Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, is greeted by fans as he arrives in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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After the Utah Jazz selected him No. 2 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson said that the next step of the offseason he was most looking forward to was getting to Utah, his new home.
On Friday afternoon, Peterson, along with his family arrived in Salt Lake City and were greeted not only by Jazz officials, but also by a select number of Jazz youth participants and fans.
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Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, is greeted by fans as he arrives in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Fans cheer as Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, arrives in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Darryn Peterson speaks with Utah Jazz Coach Will Hardy upon his arrival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Darryn Peterson smiles while walking with Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith upon his arrival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, is greeted by fans as he arrives in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, speaks to fans upon his arrival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, is greeted by fans as he arrives in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Darryn Peterson speaks with Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith upon his arrival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, autographs T-shirts after his arrival to Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Fans wear shirts with Darryn Peterson’s number as they wait for him to arrive in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
The arrival event was not open to the public, but it won’t be long before Peterson is surrounded by many more adoring and screaming fans.
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