Rookie Ace Bailey Turns Heads in Preseason Debut, Draws Praise from Kevin Durant

Ace Bailey

Bailey was the 5th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey scored a team-high 25 points, adding 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in the preseason game against the Houston Rockets.

The 5th overall pick of the last NBA Draft showcased a variety of mid-range moves, knocking down 11 of his 16 shots.

After the game, Kevin Durant had some high praise for the Jazz’s promising talent:

“Dynamic player… I think he’s gonna be a helluva player. I love the coaching staff that he’s with, I love that he got drafted to Utah. Good development program over there. I’m expecting a big year and a big career for him — and tonight he showed what he can do.”

 

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