It’s always a great occasion in NBA circles, welcomed by coaches and players. Media day is finished. The first preseason game is on the horizon, and it’s time to truly get to work.
The Utah Jazz did just that on Tuesday morning in their newly renovated facility. And Jazz coach Quin Snyder was as predictable as any in emphasizing what his team worked on for roughly 90 minutes.
“We worked a lot on defense and rotations,” Snyder said with a wry smile. “The first day is always a step. It’s a first step. We have a lot of work to do, but we say that almost every year.