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Blunt conversation and hard work propels Jazz guard Keyonte George to the brink of NBA stardom
Keyonte George is making a strong case for Most Improved Player in the NBA. After a tough conversation with Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy last April, George recommitted himself to his game.
Keyonte George and the Jazz got the upper hand over a familiar face in Donovan Mitchell, with the 22-year-old guard pulling off a rare feat.
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George, in his third year, has similar numbers to Donovan Mitchell’s third season, but there are key differences.
The Utah Jazz have a pair of starters on the injury report for their second matchup of the season against the Boston Celtics: Keyonte George and Ace Bailey. Bailey will be missing his second-straight game due to the hip injury he suffered against the Detroit Pistons, while George is a new appearance on the IR with an illness.
Keyonte George’s breakout season with the Jazz traces back to faith, accountability, and a gospel-music moment that stuck.
Game summary of the Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game, final score 123-112, from January 12, 2026 on ESPN.