Walker Kessler faces season-ending shoulder surgery, shaking up the Utah Jazz’s plans. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the impact of losing Kessler not just on the court, but on the team’s defensive identity and young player development. Locke outlines how Kessler’s absence disrupts the Jazz’s rim protection and defensive schemes, spotlighting troubling trends as opponents attack the paint with increasing success. He weighs the long-term ramifications for Kessler’s contract negotiations and explains why this injury is a setback for both the player and franchise, despite the timing arguably being less damaging to Kessler's future value.