Derrick Favors has had one of the more interesting careers of any current player on the Utah Jazz roster. He was traded to Utah in his rookie season, worked his way to bordering stardom, then experienced some injury setbacks that coincided with the rise of Rudy Gobert. This past season, he remained healthy and effective all year long, but saw somewhat of a diminished role as the league continues to move away from traditional big men.
But despite that diminished role, Favors was still as important as ever. He sacrificed playing time when required and stepped up in huge moments when the Jazz needed him to.