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Utah Jazz: Seven New Year’s resolutions for the team in 2018

By Ryan Aston

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 15: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz is introduced before the game against the Boston Celtics on December 15, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 15: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz is introduced before the game against the Boston Celtics on December 15, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 30: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz speaks to media after game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 30, 2017 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3) More Donovan Mitchell

Can this kid play, or what?

Donovan Mitchell wasn’t quite sure what his future held ahead of the NBA Draft. He was even considering a return to Louisville for another season before electing to go pro. Just over six months later, he’s the NBA’s Rookie of the Year front-runner and the most dynamic offensive player the Utah Jazz have.

At 28.5 percent, his usage rate is already pretty bananas. But I say let ‘er rip! The Jazz need to continue to feed Mitchell and, although he’s shown the ability to be effective off-ball as well, Coach Quin Snyder should find ways to get him the rock even more.

The answer could be handing him the reins as the team’s starting point guard. The Jazz need to get the most out of Ricky Rubio, but Mitchell is the head of Utah’s offensive spear and should always be treated as such. Be it as a point-man or a Dwyane Wade-esque two-guard.

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