'Family for Life': Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. Traded to Utah Jazz in NBA Draft

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'Family for life': Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. traded to Utah Jazz in NBA draft

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) - The Utah Jazz just got some new fans in Polk County. "It was just exciting that we could be a part of it,” said Terrence McGriff, speaking from an airport on his way home from New York City. Largo woman watches as neighbor’s home takes flight during tornado McGriff was at the Barclays Center to watch one of his former star players see his dream come true. "With the 18th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Washington Wizar…

Bartow, Lake Wales Walter Clayton Jr. gets drafted by the Utah Jazz

It's been a long journey for Bartow and Lake Wales Walter Clayton Jr. But now, Clayton Jr. was drafted by the Utah Jazz.

Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. traded to Utah Jazz after first-round NBA Draft selection by Wizards

Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.

Jazz trade up to select Walton Clayton Jr.

Walter Clayton Jr. Joins Ace Bailey on Jazz After Draft Trade From Wizards

The Florida national champ will make his NBA start in Utah.