Ace Bailey's unique pre-draft approach drew significant attention, as his representatives informed multiple top-five teams of his reluctance to join those franchises before the NBA Draft. Despite indications that he would not report to a specific team if selected, he was surprisingly chosen by the Utah Jazz with the fifth overall pick. Bailey emphasized his focus on basketball and the decisions made by his team. His agent defended their actions, highlighting the extensive evaluations he underwent prior to the draft.
Leading up to the NBA draft, Ace Bailey's representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five they didn't want that team to select the Rutgers wing, and that he wouldn't report if they did.
Bailey, whose pre-draft strategy had been one of the biggest storylines entering this year's draft, wound up being taken -- in a surprise -- by the Utah Jazz with the fifth overall selection.
They feel how they feel. But my team and me, me focusing on basketball and them doing what they're doing, so it happens.
Every NBA team watched him work out in Chicago. He did 18 interviews. Everyone got his medical. They watched him run and jump. They got his measurements.
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