Ironically, the same franchise that drafted another Lousiana Tech standout some 20 years earlier would take a gamble on the undersized, yet stout-hearted Paul Millsap; based upon his dogged determination and work ethic.
The incomparable Karl Malone and Paul Millsap shared many early hardwood parallels. Unfortunately for Millsap, upon entering the league, those similarities seemed to end.
Having earned a spot as a second-round pick on the talented Jazz front-line, young Millsap would find playing time scarce, as his venerable head coach, “Old Hickory” Jerry Sloan believed in making newcomers earn their spot in the team’s rotation.