Keyonte George has finally arrived, and that's terrific for the Utah Jazz. The 22-year-old is averaging 22.9 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game, and he's doing so on career-highs in 59.7% true shooting percentage, 44.4% from the floor, and 91.1% from the free-throw line.

Jazzmen Keyonte George, Ace Bailey and others teamed up with the Bear, the iconic Jazz mascot, to dish out pizza, gifts and lots of smiles. The group had a great time on and off the basketball court, playing games, dancing, cheering and receiving Christmas gifts.

Jazz head coach Will Hardy's trust in Keyonte George is becoming stronger with each passing day, if this is any indication.

Third-year Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George had a career night to remember in an impressive road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In the midst of the Jazz's 130-126 win over the Grizzlies, it was George who emerged as the biggest standout of the game for either side.

The Utah Jazz reportedly have a clear stance on forward Lauri Markkanen's future with the franchise amid multiple trade rumors.

The rebuilding process is accelerating for the Utah Jazz heading into their game with the Dallas Mavericks in Salt Lake City on Monday night.

George has managed to take clear command of the Jazz's starting point guard role since kicking this season off. He's averaging career numbers of 23.8 points per game and 7.1 assists as Utah's second-leading scorer behind Lauri Markkanen, and a bright spot amid Utah's bleak 6-13 record on the year.

While a throwback performance sparked a love affair with a veteran, it was one of the Utah Jazz's young players who had a career night on Friday.