There has been a night-and-day difference in Keyonte George’s game this year.

After a 2024-25 season in which he found himself pushed to the bench because of inconsistent play at the point guard position, George has started the 2025-26 season looking like a completely new player.

All of a sudden, he’s a linchpin of the Jazz’s offense — scoring 23 points and dishing seven assists per game, joining just six other NBA players with those stats. He’s also visually much more competitive on the defensive end of the floor, earning his teammates’ trust.

Looking at George’s statistical profile, there are at least a half-dozen ways he’s improved his game this season compared to last. I figured I’d ask him directly about those elements, and what offseason work or what change in approach it took to

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