Ace Bailey Debuts for Utah Jazz in Summer League Win, Prioritizing Team Over Personal Stats

Utah Jazz No. 5 overall pick Ace Bailey made his highly anticipated Summer League debut on Saturday, July 5, 2025, as the Jazz secured a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a modest offensive outing, Bailey’s positive attitude and team-first mentality were clearly on display.

Bailey, who shot 3-of-13 for eight points, was all smiles post-game, expressing joy in the team’s win. His commitment to the moment was evident when he tossed his constantly ringing phone aside during his first press conference, choosing to be present rather than distracted by congratulations.

While Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe stole much of the individual spotlight with a dominant 28-point performance, and Jazz teammates like Kyle Filipowski (22 points) and Brice Sensabaugh (19 points) led the scoring, Bailey remained focused on his foundational development. Jazz assistant coach Scott Morrison emphasized that the team’s immediate focus for Bailey is on effort, defensive pressure, spacing, and communication, rather than offensive production.

Bailey acknowledged needing to improve his conditioning for the NBA pace and is committed to learning the Jazz’s system, stating, “Rebounding wins games.” His debut was met with a warm reception from eager Jazz fans, adding to the memorable experience for the young rookie.

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