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Utah Jazz And Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith Says 'Sports Are The Antithesis Of AI'
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In this week's episode, CNBC's Alex Sherman sits down with Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth.
They discuss the Utah Jazz rebuild, the NBA's ongoing tanking debate, and why he believes live sports are "the antithesis of AI." He also explains his vision for combining the Jazz and Mammoth into a shared sports and community hub.
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Reporter: Alex Sherman
Senior Field Producer: Jessica Golden
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Edited by: Tim Hurt
Animation: Jason Reginato
Additional Footage: Getty Images
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Utah Jazz And Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith Says 'Sports Are The Antithesis Of AI'
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