The Utah Jazz have emerged as one of the NBA's top teams, yet they struggle to get recognition among the league's elite. Here's why they deserve more respect:

Impressive Track Record:

• Best overall record in the NBA
• Top seed in the competitive Western Conference
• Jordan Clarkson won Sixth Man of the Year
• Rudy Gobert likely to win Defensive Player of the Year

Rudy Gobert's Elite Defense:

• 2-time Defensive Player of the Year
• 4-time All-Defense selection
• 3-time All-NBA player
• NBA's leading shot blocker
• Exceptional durability with only 7 missed games in 3 years
• Strong perimeter defense despite criticism

Donovan Mitchell's Growth:

• Career-high 26.4 points per game
• Improved scoring average every season
• Increased assist numbers
• Career-best three-point shooting
• Proven playoff performer with 50-point game in the bubble

Team Chemistry:

• Strong core featuring Mitchell, Gobert, Bogdanovic, and Conley
• Exceptional bench unit led by Jordan Clarkson
• Valuable veterans like Joe Ingles and Ersan Ilyasova
• Complementary skillsets that mesh well together

The Jazz have proven themselves as legitimate contenders through consistent excellence and team chemistry. With new ownership including Dwyane Wade and their dominant regular season performance, it's time for the NBA community to give Utah proper recognition as one of the league's top teams.

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