Oct 12, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (10) reacts after making the basket and being fouled against the Portland Trail Blazers at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
3) Alec Burks
Alec Burks is back and it is so nice to have him as another weapon in the Jazz offense. He returned to the preseason much like he left the regular season last year. He has an amazing ability to create and get to the basket, but an even better ability to finish once he gets there.
Finishing the preseason fourth on the team in scoring at 12 points per game, I would expect Burks to have a breakout season for the Jazz and help them take that next step to playoff contention.
Also–look for Burks to be a major factor as a ball-handler and facilitator in addition to creating points for himself.
Preseason Stats: 7 GP, 27.5 min, 12.0 pts, 5.1 rbs, 3.1 ast, 46.7 FG%, 16.7 3P%
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