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Hollis: Past Jazz players vs. the current roster — it's all about the money

Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23), left, and Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) in second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-114 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lyle Smith of Roy posted this question: What if you took 12 to 15 former Jazz players who were on NBA playoff rosters this year and put ’em up against the current Jazz roster? Who'd win? And why aren't all those guys still here? It's all about money.

ROY — Lyle Smith, a longtime friend and neighbor of mine who's a very knowledgeable sports fan, came up with an interesting idea a few days ago.