Woj Bomb: PGA Tour Golfer Tony Finau Flips Allegiance From Lakers To Jazz, Ryan Smith
Dec 23, 2020, 7:31 PM | Updated: 7:36 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau is no longer a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers after changing his allegiance to the Utah Jazz and new team owner Ryan Smith.
Prior to the switch, Finau, a native of Salt Lake City, had been a proud fan of the purple and gold.
Wojnarowski discussed the move in a video posted on social media by Finau before Utah’s 2020-21 season-opener.
The Blazers hosted the Jazz on Wednesday, December 23.
Breaking News from @wojespn! @utahjazz @NBA @espn @RyanQualtrics pic.twitter.com/lIoyVbmXhX
— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) December 24, 2020
Last season, Finau’s former team won the NBA title.
Wearing a #45 Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz Icon Edition jersey on Wednesday night, Finau replied to Wojnarowsi’s message with talks of a championship in Utah.
“Thanks @wojespn!! Too good! The @Lakers organization has been great to me and I want to thank them for all the amazing moments over the years. But it’s time to come home! I am excited to be part of an exciting new era in @utahjazz history,” Finau tweeted. “I know that my brother @RyanQualtrics will do everything he can to bring an NBA Championship to our great state! Let’s get it, Utah!! Go Jazz!
I know that my brother @RyanQualtrics will do everything he can to bring an NBA Championship to our great state! Let’s get it, Utah!! Go Jazz! 🙌🏾💯🤙🏾 pic.twitter.com/ECPnQf7bB1
— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) December 24, 2020
Smith shared Wojnarowski’s message about Finau’s new fandom and said, “Too good… let’s go.”
Too Good…. let’s go https://t.co/Fy8qBEv8Pn
— Ryan Smith (@RyanQualtrics) December 24, 2020
Utah’s game against Portland will be Smith’s first regular season game as the franchise’s owner. He officially became the team’s majority owner earlier on December 18.
— Ryan Smith (@RyanQualtrics) December 23, 2020
The Jazz vs. Blazers game is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and 97.5 FM.