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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Jesse Thayne

I’m a big fan of Anfernee Simons. He’s athletic, has great playmaking ability, can shoot the ball well and has decent size. He’s more of a project because of his age, but I think he has a high ceiling and can develop into a solid scorer in the league.

He has great instincts, and the game seems to slow down for him when he plays. He also shot 44 percent from three, which is something the Jazz definitely need.

Anfernee Simons: Perrin said he has skill that needs to be developed. Simons can score and make it look easy. But needs to work a little harder defensively, and in one-on-none drill work. Developmental prospect, but will definitely be in the league
— Eric Walden (@tribjazz) June 7, 2018

I think he’d fit very well with the Jazz because he’s a combo guard that could provide relief for Rubio and Mitchell off the bench. Due to his size, he could also play in a variety of lineups.