Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George was rewarded for his performance during his rookie season.
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George signals to his team as the Utah Jazz host the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.Before the season started, Utah Jazz rookie Keyonte George gave himself a lofty goal.While that accolade went to Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, George was still recognized for his performance in his first NBA season.
“I like the baseline that I have for myself,” George said during his exit interview. “I like the way I competed day in and day out.” The others on the All-Rookie second team are GG Jackson II , Dereck Lively II , Amen Thompson and Cason Wallace . Now George is setting his sights on his offseason. He said he wants to get in better shape and become stronger. He mentioned wanting to develop “an elite-level handle,” being consistent throughout the season, and trying to “be that guy to where you leave me open, you know it’s good.”
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