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Utah Jazz Roster Stocked with Depth, Flexibility

By David Brinkerhoff

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Joe Johnson Utah Jazz
Oct 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) attempts a shot defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Utah Jazz won 96-94. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Johnson

Perhaps the most intriguing player on the Jazz this season is the seven-time All-Star they added in free agency. Joe Johnson was at his best when he was in Atlanta where he almost exclusively played the shooting guard position. Once he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, he began to spend a lot more time at the small forward position.

Last season, Johnson spent time in Brooklyn as well as with the Miami Heat at both the small and power forward positions.

At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, Johnson has a bigger body that can compete against smaller fours. Expect to see the Jazz use Johnson at the power forward position against stretch fours and teams who like to play “small ball”.

However, With Johnson taking over the sixth man role for the Jazz, it’s possible the first substitution of the game could be Johnson for Hood, which would put him at the off-guard slot.

With the flexibility to play two positions other than the one he will log the majority of minutes at, Johnson will be the X Factor all season long for the Jazz.

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