Things were not sugarcoated for Keyonte George at the end of last season.

“My exit interview was, it was pretty blunt,” George said."

In a departure meeting with Utah Jazz brass and head coach Will Hardy, George was told matter-of-factly that he has to show growth with his approach, his attitude and his game. The flaws to how he played last season were obvious — he was one of the worst defenders in the league, he was inefficient, often making decisions that were beneficial for him but not the team and lashing out when he felt slighted .

Over the last couple of years, George has talked about what he deserves and the respect he wants to garner in the NBA, but these words have sounded empty and often arrogant considering his position and performance.

In the Jazz’s opening night winner a

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