3 Jazz players who could surprise in 2024-25
By Matt John
Patty Mills
Mills is not the player he was during his heyday with the Spurs. However, there's a reason why the Jazz signed him over still-available free agents, such as Dennis Smith Jr. and Markelle Fultz.
The Athletic's Tony Jones explained why the Jazz added him to the roster.
A little on the Patty Mills signing. I wouldn’t expect it to be official for a few weeks. Think the Jazz want to continue to keep financial options open. The vision here is for Patty to mentor on and off the floor. The Jazz want to develop youth this season
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) August 15, 2024
While Mills is 36 years old, remember that the Heat were playing him actual minutes during the playoffs. They were undermanned, but they played him hoping that he would provide shooting against the Celtics. They were overmatched against the Celtics, but it means something that he got the nod.
With the Jazz, Mills won't be expected to provide what he used to, but he has clearly shown teams that still has something left in the tank. If he still has some juice left, that could be a welcome surprise for the Jazz.