There are a lot of things that separate the current Utah Jazz from the top-tier teams in the league. From basic roster balance and talent, to experience and a fully formed identity, the Jazz have a long way to go.

But, on the way to finding players who are going to be a part of this team’s hopefully winning future, the question has to be asked: Is there anyone on the Jazz roster that has that dog in him?

Every team needs that player. One who is relentless and competitive in a way that is contagious and easily fueled. Every team needs a player who is going to be motivated by anger and mistakes just as much as they are motivated by success and praise. That player wants to prove everyone wrong, prove himself right, and is their own harshest critic.

“I think it brings out that dog in all th

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