Ranking the Top 5ish Power Forwards in Utah Jazz History
By Ryan Aston
A look at the five (ish) best frontcourt players ever to play for the Utah Jazz franchise.
Some incredible players have suited up for the Utah Jazz at the power forward position; namely some guy called Karl Malone. Historically, one could even make the argument that it’s been the franchise’s strongest position group.
From their humble beginnings in New Orleans to the current iteration of the Jazz with Derrick Favors, the team’s pivot players include NBA All-Stars, Hall of Famers and some of the league’s best two-way players.
Along with the point guard position, the power forward spot has been a cornerstone of the franchise more or less since its inception. Furthermore, the pick-and-roll, executed to perfection by some serious PG-PF combinations, was the team’s bread and butter play for more than two decades.
Today, we’re focusing on the big men who set the screens and finished in the paint with authority. The aforementioned power players who could score, rebound and defend with the best of them.
Following our look at the best centers in Jazz history, here are the top five (or so) power forwards to ever play for the team. Although there’s no question about which player will top these rankings, we’re kicking things off with some controversy in the fifth spot.
Next: Tie at No. 5