Utah Jazz report card: Updated grades at the 30-game mark

Utah Jazz report card: Updated grades for each Jazz-man at the 30-game mark

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 22: Derrick Favors #15, Joe Ingles #2, and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz react during game against the Chicago Bulls on November 22, 2017 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3 of 15

PG. Utah Jazz. RICKY RUBIO. C+.

Overall GPA: 2.43 (C-plus)

Ricky Rubio quickly became the scapegoat for Jazz fans during Utah’s four-game losing streak. While his numbers have not been lights out, Rubio has seemed to settle back into a contributing role on this team. His role, however, is nowhere near the bar he set for himself to open the season.

Rubio played his best game of the month Friday night in Utah’s win over the Boston Celtics. He finished the night with 22 points on 10-of-22 shooting to go along with seven rebounds and five assists.

Over Utah’s last ten outings Rubio has averaged over 10 points, four rebounds and four assists per night. The pass-first point guard, however, has recorded three-plus turnovers in six of Utah’s last ten games.

Rubio’s chemistry with Derrick Favors appears to be lightyears ahead of that with Gobert. With Gobert sidelined again, look for Rubio to continue his aggressive and effective play.

Similar to Gobert’s situation, Rubio needs more time before Jazz fans lose all faith in him.

Home/Jazz News