Walker Kessler gets a surprise promotion with Team USA
“How ’Bout This Jazz” newsletter: Utah Jazz center will be playing in the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines this August and September. Plus, Kessler rejects some kids, and a mock draft round-up.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Team Deron's Walker Kessler (24) is introduced at the Jordan Rising Stars event as part of NBA All-Star Weekend, in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
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