Utah Jazz draft No. 2 Darryn Peterson puts on historic No. 22 jersey

The Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Peterson said he is "putting it on for the fans" as he begins his rookie season.

Peterson will wear jersey No. 22, a number long viewed by Jazz fans as unlucky. Historically, the number has been worn by players such as Jeff Green, Rudy Gay and Kyle Filipowski, many of whom had brief or under‑performing stints. Analysts have described the numeral as a "curse" based on past results, and Peterson hopes to break that pattern.