The city of Los Angeles wasn't the only area impacted by the loss of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The future Hall of Famer had an impact around the entire world.
A somber feeling permeated the practice Jazz players and coaches shared the condolences and memories of Bryant as they prepare to host the Houston Rockets.
The Utah Jazz will face the Houston Rockets for the first time of the 2019-20 season as well as the first time since suffering a 4-1 series defeat in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.
Flowers, a Los Angeles Lakers hat, a basketball, and a note were placed next to the J-Note statue outside of Vivint Smart Home Arena in honor of Kobe Bryant.
Current and former athletes players, coaches, and other public figures including members of the Utah Jazz shared their feelings on social media after hearing the news of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant's death.
The Utah Jazz picked up a massive win over the Dallas Mavericks 112-107 due to a big performance by Rudy Gobert and a fantastic fourth quarter by the entire team.
Rudy Gobert played like a superstar against Dallas with highlight plays including a massive dunk over NBA All-Star Luka Dončić and a block on former Utah Utes guard Delon Wright.
Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell gave away a never-before-seen colorway of his signature Adidas shoes to a young fan before Utah's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
After a stretch of games where the Jazz won 13 of 14, they will begin a tough stretch filled with playoff teams, starting at home against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBC Sports NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh said that despite not having any all-stars, the Utah Jazz are insane at shooting the ball and are "blowing the doors off opposing teams."
The Utah Jazz blitzed the Golden State Warriors to start the game and coasted to an easy victory behind great performances by Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.