4. Adrian Dantley and Darrell Griffth
When you hear about Adrian Dantley today, you hear about his great scoring ability. He was one of the best scorers in the history of the game. In his seven seasons with the Jazz, he put up an average of 29 points per game, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
When you pair Dantley with a routine 20-point-per-game scorer in Darrell Griffith, it’s safe to say it would be one of the best and most entertaining duos in team history.
This took place in the early 80s when the Jazz had just moved from New Orleans to Salt Lake City, and was a big part of the Jazz’s growth in Utah. These two exciting scorers got fans in the seats and established some of the cultures with the Jazz we still see today.
Even in today’s game, this duo could be one of the greatest. With their combination of size, athleticism, and scoring ability, they could work in any era. However, just like the Maravich-era Jazz, they never could find team success.
As a duo in Utah, the team was never able to get past the second round, and after five short seasons, we saw the pairing come to an end. While never able to make it to the championship, this duo was the reason the Jazz made their first playoff appearance in team history, so that has to count for something.