David Checketts (Part 1) on being the youngest NBA executive in history, his relationship with David Stern, turning around the Utah Jazz organization, and drafting Karl Malone and John Stockton.
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David Checketts sits down with Spence to discuss his early career at Bain and then the Utah Jazz. Topics discussed include: Dave's current work (5:01), his relationship with David Stern (8:12), the difficult early years with the Utah Jazz (21:41), making the Jazz relevant and formidable (26:41), Frank Layden's importance (32:39), and Dave's decision to leave the Jazz (43:27). Visit realitycheckpod.com to subscribe.
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