Chad Feldheimer
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"Timberwolves' Kahn said Minnesota has never regretted decision to trade Jefferson to Jazz and keep Love."
"Timberwolves' Kahn spoke highly of Jazz's Jefferson, though, adding that he's a good guy with a big heart."
"Timberwolves' Kahn said primary reason in trading Jefferson was that he and Love were not compatible together or practical option on defense"
Interesting that Jazz now face same issue with Jefferson and Millsap, in that both are undersized for their position.
Jazz coaches, players said Jefferson has made strides on defensive end, though.
Jazz GM O'Connor after being asked to evaluate Jefferson's season with Utah: “Where would we be without him? Maybe that answers it all.”
"Jefferson acknowledged that he still has a "long ways to go," and must improve pick-and-roll and interior defense."
"Jazz's Jefferson remains in team's long terms plans and Sloan said he hopes it stays that way."
"But unless Utah acquires a legit starting 7-foot center in the future, Jazz's rebounding issues and size disadvantage are not going away."
"Jazz's Millsap said that Jefferson has made progress but must improve his floor spacing and understanding of where to be in Utah's offense."
https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/51150380-87/jefferson-jazz-utah-game.html.csp?page=1
"Timberwolves' Kahn spoke highly of Jazz's Jefferson, though, adding that he's a good guy with a big heart."
"Timberwolves' Kahn said primary reason in trading Jefferson was that he and Love were not compatible together or practical option on defense"
Interesting that Jazz now face same issue with Jefferson and Millsap, in that both are undersized for their position.
Jazz coaches, players said Jefferson has made strides on defensive end, though.
Jazz GM O'Connor after being asked to evaluate Jefferson's season with Utah: “Where would we be without him? Maybe that answers it all.”
"Jefferson acknowledged that he still has a "long ways to go," and must improve pick-and-roll and interior defense."
"Jazz's Jefferson remains in team's long terms plans and Sloan said he hopes it stays that way."
"But unless Utah acquires a legit starting 7-foot center in the future, Jazz's rebounding issues and size disadvantage are not going away."
"Jazz's Millsap said that Jefferson has made progress but must improve his floor spacing and understanding of where to be in Utah's offense."
https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/51150380-87/jefferson-jazz-utah-game.html.csp?page=1