Thanks to that ridiculous 29-6 closing kick by the Utah Jazz, the first big event of NBA Draft season, the lottery, was irrelevant. The combine, though, features plenty of prospects who will be available when Utah’s on the clock with its No. 21 pick.
And it might even feature a few in the late lottery that the Jazz might come away with. After all, they were able to move up from 24 to 13 last season.
Regardless of where their pick actually is, there are a few boxes the Jazz should be looking to check with their next first-rounder:
- Wing or Guard who can play multiple positions
- Size relative to position
- Versatility on both ends
- Shooting
Several guys at the combine (and a few who weren’t there) appear capable of checking every box.