Deseret News · Apr 4, 2017
Boris Diaw contributes to Jazz's play and palate
Sue Ogrocki, AP
Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
SALT LAKE CITY — Boris Diaw has had a very nice NBA career. He is respected for his knowledge of the game, his leadership, his play and contributions made toward the Spurs’ 2014 NBA championship.
“He’s a just a really high IQ basketball player,” San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said. “That’s basically what he is.”
In the locker room, the French big is a positive contributor and team leader, too. He’s equally known for being a coffee connoisseur.