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Ranking the 10 best former Utah Jazz players in the 2023 playoffs

By Jared Koch

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 14: Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter of the NBA Play-In game at Target Center on April 14, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 120-95 to advance to the NBA Playoffs as the #8 seed. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 14: Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter of the NBA Play-In game at Target Center on April 14, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 120-95 to advance to the NBA Playoffs as the #8 seed. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – APRIL 04: Malik Beasley #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on April 04, 2023 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 (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – APRIL 04: Malik Beasley #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on April 04, 2023 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 (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

6. Malik Beasley (LAL)

A player who was a part of the many Lakers’ mid-season deals, Malik Beasley has had a pretty immediate impact after being traded from the Jazz at the deadline. Since being dealt, Beasley has averaged 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.

While the stat line is a slight dip from his time with Utah, ever since he’s been shipped to LA, the Lakers have been winning more games, so I’m not sure that anyone’s too upset about it.

Beasley never got a chance to play a full season in Utah, but his services were able to get the Jazz another future first-round pick, this time from the Lakers. We’ll see if this pick develops into anything special in the future, or if the Jazz in the end decided to give up on yet another valuable player too early.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – MARCH 24: Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on March 24, 2023 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – MARCH 24: Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on March 24, 2023 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

5. Grayson Allen (MIL)

The player we all know and love, Grayson Allen is back in the postseason. This is the fourth season Allen will make the playoffs in his short five-year career.

While Allen is a bit of a controversial topic, he’s shown how impactful of a role player he can be this season for Milwaukee. He’s started 70 games for the Bucks, averaging 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Allen’s also been shooting efficiently as well, posting 44/39/90 splits throughout the regular season.

Allen’s shot-making ability and defensive tenacity should translate well into postseason play. After starting his career with the Utah Jazz in 2018, 2023 could be the year Grayson Allen wins his first NBA championship with the Bucks.