Utah Jazz: Grades for every Jazzman’s 2017-18 season
By Tyler Thorpe
Utah’s interest in Jae Crowder could be traced back to the offseason. The Jazz were finally able to bring over the tough, sixth-man in the trade deadline deal that sent Rodney Hood to the Cavs and Joe Johnson to the Kings.
Since joining the team in February, Crowder has been Utah’s most consistent bench player.
Even when his shot hasn’t fallen, Crowder’s team-first attitude and toughness have been a perfect fit with this Jazz team and the impact has been felt.
Crowder has been exactly what Utah was hoping they would get when they traded Hood for him.