Final individual preseason stats for the 8

[b_line]

I'd argue Burke is. The dropoff from Favors to Gobert/Kanter at the 5 is not nearly as big as from Burke to Exum/Clark (or Murry). But that doesn't really mean that he is the best player on the team. Just that the Jazz have more depth at certain positions. For example, Jazz lose Hayward or Burks and they can survive because Hood can start, with other players filling in backup minutes.

Who cares about the drop off. Kanter and gobert are probably not going to be all stars. Favors and hayward have that chance, and maybe burks one day. I would say favors and hayward are most important, then exum, Burke and burks.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Those stats don't capture how good Favors was this pre-season. I think he's our most important player

Actually, if you look closely, they do capture it. He averaged 13 and 9 on 55% FGs in just 24 minutes a game. That is light's out.

Per 36, that's about 19 and 14 on 55% FGs. Those are all-star numbers for a 5 in the NBA.

 

[akirac73]

Still don't think Hayward is worth anything close to a max contract...BUT...

If G-time can average 15/4/4 on 50%FG/50%3pt for a season, i'll be like a pig in ****...I firmly believe that these numbers are his sweet spot, anything more and he's taking on too much of role and he'll fall on his face like last season. I was very pleased with his overall performance in the preseason. Hope it continues.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Who cares about the drop off. Kanter and gobert are probably not going to be all stars. Favors and hayward have that chance, and maybe burks one day. I would say favors and hayward are most important, then exum, Burke and burks.

I was just qualifying what "important" might mean. Important this year? If Utah were to lose one player to a season-ending injury, who would impact the win/loss record the most?

Or do you mean in 3-5 years? Good 5's always have a high premium, so I'd put Favors at the top of the list. I'd also rank Gobert pretty high. Rudy can be an elite defender. Burke? Meh. He'll be a quality rotation player, but never elite. Hayward is a great all-around player if his shooting % bounces back.