ATLANTA — Derrick Favors is a Georgia boy to the core.
He grew up on Cleveland Avenue on Atlanta’s south side, Waffle House is still one of his go-to restaurants, he attended South Atlanta High School and won ACC Rookie of the Year at Georgia Tech.
So as his name is constantly the subject of frequent trade rumors, it’s only natural for the Utah Jazz big man to find solace at home.
Utah’s trip to Philips Arena Monday to face the Atlanta Hawks came at just the right time as Favors is rumored to be on the trading block.