Locked on Jazz

The Utah Jazz played their 4th pre-season game in Portland last night and while they won the call card of the franchise its defense was non-existent. Why were the Jazz so weak defensively and how concerning should it be?   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, thinks it is a bigger issue for the Utah Jazz.   Last year, when the Jazz made the run to the playoff their was a desperation and an urgency that any loss would knock them out of the playoffs.  That intensity can't be replicated for an 82 game schedule.  So what do the Jazz do to create the same urgency and focus, what do they use to place their stake in the ground.The Culture Code interview series continues as Thabo Sefolosha brings his years in the NBA of perspective to the Jazz culture. Today's show is brought to you by Mazumausa.com and Murdock Chevy. 

A collection of quick hitters on today's show before turning it over to Ricky Rubio on the topic of Culture and the Utah Jazz.David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, hits on Donovan Mitchell and his pre-season, Gordon Hayward and his ambitions, Andre Roberson injury in Oklahoma City, Brandon Ingram and his play in LA, Carmelo Anthony on how he is being used in Houston and the pace of play in the pre-season.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Hyundai and Devin Cash of Equity Real Estate.

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke holds a live Facebook show every Thursday.Today the questions ranged from how does Joe Ingles age,  could Ricky Rubio average 17 points a game and Locke finds some stunning numbers on Rubio's last 40 games with the Jazz last season.   Is it a good or bad thing if Alec Burks is playing 20 minutes a night and Locke says that depends on his shot selection.Then the Culture Club interviews continue with Royce O'NealeToday's show is brought to you by Muzumausa and Intercap lending

Utah Jazz battled Toronto in a great preseason game that had super intensity and lot to be learned.David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider breaks it all down on today's edition Locked on Jazz.The final get to know interview with George Niang is also in today's show.Today's show is brought to you by The Store at 6200 South and 2000 East and Shamrock Auto in Pleasant Grove

The NBA group think is a powerful beast.  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes difference with 4 items that are popular in NBA group think.  First, why aren't the Raptors the favorite in the Eastern Conference,  then why is Boston talked about as such a great offensive team,  a different perspective on Jimmy Butler and finally LeBron James is human isn't he? Then Locke sits down with Utah Jazz 2 way player Naz Mitrou-Long in a Get to Know Interview.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Hyundai and Vivid Seats, use promo code Lockedon for $20 off your first purchase of $200 or more

The Utah Jazz opened the pre-season so we have basketball to analyze.  Though the game was lacking competition their were things that could be learned from the game.  The opening play told a story on how offenses are being built with all the NBA switching.David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the other things he noticed on how the Jazz are playing and the play of Grayson Allen, Alec Burks and Dante Exum.Then it is time to get to know the Jazz rookie, Grayson Allen in the first of three get to know interviews.Today's show is brought to you by Mazumausa.com and Murdock Chevy 

Dante Exum is the one player who could change the complexion of the Utah Jazz.  David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider breaks down how the Utah Jazz might use Dante and what new combinations might be used by the Utah Jazz.Locke also talks about what it is like to watch Quin Snyder work.   The levels of details that he goes to and how they analyze a new play or adjustments to a play.The Culture Code interview series continues with Derrick Favors as the guest.   The longest running Jazz player has an interesting perspective on how this culture has emerged.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Hyundai,  Intercap lending and Vivid Seats.  Use the promo code Lockedon for $20 off a purchase of $200 on Vivid Seats. 

The Utah Jazz might have the best 3 thru 10 depth in the NBA.  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down how that compares to the other teams in the West.  This could be a huge advantage for the Utah Jazz in the regular season.The Culture Code interview series continues with Jazz point guard Raul Neto.Today's show is brought  to you by Mazuma USA and Murdock Chevy

The Utah Jazz are returning all of their main players and the only addition is Grayson Allen.  This means Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder has a difficult task.  How do you teach the same thing again and make it interesting?  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider delves into the opening day of training camp and how Quin Snyder is messaging this to his players.Locke also takes a look at the most unsung player in the Western Conference and an injury that could swing how the West plays out.The second of the Culture Code interviews with the always thoughtful Epke Udoh.  Author Daniel Coyle wrote a book, Culture Code, on how the best companies in the world build and maintain their Culture.   Locke uses the book as a premise to an interview series with the Utah Jazz players.  Today's show is brought to you by the Store at 6200 South and 2000 East. 

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider, David Locke, breaks down all the comments from Utah Jazz media day.   Locke says Derrick Favors won the day and  gives his thoughts on the comments from Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles, Ricky Rubio, Jae Crowder, Thabo Sefolosha, Alec Burks and Grayson Allen. Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Hyundai

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, starts an interview series on the Utah Jazz about what has allowed them to build this unique culture inside the NBA.   The first of a series of interviews based on the book Culture Code by Daniel Coyle start with Jazz veteran Joe Ingles.Locke also gives his thoughts on questions into training camp and an ESPN power ranking.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Chevy and Mazumausa.com 

The off-season is over or at least close and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider is fired up.    Great research from listener Richard Child shows how Donovan Mitchell should improve his three point shooting and then Locke takes your questions from Facebook Live.What to expect from Derrick Favors now that he is slimmed down, could Royce O'Neale be a 4, will Grayson Allen be in the rotation to start the season and lots of uniform talk.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Hyundai and Mazumausa.com 

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke reveals how the Jazz come out in the Points Gained (formerly PAAC) predictions and why it could be underestimated the Jazz.  Then the Summer Interview series with Andy Larsen continues talking Western Conference and who might surprise or not.  

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA insider David Locke looks at Andy Bailey chart of how teams rank by top 3 players.  Where do the Jazz sit and the surprise teams match to what Locke will reveal this week with his Points Gained rankings..The Summer interview series continues with Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen on Donovan Mitchell, Jae Crowder, and other topics. Today's show is brought to you by The Store and Murdock Hyundai

Deron Williams and Jerry Sloan put their fued behind them and reconcile.   A strong article in utahjazz.com tells the story.   Locke talks about the importance for the franchise.For the last few years David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, has used the stat PAAC, today he announces he will change it to Points Gained.  This allows for more in depth research and use fo the numbers and he explains.The Summer Interview series continues with Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune.Today's show is brought to you by Muzumausa.com and Murdock Chevy