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Utah Jazz Free Agency: Five Potential Shooting Guard Targets

By Greg Foster

Dec 16, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) guards against Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) guards against Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jordan Clarkson

2015-2016 stats: 15.5 ppg,  4.0 rpg, 2.4 apg, .433 fg%, .347 3p%, 14.34 PER

This might make some Jazz fans upset, because, Lakers. But any time you could sign a young, up-and-coming player and take him away from one of your biggest rivals, you do it.

Jordan Clarkson was one of the few bright spots on the Lakers last year. Flashing star potential, Clarkson somewhat broke out and was able to flex an enticing set of skills. He’s a super quick athlete who can get to the rim, create his own shot (and shoot over bigger defenders) and defend the perimeter.

Clarkson’s also shown the ability to distribute and run an offense. He could fit in as a backup point guard, or handle the ball when the Jazz want to go with a three-wing lineup — something that yielded some nice results last season.

Clarkson does need to improve his perimeter shooting and cut down on turnovers, but he’s only 23, and has time to develop. I feel comfortable saying that he hasn’t yet reached his ceiling.

If he doesn’t re-sign with L.A., the Jazz should take a long look at adding him to the team.

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