Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Each Utah Jazz Player

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Apr 19, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) shoots the ball past Memphis Grizzlies small forward Lance Stephenson (1, right) in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) shoots the ball past Memphis Grizzlies small forward Lance Stephenson (1, right) in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Boris Diaw

Boris Diaw is one of those players that does so many things for his team and brings so many intangibles to the table that as your opponent, you can’t stand having to match up against him. Fortunately for the Jazz, he will no longer be an opponent.

Diaw certainly isn’t on the upswing anymore in his career, but he’s a savvy and proven veteran that is gritty on defense, incredible at passing and serves as an all-around ideal teammate. His three-point shooting and knowledge of the game will be an excellent asset as he comes off the bench as a power forward or small ball center.

Diaw did see a considerable drop in production last season on an incredibly deep Spurs team. While he won’t be expected to be a major impact player with the Jazz, if he’s able to perform when his number is called and maintain a three-point percentage in the mid to high 30’s, he’ll be a valuable floor spacing asset and experienced leader for the Jazz.

Best Case Scenario: Seamless fit with the team leads to high production, shoots 40% from behind the arc, elevates the second unit to unprecedented heights

Worst Case Scenario: Production continues to drop off from last season, fails to make an impact on the court, becomes more of a positive locker room presence rather than an actual contributor

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