One of the most controversial stories of this NBA draft is that of Ace Bailey. The American player, from the University of Rutgers, was one of the most intended by the franchises that were willing to choose it in the Top-5. However, when he was chosen by the Utah Jazz in the 'pick' 5, Bailey did not like her new team.
Utah opted for Bailey despite the fact that the player had already given them pumpkins, rejecting a private training with the team. The player's own agent, Omar Cooper, directly called the team's management demanding that they did not drain their clientsince I didn't want to be part of the workforce next season.
The jazz received the call, but they did not take it very seriously. The opinion of the franchise was that Bailey can be a conflicting player, like others who already play in the NBA, but that has enough level to compensate for that lack of professionalism. And thus demonstrated his point of view, choosing the young forward as number 5 of the Draft.
Ace Bailey, in the NBA Draft 2025 / AP
What were not expected in Utah was that, once drafted, he refused to travel with his other partner. From before the day of the draft, The player had made it clear that his wish was playing only at the Washington Wizardsfranchise that a private training session did grant.
According to 'ESPN', The contact between Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz is minimal. The franchise led by Austin Ainge will not lose your nerves while the player appears on Monday to the first training to prepare the Summer League. The reality is that it seems difficult for the forward to change his mind and decide to play this season with the team that drained.
The draft of this edition has received many criticism for the little emotion and enthusiasm that players have shown when appointed. The main reason is that they reach the NBA being millionaires, or almost, since current contracts in university leagues are increasingly high, with the appearance of brands and greater advertising.
The other guilty of their decisions
Behind Ace Bailey's decisions is Omar Cooperhis representative and father of Sharife Cooper, 24 -year -old who landed at the NBA in 2021 but only played a total of 13 games. Sharife fell unexpectedly to the 48th place of the Draft after making a great season with Auburn, where he averaged 20 points per game.
Bailey was the second Rutgers player after being selected after Dylan Harperwhich was second in the list of the San Antonio Spurs. The American eaves, if you finally decide to travel, will join a Utah team that ended the season with a 17-65 record, The worst of the entire NBA.
