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

By Jared Woodcox

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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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JULY 5: Royce O’Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game between Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks on July 5, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JULY 5: Royce O’Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game between Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks on July 5, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Royce O’Neale will become a prolific 3-point threat

I’ve said it before about Royce O’Neale, but I’ll mention it once again. He has the tools to be a prolific 3-&-D player, but for now, the “D” is incredible but the “3” is quite lacking. Though he was helpful to the Jazz in a number of ways, shooting just 35.6 percent from three just didn’t quite cut it.

Fortunately, I’m predicting that we’ll see a massive leap from him in that regard next year. Now that O’Neale doesn’t have the pressure of just making the team this summer, he’s likely focused solely on improving his game in the areas that the Jazz most need. And one of those is 3-point shooting.

With a strong familiarity with Utah’s system and an awesome offseason of work, I think it’s completely feasible to see Royce crack the 38 percent mark this upcoming year. If he does so, he’ll be an incredible weapon for the Jazz and officially become one of the more coveted 3-&-D players in the league, particularly considering his steal of a contract.

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