Utah Jazz: Taking A Deeper Look At What Lies Ahead For The Jazz In 2016-17
By Mason McFee
The Draftees
Joel Bolomboy comes out of Weber State, a small school that doesn’t receive much national attention, so it’s natural he was drafted by a small market team that doesn’t receive much attention.
Leading up to the draft, Bolomboy was hyped up and had the potential to be a fantastic stretch-4, and others had him as being nothing more than an energizer off the bench, rebounding and blocking shots. He hasn’t played a single minute in a NBA game so the jury is still out, but the Jazz just added another high upside prospect who they can afford to bring along with the already-promising Trey Lyles in the fold. The duo could be great go-to options off the bench.
The above picture epitomizes Marcus Paige. He’s a hustler, a leader, and the type of high-character player you want in a locker room. While he won’t be starting for Utah this upcoming season, he is a heck of a 3PT shooter and a pesky defender. Not bad qualities to have for a guy looking to make a roster spot.
I’m not going to lie…. I don’t know a lot about Wallace’s game, but from the tape I’ve watched he’s a speedy, explosive guard who can facilitate an offense. This is probably the most questionable of the picks the Jazz front office made as they already have George Hill, Dante Exum, Shelvin Mack, Marcus Paige, and Raul Neto on the roster. While Paige and Wallace will probably spend some time in the D-League in 2016, it is a bit of a head scratcher.
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