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Utah Jazz
/ˈjuːtɑː ˈdʒæz/
Definition
1
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally founded as the New Orleans Jazz in 1974, the team relocated to Utah in 1979.
2
A term evoking high-altitude hoops culture, where players glide like notes in a bebop solo amid the Wasatch Front's snowy backdrop.
Examples
The Utah Jazz pulled a slick pick-and-roll that left defenders sounding like a broken saxophone.
In Salt Lake City, rooting for the Utah Jazz means trading beach vibes for altitude sickness and endless optimism.
My fantasy team is stacked with Utah Jazz benchwarmers – it's basically free jazz improvisation.
The Utah Jazz mascot once tried dunking; now he's just harmonizing with the Jumbotron.