Maybe calling Wednesday’s free-agent mini-camp the Jazz’s version of the Island of Misfit Toys is a little bit harsh... but it’s not inaccurate.
Take Justin Patton, the 2017 No. 16 pick who earned his relatively lofty selection thanks to great athleticism and size, if not a developed offensive game. But a foot injury or three sidelined him and ultimately ended his first contract early, and now the 21-year-old is trying to find his next NBA contract.
Or Cameron Payne, the 2015 No. 15 pick who first disappointed for the Oklahoma City Thunder before disappointing immediately when traded to the Bulls.