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SALT LAKE CITY — It isn't always easy to become beloved by Utah Jazz fans.
Mehmet Okur certainly lives up to that standard.
The former Jazz center was back in Utah to preview the first night of the Utah Jazz Summer League, sign autographs, pose for photos and even give some advice to Utah's latest crop of young talent.
"I'm blessed, coming out here," Okur told KSL Sports. "Believe it or not, from the first time I got here, to get to see the same fans and new faces, it's great to be back, get to know them and sign pictures and basketballs.
"I'm excited. I'm really looking forward to seeing them play in the coming season. They've been incredible, fun to watch, and we've got new draft picks that should be a lot of fun."
We caught up with the former Jazz great to get his thoughts on the summer league, Jazz fans and his new band welcoming everyone to the arena.
Click the video to watch the whole interview.