Utah Jazz: One bold prediction for every player on the roster

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 22: Jae Crowder #99 Donovan Mitchell #45 and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz look on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 22, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 17: Ekpe Udoh #33 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Ekpe Udoh will make major strides on offense

Now that we’re through Utah’s main rotational guys, the boldness of the predictions will likely get a little less dramatic as will the likelihood of them happening. But beginning with Ekpe Udoh, my bold prediction is that he’ll take enough of an offensive leap that he’ll be able to play a meaningful role for the Jazz.

Defense wasn’t a problem for Udoh and was what allowed him to find playing time so that the Jazz could have a constant rim protector in action at all times. However, he also was unable to find consistent minutes because he wasn’t capable enough on the opposite end of the floor.

It will take big improvements for Udoh to get to that point, but if Utah’s development program works its magic once again, then it’s entirely possible.

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