Utah Jazz: J-Notes staff writers' favorite players for pick No. 21

Utah Jazz: J-Notes staff writers’ favorite players for pick No. 21

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JUNE 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz speaks to the press after being selected in the 2017 draft at Grand America Hotel on June 28, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) Donovan Mitchell /

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Jared Barker

When first asked this question I wanted to say Grayson Allen, because the troll potential is just so good there. I also think with Quin Snyder being a Dukie, he would have a really good knowledge about whether the kid could come in and be an impact player or not. The way I see it, maybe he could end up as a Draymond Green or Joe Ingles type that can really get into the head of the opponent and play very well defensively.

However, the more I think about who I want the Jazz to draft if he’s there at the 21st pick — who is actually realistically in their range — Elie Okobo stands out. Okobo is a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Bordeaux, France. He’s rated 19th on The Ringer’s big board of NBA prospects. He’s 20 years old and plays for a club out of Pau, France in their national basketball league. He’s got some experience firing catch-and-shoot threes and could be a decent third guard for the Jazz.