It was a bold decision with a clear belief: The Utah Jazz could win over Ace Bailey. While ESPN was trying to cook up a controversy, likely stemming from a last gasp from Omar Cooper trying to sway Ace Bailey away, Utah was ready to prove it was a blessing in disquise for Bailey.

Bailey and Collier actually played against one another while in high school and knew each other before becoming Jazz teammates. And, Bailey has another familiar face in the building. Omar Cooper Jr., the son of Bailey’s longtime manager Omar Cooper, is a guest coach for the Jazz’s Summer League team.