Utah Jazz Report Card: Player grades through Utah's first 10 games

Utah Jazz Report Card: Player grades through Utah’s first 10 games

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 30: Rodney Hood #5 and Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz talk during a second half time out during their 104-89 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 30, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

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B. . PF. Utah Jazz. DERRICK FAVORS

Heading into the regular season, I was probably more excited to watch Derrick Favors than any other Jazz player. Ten games into the season, Favors has failed to disappoint.

Favors is on the verge of returning to his old, budding all-star self. Favors has shown impressive post moves and has been consistent with his mid-range shooting.

He also looks committed to evolving into a true stretch big. Favors has taken at least one 3-point attempt in eight of Utah’s first ten games. Most recently, Favors went 2-of-3 beyond the arc against Houston. Despite the increase in attempts, he is currently only shooting 23 percent from three. If Favors can add that wrinkle to his already sound offensive repertoire, he will become one of Utah’s most viable offensive options (if he isn’t already).

One alarming stat is that he is currently averaging under five rebounds per game so far this season. He needs to improve his rebounding, but I believe Favors can and should be a 14 and eight guy for this Jazz team.

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