Let's hope he becomes the "Ex" factor in a few months or, better yet, the "Ex" non-factor. His outrageous salary is Ostertagian in its disproportionality to his on-court contributions. Let's turn the page on this chapter in Jazz history.
With AK, it is always his health that is the X-factor.
Just when it would seem like he had started to earn his paycheck a little bit, he'll exit with back spasms or a strained ankle.
And then he'll come back and never be the same player again for the season.
If he plays 75+ games this season and also in the playoffs, it would be a success for him.
He will throw out a couple of amazing games this year to keep the fans salivating but other than that he will be his usual fragile self, both mentally and physically.
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