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The Utah Jazz drafted Darryn Peterson with the second overall pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday. The former Kansas guard and Northeast Ohio star has since signed a large shoe contract with Adidas. Jazz leadership cited a trip to Ohio as a factor in the decision.
What changed
The Jazz selected Darryn Peterson at No. 2 and the player signed a shoe deal with Adidas.
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Utah Jazz Select Darryn Peterson No. 2 Overall in NBA Draft
confidence 95%The Utah Jazz drafted Darryn Peterson with the second overall pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday. The former Kansas guard and Northeast Ohio star has since signed a large shoe contract with Adidas. Jazz leadership cited a trip to Ohio as a factor in the decision.
What's confirmed:
- The Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday.
- Peterson played for Kansas and is a former Northeast Ohio star.
- Darryn Peterson signed a shoe contract with Adidas.
- Jazz decision makers visited Ohio before selecting Peterson.
- Peterson described hearing his name during the draft as surreal.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Jazz have concerns regarding Darryn Peterson's health.
- The Grizzlies are trading Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers.
- The Jazz and Jusuf Nurkic agreed to a two-year deal.
- Micah Nori is the new coach for the Trail Blazers.