Ace Bailey's aspirations of joining either Washington, New Orleans, or Brooklyn in the 2025 NBA Draft were thwarted when the Utah Jazz selected him fifth overall. Although Bailey did not consider Utah a preferred destination, the Jazz intend to retain him. Following the selection, Bailey expressed his focus on basketball while acknowledging the reaction to his landing spot. His decision to decline workouts with teams, including the 76ers, was strategic, aiming for a clear path to stardom in a draft where he was a wild card prospect.
This was not one of his preferred destinations, Utah. He was hoping to get to either Washington, New Orleans or Brooklyn. The Utah Jazz selected Bailey knowing that.
I control what I control. How they feel is how they feel. But my team and me, just me focusing on the basketball and them doing what they doing, it happens.
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