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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits for Utah Jazz

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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits for Utah Jazz

Playing in the Western Conference can be brutal, and the Utah Jazz have been on a slow rebuilding process for years now because of it. Missing the playoffs for the third straight year, the Jazz will once again look to the draft to fill many positional needs. With the 12th overall pick, the Jazz will have plenty of options to choose from. Here are five perfect first round fits for the Utah Jazz out of the 2015 NBA Draft.

5. Delon Wright

5. Delon Wright

The Jazz definitely need more support in the backcourt, and Delon Wright is one of the top point guards coming out of the draft. Wright is a big guard who uses his size advantage against other opponents. Wright excels at controlling the tempo on the floor, like any top tier point guard should, plus has begun to improve on his shooting efficiency, which is a major plus in the NBA. Wright could end up being a complete steal in this year’s draft.

4. Jerian Grant

4. Jerian Grant

Another top tier point guard the Jazz should consider is Jerian Grant. At 6'5, Grant is one of the biggest guards in the 2015 Draft, and uses that size advantage on the defensive end extremely well. Grant’s best skill is his playmaking abilities, which is something the Jazz’s current rotation of guards struggled with consistently this past season.

3. Stanley Johnson

3. Stanley Johnson

In terms of wing depth, the Jazz already have a great combo option in Gordon Hayward and Jeremy Evans, but if the Jazz are looking for an additional multi-skilled wing, then Stanley Johnson is their best option. Already considered one of the top three small forwards in the draft, Johnson can score the ball in numerous ways while also holding his own on the defensive end, typically guarding multiple positions while in Arizona.

2. Sam Dekker

2. Sam Dekker

Sam Dekker is arguably one of the top NBA-ready wing players coming out of the draft, and would be an improvement over secondary option Jeremy Evans in the rotation. Dekker has excellent size being 6'9 and an even better frame for a small forward, weighing in at 229 pounds. Dekker is extremely versatile and effective on the offensive end, other than his outside shooting which still needs some work.

1. Devin Booker

1. Devin Booker

In terms of pure shooting, the Jazz can’t do any better than Devin Booker. At 6-6, Booker has a strong build for a shooting guard and manages an extremely quick release on his shot. Booker’s shooting mechanics are second to none, and he moves off the ball very well. As a top shooting prospect, these are all tangibles the Jazz need from their backcourt going forward. Booker would be an ideal fit for the Jazz.

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