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Here's a rundown of some of Evans' other highlights, courtesy of Deseret News' Jody Genessy.
That's some impressive stuff.
Evans' contributions on the court have been less impressive, but his leaping ability certainly qualifies as a work of art in its own right. Just last week, he left us with quite the reminder, according to NBA.com's Zettler Clay:
Whenever Jeremy Evans’name is mentioned around these parts, it’s because of his deft ability to defy gravity and complete jams no human has a right to complete. He is tall (6-foot-9), so he’s supposed to be able to dunk, right? Fair point. But Friday night against the Pelicans, he might have outdone himself on a feed from Ian Clark. Regardless of his height, this took a deal of hand-eye coordination, body control and flexibility to pull off.
Behold the masterpiece.
It's a good thing Evans is such an artist both on and off the floor, because his production doesn't stand out nearly as much.
The fourth-year forward is averaging just 5.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, both career highs. He has just one more season on his contract, so time is running short for Evans to prove he's more than a rare athletic specimen.
An outside shot would certainly help his case. At the moment, Evans takes well over half of his field-goal attempts in the paint.
As much as his artistic range makes him something of a renaissance man, it will take improved range on the court to secure a lucrative long-term deal. That's the versatility that will count the most in contractual terms.
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