Darryn Peterson Wants Rookie of the Year — Marc J. Spears Says He’ll Be Special | Chiney Today

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Darryn Peterson joins Chiney Ogwumike to talk about his few weeks as a pro, his impressive Summer League run, and the expectations surrounding a young Utah Jazz team ready to take the next step in the NBA. Peterson opens up about his Rookie of the Year goals, developing as a playmaker, facing the physicality of the NBA, playing alongside Utah’s young core, and why LeBron James and Devin Booker are two players he wants to face. Then, Basketball Hall of Fame Writer Marc J. Spears joins Chiney to explain why Peterson could be special immediately, what makes his game so advanced, and why people may be sleeping on the new-look Jazz. In this episode: 🏀 Darryn Peterson reflects on Summer League Performance 🎯 Why his 12-assist performance was more impressive than his scoring 🏆 Rookie Goals: Playoffs, Rookie of the Year, and All-Rookie First Team 🎷 Why Utah believes Peterson helps change the direction of the franchise 👑 Why LeBron is the NBA star Darryn is most excited to face 🧠 Marc J.