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Three Mike Conley stats that should have Utah Jazz fans feeling giddy

By Jared Woodcox

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrates after hitting a three pointer against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrates after hitting a three pointer against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 23: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum on March 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. Minnesota won 112-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 23: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum on March 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. Minnesota won 112-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

The numbers don’t lie – Mike Conley ought to be an exceptional fit with the Utah Jazz for several exciting reasons.

No matter what happens the rest of the summer, it’s already been a successful offseason for the Utah Jazz. By pulling off a blockbuster deal to bring in point guard Mike Conley, the team figures to be significantly improved in 2019-20 and may have even elevated themselves to a higher echelon in the loaded Western Conference.

However, as seems to be the case for most fanbases, but especially among the ever-divided Jazz faithful, there are always split opinions when it comes to adding new players or making changes. The Mike Conley trade has been no exception as some fans are wishing the Jazz had experimented deeper in free agency before making the trade, while others have gone as far as to say the Jazz gave up too much.

Those groups seem to be the minority, though, as I believe the overwhelming sentiment has been that the Mike Conley addition was a home run. I, quite frankly, agree completely as it’s clear that he was the Utah Jazz’s principal target and that they accomplished exactly what they set out to do by acquiring him. I’m ecstatic to have Conley on the roster next season and believe he makes Utah significantly better.

But in case there are any of you out there who are still feeling skeptical about adding Mike Conley to the Jazz mix, I hope to help alleviate those concerns. In fact, my goal is to transform that skepticism into optimism and then downright excitement.

Conley should be an incredible fit with the Utah Jazz, but don’t take my word alone for it, let’s let the numbers do the talking. Here are three Mike Conley stats that should have Jazz fans feeling giddy about his impact and fit next season.

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