LeBron explains why Jazz duo went last in All-Star draft

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LeBron James explains why Jazz players went last in All-Star draft

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/4/21

The Utah Jazz’s star players complained on Wednesday about the lack of respect they receive. Their arguments got a whole lot stronger after Thursday’s events.

LeBron James and Kevin Durant got to pick their teams for the All-Star Game on Thursday. Though Utah had two players make the team from the West — Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell — both players were chosen last.

What was the reason for that? James said no offense, but the Jazz have never been exciting.

“We never played with Utah”

LeBron says he never picked the Jazz in video games @BRGaming

(via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/aLynAFuiVB

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 5, 2021

Just wait until the people of Utah get a hold of that quote.

Mitchell and Gobert were furious with the officials after Wednesday’s game. Now they can add the disrespect surrounding the All-Star Game draft to their list of grievances.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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