#3: Bojan Bogdanovic
Last season, Bojan Bogdanovic was the second-highest scorer on the Jazz, but this season I suspect that he might take a step back. With a more backcourt-oriented team, Bojan might be lost in the noise a bit. At age 32, he is still producing at a high level and is still in his prime, but I suspect Will Hardy will emphasize a younger core, so Bojan will be the odd man out.
Since he is still a consistent 39% shooter from deep, he will get plenty of chances to make a splash and I don’t predict much of a decline.
With Bolmaro, Vanderbilt, and Beasley coming in, Hardy and company might try and bring them completely into the fold. Bojan might remain a starter, but he will probably become the first guy to head to the bench any given night. Still, his shooting is enough to keep him near the top of the team.
#2: Jordan Clarkson
With Gobert gone, Jordan Clarkson is clearly the second-best player on the team. One of the best bench pieces in basketball, he can explode for big numbers off the bench and is a must-have down the stretch. In two and a half seasons with the Jazz, he is a 17-points-a-night kind of guy, and if Conley or Beverly needs an early breather, Clarkson can slot himself into the starting lineup.
While he is not an elite shooter, he gets them to fall frequently enough and is also insanely crafty, and can get himself to the time. When he is on the court, he has one job: score.
He is not a great facilitator or defender, so when the ball is in his hands you know he plans on taking it to the rack, and he does that quite well.
In terms of bench guards, he is third in shots from the paint, third in shots made, and fourth in paint touches. Practically no one in his position does what he does, and he can do it at an elite level. He could average 20 this season if the Jazz decide he is a centerpiece.