ASCENSION: Utah Jazz's Darryn Peterson vs. Anthony Edwards — Can DP SURPASS NBA Star Pathways?

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🗓️ 15 July 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Utah Jazz fans are buzzing: could Darryn Peterson ascend even faster than NBA stars like Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, or Luka Doncic? Leif Thulin breaks down which NBA pathway Peterson might follow, comparing his polished offensive game, shooting ability, and projected rookie impact to top guards. With names like Jaren Jackson, Lauri Markkanen, and Keyonte George already on the roster, will Peterson become the Jazz’s next franchise cornerstone sooner than expected? Insightful discussion centers on Anthony Edwards’ rapid growth, Devin Booker’s evolution into an All-NBA scorer, and Luka Doncic’s immediate superstar status—debating where Peterson fits among these NBA trajectories. Key topics include Utah’s team structure, shot distribution, and how Peterson’s skill set could reshape the Jazz offense from day one. Is a new NBA guard standard about to be set in Salt Lake City? Don’t miss this analysis of the Jazz’s blueprint for greatness.

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0:00.0	When you're good, you're going to draw comps.
0:03.4	But who does DP resemble in terms of pathway to greatness?
0:06.9	Find out next on Locked On Jazz.
0:14.6	You are Locked On Jazz, your daily podcast on the Utah Jazz.
0:19.6	Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:27.7	Hello, welcome in to Locked On Jazz.
0:30.3	My name's Leif Tulane.
0:31.9	Today, we're going to discuss the players who ascend it as quickly as scouts believe
0:35.7	Darren Peterson will, Anthony Edwards,
0:38.2	Luca Donchich, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, and more.
0:42.0	So let's dive right in and talk about the comparisons for pathways to greatness for
0:46.9	Darren Peterson.
0:48.1	Let's start with Anthony Edwards, who I think you can make a real case as the best two guard
0:53.1	in the league right now.
0:58.9	Depending on what you define shake Gilgis Alexander as, but let's talk Anthony Edwards for a moment.
1:03.1	He was the number one pick, which Darren Peterson for much of the process was considered to be.
1:04.5	So not too different there.
1:10.1	A different path to being transcendent star than Luca Donchich. She was handed the reins immediately and immediately was putting up monstrous numbers
1:15.0	with pretty good efficiency.
1:16.6	But I want to start with this.
1:18.9	A Western Conference Scout said about Darren Peterson, Peterson is the most polished
1:23.5	offensive perimeter package of any guard over the last 10 draft seasons. he and Anthony Edwards have a chance to set the NBA standard by which guards are judged.
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