Utah Jazz fans had been waiting with anticipation to see how Ace Bailey would perform in his Summer League debut. Much of the excitement and curiosity stemmed from the dramatic turn of events during the 2025 NBA Draft.

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.