Utah Jazz Host ‘Meet The Team’ Event
Sep 29, 2018, 10:27 PM
Fans packed the lower bowl of the Utah Jazz "Meet The Team" Event Friday night at Vivint SmartHome Arena. (Eric Woodyard, Deseret News)
(Eric Woodyard, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Jazz held a “Meet The Team” event Friday night in front on of a packed lower bowl at Vivint SmartHome Arena. The event consisted of team introductions and a three-point shooting contest hosted by Jazz radio voice David Locke.
Jazz Help Grant A Wish
A special part of the evening was when Make-A-Wish kid Wyatt, got to meet the team as they were introduced in their new throwback uniforms. Royce O’Neale and his Junior Jazz escorts did the floss dance when they were introduced.
If you’re not watching, you’re missing this kind of stuff ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/ZSdFYUNfda
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 29, 2018
So Cute!
Derrick Favors and his daughter stole the show with their adorable warmups together.
Sooooo @dfavors14 daughter is the cutest thing ever!! 💟 @utahjazz pic.twitter.com/soxaorNlIK
— marisa golding (@MarisaJane_OLN) September 29, 2018
Gobert Gets His Hardware
Rudy Gobert was presented with his 2017-18 Defensive Player of the Year award and was happy to show it off to the Jazz faithful.
.@rudygobert27 showing the fans his trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/vXclsQEosq
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 29, 2018
Mitchell Drains A Half-Court Shot
The players then took to a three-point shooting contest, won by the tandem of Naz Mitrou-Long and Georges Niang. Though Donovan Mitchell didn’t win the three-point contest, he drew plenty of cheers when he swished a half-court shot.
Joe Ingles talked a little trash with Donovan Mitchell before the half court shooting contest at the @utahjazz Meet the Team Night. Donovan responded with this. #utahjazz pic.twitter.com/FkBDSqmcAm
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) September 29, 2018
Ending On A Strong Note
Finally, the evening was concluded when Wyatt slammed home the final shot of the night, with a little boost from Gobert.
It’s gonna be a good year!! Thanks to everyone for coming out tonight. #Letsgetit pic.twitter.com/7GVPxUsIOZ
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) September 29, 2018
Thank you everyone who came out tonight! It’s gonna be a fun year! Huge shoutout to my guy Wyatt for dunking the ball today!! pic.twitter.com/J9mlFhduxs
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) September 29, 2018
THANK YOU FANS FOR COMING OUT TONIGHT TO START THE SEASON OFF RIGHT. ENJOYED IT! #TAKENOTE
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) September 29, 2018
THANK YOU FANS FOR COMING OUT TONIGHT TO START THE SEASON OFF RIGHT. ENJOYED IT! #TAKENOTE
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) September 29, 2018
