With the keys to the Utah Jazz’s starting point guard role and a week’s worth of experience in his back pocket, Keyonte George found himself in a potentially-testy, high-profile scenario as he coordinated his team through one of its patented 5-out sets. Surrounded by proven All-Stars as he looked to his left, and then to his right, George devoted the stage to one purpose: showing the Utah faithful what they have to look forward to. Anything but starstruck during Utah’s nationally-televised In-Season Tournament duel, George steps to the challenge — literally — selling a jab step effectively enough to leave Kevin Durant battling to maintain balance. Quick in his movements, but even quicker with his mind, George uses the opportunity to uncork an underhand dime through the teeth of the Phoenix Suns’ defense, freeing his own All-Star teammate up for a wide-open score. The awe-worthy pass capped off a second-quarter demonstration in which George scored or assisted in 13 points. Helping keep the Jazz competitive despite their loss on November 17, 2023, George, in just his fourth-ever start, recorded 15 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers. · Nov 18, 2023