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Darrell Griffith, from Dr. Dunkenstein to Donovan Mitchell Jan 22, 2020

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A lot has changed since Dr. Dunkenstein arrived in Salt Lake City back in 1980. On this episode of The Note podcast, Darrell Griffith joins us to reflect on the frustration of his early years in the NBA, playing for Frank Layden and Jerry Sloan, and his relationship with current Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell.

"I didn’t think we would make it" — Frank Layden looks back on 40 seasons in Utah Jan 22, 2020

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New Orleans was Frank Layden’s favorite place to scout games as a matter of convenience. Back in the 1970s, Layden was an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks and Louisiana was just an hour’s flight away. He could fly in, watch his team’s upcoming opponent, and be back in his own bed by midnight. Perfect.

The affable coach from Brooklyn couldn’t have known back then where those trips to the Big Easy would eventually take him—or just how hard that journey would be.

On this episode of The Note podcast, Layden reflects on the early days of the Jazz’s move to Utah; the trade that brought Adrian Dantley to Salt Lake and the decision to send the legendary Pistol Pete Maravich away; his choice to hand the coaching reins to Jerry Sloan; and why, 40 years later, Layden still calls Utah home.

Jazz embrace community to host Thanksgiving dinners Nov 27, 2019

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Tony Bradley visited the Capitol West Boys & Girls Club. Georges Niang hosted his second annual Turkey Giveaway.

Adam Silver explains why the 2023 All-Star Game is coming to Salt Lake City Oct 23, 2019

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The Jazz will host the All-Star Game in 2023. UtahJazz.com’s Aaron Falk and JP Chunga caught up with Commissioner Adam Silver after the announcement to get a state of the league.

A rundown of the episode:

0:30 — The announcement

3:50 — Adam Silver explains why Utah will host the 2023 All-Star Game

5:10 — Remembering 1993

8:35 — Possibility of a midseason cup

11:35 — Donovan Mitchell

13:30 — Local television ratings

15:30 — NBA handshakes