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, did not play in Wednesday's game because of 'load management.' Ingles said he prefers to play every game if possible.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.