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3 young players that should be getting more minutes for the Utah Jazz

By Chad Porto

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 06: Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on November 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 06: Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on November 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – OCTOBER 14: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center on October 14, 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 – OCTOBER 14: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center on October 14, 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) /

Keyonte George

As a scorer, Keyonte George is a struggle to watch. He’s shooting just 37% from the floor, and a true shooting percentage of just 49.1%. He’s been rough. He’s been very rough. And despite what people were hoping for after the preseason, George hasn’t been the big bucket-getter that everyone thought he could be. Still, George has shown to be valuable in a lot of ways.

George is currently third on the list out of all Utah Jazz players in assists, with 4.6 assists. He’s just behind Jordan Clarkson’s 4.9 assists and Talen Horton-Tucker’s 5.0 assists. He’s flying up the rankings with his dynamic passing and eventually may be able to unseat both men as the team’s assists leader.

He’s also doing it without turning the ball over, posting just 1.7 turnovers per game. So while he’s struggling to score, he’s still able to pass the ball without turning it over, and right now that’s what the Jazz need more than anything; a stable ball handler who can engage with the offense.

He still needs to work on his shooting, namely his shot selection, but in time that should (hopefully) come to him. Also shoring up his defense wouldn’t hurt. Though, right now, that’s something the whole team struggles with, not just him.

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