Best memes, reactions to Utah Jazz drafting Darryn Peterson with No. 2 pick

SALT LAKE CITY — The second pick in the NBA Draft was equally shocking and unsurprising.

After AJ Dybantsa went first overall to Washington, Utah took who they felt was the best player on the board in Kansas guard Darryn Peterson.

After making the second top-two selection in franchise history, Jazz fans and the entire NBA world took to social media to give their takes. Here are some of the best reactions.

Social Media Reacts To Utah Jazz Selecting Darryn Peterson Second Overall

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 24, 2026

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— James Hansen (@hansenjames) June 23, 2026

https://t.co/1SwOOLELX4 pic.twitter.com/QXvO6OWqKb

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) June 23, 2026

Jazz fans like the pick. pic.twitter.com/sZAcdEm4cs

— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) June 24, 2026

Me when I hear the name Darryn Peterson https://t.co/zGESKShB3O pic.twitter.com/PINnGCIDZl

— Art Cummings (@ArtTakesNote) June 2, 2026

To all my friends, I’d like to humbly announce that I have a new best friend. No matter who you are, you’re in second place at best. pic.twitter.com/wJUZwBlDQk

— Jeff Biesinger (@JeffBiesinger) June 24, 2026

Darryn Peterson after meeting with the Jazz medical staff about cramps. pic.twitter.com/mxCxlNWhqN

— TuskedUp 🦣🏒 (@TuskedUp) June 24, 2026

Darryn Peterson wants to wear #22 on the Jazz but Kyle Filipowski has it

His second option would be #8 because of Kobe but Isaiah Collier has it

Oh no😭 pic.twitter.com/01Kg6w3ykm

— Cap’n Cook 🏔️ (@JazzePinkman) June 24, 2026

Mountain Myers 🏔️🔪 pic.twitter.com/T2dD77QUTa

— Cap’n Cook 🏔️ (@JazzePinkman) June 24, 2026

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— 🏔️ Mountain Meyers 🔪 (@jazzbeargryllz) June 24, 2026

https://t.co/wLGweNcOL8 pic.twitter.com/U92LQmCHje

— AJ (@AJ3Jazz) June 24, 2026

yeah bye bye aj pic.twitter.com/ADvZiTajZP

— gabe (@gawbaey) June 24, 2026

My cute wife has been going through a little bit of a rough stretch lately. I thought I’d make sure she has a good day today. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fc6C90vJNv

— Jeff Biesinger (@JeffBiesinger) June 24, 2026

How life feels waking up with Darryn Peterson on the Utah Jazz pic.twitter.com/BtFKumZgf8

— Riggy (@TheRealRigelis) June 24, 2026

morning mood 😁 pic.twitter.com/P6023GCqZc

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 24, 2026

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