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)
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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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 8: Alec Burks #10 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 8: Alec Burks #10 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Alec Burks will make winning contributions in several games

During the playoff series against the Houston Rockets, we saw a different Alec Burks than we’d seen previously. Despite having largely fallen out of the rotation, he was able to make an impact by playing to his strengths and performing well. If he can improve his decision making and control on the court, then Burks may be able to work his way back into Utah’s rotation to some extent.

He’ll likely still see a lot of DNPs, but my bold prediction for Burks is that he will be a useful weapon for the Jazz when they need someone who can hit the floor and create his own shot. On at least a handful of occasions, Burks will be called upon to elevate the Jazz in certain matchups and he will deliver big time.