Jose Calderon
Much like was the case with Yogi Ferrell, this wouldn’t be a sexy or big-time pickup. However, the addition of Jose Calderon would bring in a savvy veteran who knows the game well, could be an excellent locker room presence and can shoot the ball well. Although it was in limited playing time, Calderon shot 46.4 percent from behind the arc this past season in Cleveland. He’s shot above 41 percent for his career, which is a very encouraging mark.
With that being the case, Calderon could very well be a serviceable backup for the Jazz if they were to need to replace Raul Neto. The Spanish Calderon would very likely fit in with Utah’s international roster and would likely be close with fellow Spaniard Ricky Rubio. His long career would help him be an impeccable mentor to the likes of Dante Exum among others, meaning even if he never saw the court, there would be value in his addition.
Calderon is certainly nearing the twilight of his career, but he’s shown on several occasions that he still has enough left in his tank to contribute. When George Hill went down to injury in Cleveland’s first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, Calderon gave the Cavs some fantastic minutes and at times appeared more energetic and effective than even Hill had been.
He could also be had for relatively cheap, which, considering that the Jazz will want to be cautious to avoid handcuffing themselves with any detrimental contracts, is another valuable aspect about him. Calderon wouldn’t be a stunning performer, but as a backup point guard and locker room mentor, he could turn out to be a subtly nice fit.