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At this rate, the Utah Jazz should be on the lookout for a third string point guard

By Josh Padmore

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 24: Raul Neto #25 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the Zions Bank Basketball Campus in Salt Laker 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 - SEPTEMBER 24: Raul Neto #25 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the Zions Bank Basketball Campus in Salt Laker 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) /
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AUBURN HILLS, MI – OCTOBER 9: Jose Calderon #81 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the Detroit Pistons All Access Team Practice at the Detroit Pistons Practice Facility on October 9, 2018 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI – OCTOBER 9: Jose Calderon #81 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the Detroit Pistons All Access Team Practice at the Detroit Pistons Practice Facility on October 9, 2018 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Jose Calderon

As long as he’s not retired, Jose Calderon will always be a solid third string option. At this stage in his career, that’s what he is: a third string point guard. That’s what he’s currently doing in Detroit, backing up Reggie Jackson and Ish Smith.

Even last season with the Cavaliers, Calderon was really solid. He had to start a bunch of games since the Cavs were having health issues at one point, but he gave them great contributions in his 16-minute role. He shot 50.3 percent from the field and 46.4 percent from deep. He’s always been very efficient for a point guard.

Also of note, he’s an international player. The Jazz obviously have had a lot of success with international players. Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles and Dante Exum attest to that. Calderon is a team player and would fit in well with their offense, but he wouldn’t be a reliable defender whatsoever.

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