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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Zack Padmore

My top target for the Jazz at No. 21 would be Texas Tech freshman Zhaire Smith. Smith is an uber athletic guard that has climbed up draft boards throughout the entire year. While there is an increasing chance Smith could be off the board by the time the Jazz are on the clock, he would be a major steal for the Jazz if they can get him.

I think I might be all-in on the Jazz going after Zhaire Smith in the draft. He’d be a great fit.
— Mark (@MarkW_E01) March 16, 2018

He’d give the Jazz a young, promising two-way talent off the bench that they can develop. He has the tools to be a very good player, and with Utah’s developmental staff, I think Smith could turn into a star. He’s shown that he has a nice shooting touch to compliment his insane hops. Smith would be a big get for Utah at No. 21.