I know everyone loves Ricky Rubio and the work he did this year. He made himself into a nearly-average offensive player in the league. However, the Jazz have an opportunity to improve overall by bringing in a more versatile two-way guard to pair with Mitchell. Maybe that player starts as a 3rd guard in the rotation and becomes a starter in a year or two. Ricky is a first-class passer and defender, but I think the Jazz are ultimately aiming to have multiple ball handlers and shooters on the floor that are interchangeable. If the Jazz had a guard, say like Kemba Walker, who could share the responsibility of running the offense with Mitchell, so that they're both playing both on and off the ball (similar to the way Harden and CP play together), that would improve the team. Obviously, a serious discussion about Dante Exum's future needs to take place. Until Exum develops more of an offensive game, he seems to be a change-of-pace back-up guard a bit like a Leandro Barbosa.
The Jazz absolutely are looking for a versatile two-way player to play next to Gobert in the frontcourt, but one possible opportunity for them to improve would be to bring in another talented guard who can score from multiple levels--simply because there are more of them out there, whether in the trade market, the draft, or free agency.
The Jazz absolutely are looking for a versatile two-way player to play next to Gobert in the frontcourt, but one possible opportunity for them to improve would be to bring in another talented guard who can score from multiple levels--simply because there are more of them out there, whether in the trade market, the draft, or free agency.
