Mar 12, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) and guard Rodney Hood (5) react during the second half against the Houston Rockets at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 109-91. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
5) Trey Burke May Be Here to Stay
Much has been said about the former John R. Wooden Award winner over the course of his first two-ish years with the Jazz and, frankly, not all of it has been good. Nonetheless, Burke has been silencing critics this season, combining with Alec Burks to become one of the best bench duos in the league.
After facing questions about his ability to shoot the basketball on a seemingly recurring basis, Burke has bolted out of the starting gate this year, connecting on 48 percent from the field overall and hitting the same mark from three-point range.
Defense remains an issue–his defensive rating checks in at 103.2–but nonetheless, Burke appears to have found his role in the NBA. He may never supplant Exum as the starter, but could enjoy a long career in Utah as an Isaiah Thomas/Lou Williams-esque second unit scorer.
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