Keyonte George is giving Jazz exactly what they expected—for better or worse

Keyonte George had become somewhat of an afterthought coming into this Utah Jazz season, which was quite a different narrative coming into last season. Three games into the season, he's looked better as an all-around player, but at the same time, his flaws have still remained the same.

Starting the season at 2-1, no one should have any complaints to have a guard who has put up two double-doubles. George put up a 18-point, 10-assist statline during the Jazz's loss to the Sacramento Kings, then put up a 26-point, 10-assist statline in their win over the Phoenix Suns. The Jazz's surprisingly fun start has a fair amount to do with his improvement.

Nobody can argue against the positives of a guard averaging 20 points and 9.7 assists, as they clearly indicate that George has improved all-around as a guard. However, his efficiencies are still bad. He's shooting 42.2% from the field and 18.2% from three.

It's still early in the season, but that's precisely been the problem for George from the jump, and why he lost his starting spot last season. There's still plenty of time, but in Year 3, the Jazz may have to accept that he may simply never be an efficient shooter.

There may not be a pressing need for that if all their other surrounding pieces around him can make up for it, but this could be a problem if and when the Jazz have playoff aspirations again. George has two years left on his rookie deal, and while he certainly looks better all-around as a playmaker, Utah has ask itself if it's in the team's best interest to invest in him when it's becoming clearer that what they see is what they get with his shooting abilties.

It may not be long before Walter Clayton Jr. knocks on the door

It's fantastic to see that George has looked much better overall compared to last season, which was somewhat of a disaster from him. However, if George's shooting woes don't get better, Utah may have to ponder who is their best option at guard.

Because as good as George has looked, Walter Clayton Jr. has also looked pretty NBA-ready to start. He has shown confidence, poise, and he knows where to be at all times when he has been on the floor. The season is still young, but the returns have been promising, though not to say exceptional.

If Clayton continues to prove that he deserves more minutes, or better yet, he proves he's a more dependable shooter overall, the Jazz may be forced to choose between him and George. They could also roll out with both, but odds are, they may want to see what the starting lineup with Ace Bailey and/or Brice Sensabaugh before rolling out a starting lineup of George and Clayton.

No one can say it's a problem right now, but if it becomes one, it would be a good one to have.