NBA: 1 Underrated player every team should be thankful to have on their roster

Utah Jazz

Jordan Clarkson 

The Utah Jazz has had a predictably inconsistent start to the season. While Lauri Markkanen continues to do his thing, the only other hugely standout player for the team this season has been Jordan Clarkson. But he’s a player who probably won’t be on the team much longer, even after signing an extension with the team recently.

You’d have to think that at some point soon, the Jazz is going to be able to cash in Clarkson as an asset in the trade market. He’s a professional scorer that a contender could probably use heading into the final stretch of the season. The question is, when will that come and what will be the final return for him?

Washington Wizards

Deni Avdija 

While this season has gone ideally for the Washington Wizards, there are a few bright spots that have emerged for the team. And one of the biggest could be Deni Avdija. He’s the one player on the roster that has been impressive so far this season. Avdija, in his fourth season with the team, is averaging near career-bests across the board.

Avdija is averaging 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists on 53 percent shooting from the field and 42 percent shooting from 3-point range. He appears to be showing some signs of promise when the Wizards need it most.