"Actually Surprised"- Fans react to Rutgers star Ace Bailey joining Utah Jazz after snubbing popular NBA teams | NBA News - Times of India
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The NBA trade season always comes with dreams and aspirations of multiple young and athletic basketball stars taking a leap towards their biggest career goal. During the 2025 NBA draft, Ace Bailey was picked up by the Utah Jazz at number 5.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights alum became the hotbed of discussion way before the 2025 NBA draft started. Reportedly, Ace Bailey even canceled a meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers just two days before the 2025 NBA draft. However, the NBA world has reacted to Jazz Utah selecting Ace Bailey during the 2025 draft.
After debunking all the rumors around the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets, basketball star Ace Bailey went on to join hands with the Utah Jazz for his NBA debut.
The Rutgers forward Ace Bailey became the number 5 overall pick during the 2925 NBA draft. Social media exploded, reacting to Ace Bailey’s unconventional landing spot for his NBA debut. According to Ben Anderson @benhoops-“Obviously all three still have huge question marks, but Ace Bailey, Cody Williams, and Taylor Hendricks are an intriguing trio of wings with exceptional size. You've got to believe you can develop them, but the physical tools are there.”
Jonathan Givony also reacted to Ace Bailey’s collaboration with the Utah Jazz.“After drafting Jayson Tatum as a front office member of the Boston Celtics, Austin Ainge selects Ace Bailey, who he's hoping to help develop into the next Utah Jazz all-star.”
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Sam Farmsworth even reacted to Ace Bailey being picked up by the Utah Jazz. He commented,"I asked Ace Bailey what he can bring immediately to the Utah Jazz, and he said without hesitation, "A leader."
He said that he's the type of player that will "push everyone to be the best they can be, even the coaches."Reputed media outlet Bleacher Report tweeted-“Ace Bailey is heading to the JAZZ with the No. 5 pick. He dropped THIRTY-NINE PTS in a game for Rutgers and models his style after KD, PG & Tatum.”
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With the stage being set for round 2 of the 2025 NBA draft, Ace Bailey is expected to go ahead along with the Utah Jazz with a promising future. Also Read: Who is basketball rising star Jaylen Martinez? Everything you need to know about the 13-year-old prodigy who tragically passed away
