Utah Jazz GM explains decision to pick up Udoka Azubuike’s option
Justin Zanik says the organization still believes in the second-year center’s ability to develop, especially now that the SLC Stars are back to playing games.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike (20) as the Utah Jazz host the Milwaukee Bucks, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.
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