BOSTON, MA – APRIL 14: Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles downcourt during Game One of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 14, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Bojan Bogdanovic
This isn’t the first time I’ve mentioned Bojan Bogdanovic as an exciting, though underrated, prospect for the Utah Jazz as I believe he would be an incredible fit. As a 3-point shooter, his red-hot touch is absolutely undeniable. In 81 games played this past season, he converted on an incredible 42.5 percent of his triples on nearly five attempts per game.
He’s as deadly as they come on the perimeter and is known for punishing opposing defenses for giving up even the slightest amount of air space, let alone wide open looks. His presence would certainly space Utah’s offense to a whole new degree and provide them with a formidable sniper option when a big bucket was needed.
But Bogdanovic is far from a one-trick pony. He isn’t a guy that just spots up and can only make catch-and-shoot threes. Instead, he’s a guy who can create a shot, convert off the dribble and also get baskets in a variety of ways. He’s an incredible cutter and play-makes far better than he’s given credit for. He shoots nearly 50 percent from the field which is an awesome mark for a wing player taking the kind of shots he’s relied on to make.
When Victor Oladipo went down with injury, Bogdanovic stepped up in a big way as the team’s leading scorer who ended up putting up 18 points per contest over the course of the 2018-19 season. That’s more than any Jazz player not named Donovan Mitchell.
Also, despite common perception, Bogey is a formidable defender in his own right who’s capable of slowing solid scorers. He’d fit like a glove in Utah’s defensive scheme and especially with Rudy Gobert set to back him up at the rim, he’d be one of the Jazz’s better wing defenders.
There’s a ton to like about Bogdanovic and he is unrestricted, so hypothetically speaking if Utah’s pitch is good enough, they could nab him. However, his incumbent Indiana Pacers team appears to have him marked as their highest of priorities among their existing unrestricted free agents, and considering how well he’s fit there and the mutual interest that exists, my money is on him re-signing in Indy.
Nevertheless, that doesn’t change the fact that the Jazz should pursue him. His 3-point shooting alone would make him an incredible net-scorching addition. And his other abilities would be extra gravy that could play a key role in transporting Utah to another level.
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<p>In other words, while Brogdon would fill one void, he wouldn’t fill the other, and he’d likely be the only big addition. I’d still love to see him in a Jazz jersey personally as I love his shooting prowess, effort and attitude. And he’d most certainly fit the bill as a sniper like we’ve been discussing here. But would he really be the answer to move the Jazz to another level in the West?</p>
<p>That’s a question Dennis Lindsey and Co. will have to answer before pushing hard to pursue the restricted free agent.</p>
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<h3>Seth Curry</h3>
<p>Positionally and defensively, <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/04/six-snipers-utah-jazz-could-pursue-2019-free-agency/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryse01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 ref="nofollow">Seth Curry</a> isn’t exactly the fit the Jazz need. But in terms of adding a legitimate deep-ball threat, the younger Curry brother would be a menace. He’s proven as much in his time in the NBA. This season he posted a blistering 45 percent clip from 3-point range, the same he did in 2015-16 with the Sacramento Kings. Previously with the Dallas Mavericks, he converted on 42.5 percent of his looks on a career-high 4.6 attempts per game.</p>
<p>Simply put, he can drain them from the perimeter with the best of them. And while he wouldn’t be a flashy scorer or even a starter for the Jazz, he’s a guy that could come off the bench and either create gravity or drain threes with the best of them. That’s definitely a role player the Jazz could use moving forward.</p>
<p>Curry is unrestricted so he is free to go wherever he pleases, and while he’ll likely command more than his current $2.8 million contract after a successful year in Portland, he still seems like someone that the Jazz could get at a reasonable price. If he could be wooed to Utah and the Jazz wanted to add someone who merely checked the sniper box emphatically, he would be a perfect addition.</p>
<p>Not to mention, who better to help the Jazz ascend the Western Conference standings than the brother of the mighty Golden State Warriors star <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/04/six-snipers-utah-jazz-could-pursue-2019-free-agency/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Stephen Curry</a>? Surely he’d know of some weaknesses that could give the Jazz a major edge, right?</p>
<p>That may or may not be true, but either way Seth Curry’s 3-point prowess alone makes him an intriguing target.</p>
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<h3>Tobias Harris</h3>
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<p>But did you also know that he checks the box as a sniper extremely well? Make no mistake about it, Harris can drain threes with the best of them. This season, he shot 39.7 percent from deep as a whole, but that sub-40 number came largely as a result of a brief dip while trying to find his role on a deep Philadelphia 76ers team. During his time in LA this season, he shot an amazing 43.4 percent. The year before that he was at 41.1. Currently in the playoffs he’s shooting 44.1. That’s the very definition of prolific.</p>
<p>That’s a lovely extra perk from a guy who already excels in so many areas and is why Harris will be so coveted this offseason from both the Jazz and teams around the league. That kind of 3-point shooting along would make Harris a tantalizing pickup, but since that’s just the tip of the iceberg, he’s truly an impressive option.</p>
<p>The problem is that while he’s unrestricted, he was traded to Philly midseason and both parties have shown intent and desire to remain together long term. Especially if the Sixers can build on their current 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Raptors and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals or beyond, it may be quite difficult for Harris to walk away from that, no matter how enticing of a pitch the Jazz put together.</p>
<p>Honestly, my money is on him staying in Philly, especially upon seeing how well they’re performing up to this point in the postseason. Nevertheless, Utah should go at him with all they’ve got as he would check not only the sniper box, but pretty much every other offensive need they’re looking for.</p>
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<h3>Darren Collison</h3>
<p>A season ago, <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/04/six-snipers-utah-jazz-could-pursue-2019-free-agency/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/collida01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 ref="nofollow">Darren Collison</a> led the entire NBA in 3-point shooting at a mark of 46.8 percent which came on three attempts per game. He wasn’t quite as hot this year, but he still managed a mark above 40 percent as he’s done in each of the past four seasons.</p>
<p>That’s incredible efficiency, the likes of which could work wonders for a Jazz offense that struggles to convert from the perimeter. Not only that, but Collison is a reliable floor general who’s coming off a season with a career-high six assists per game. His efficiency combined with that passing ability make him an underrated option that Utah would undoubtedly be wise to consider.</p>
<p>Not only that, but he’s also an unrestricted free agent giving Utah a good shake at going after him and presenting a pitch. Collison has played for a number of teams throughout his career, the majority of which have been small markets, so I’d expect him to prioritize fit over nearly anything else. And it’s clear to see where that fit would exist with the Jazz.</p>
<p>Collison wouldn’t be Utah’s top option, but he’d still be a solid one if he could be convinced to join the Jazz ranks at the right price. The one concern he may present, yet again as pointed out by The Athletic’s Tony Jones, is while his efficiency is top of the line, his gravity and the attention he commands isn’t quite as prolific as other top shooters.</p>
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<p>Sure, his percentage is great, but Collison’s low attempts and non-reputation as a dynamic scorer make it such that he isn’t breaking down defenses nearly as much as the Jazz need in a newcomer, and not as much as many of the players already on this list.</p>
<p>I still like Collison’s fit with the Jazz as somewhat of a summer consolation prize and an undeniably efficient floor general. I also think he’s a rather realistic option financially and in terms of availability. However, adding him would likely mean the Jazz struck out on more appealing options. It will be interesting to see how his free agency pans out in conjunction with that of the Utah Jazz.</p>
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<h3>Danny Green</h3>
<p><a href=https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/04/six-snipers-utah-jazz-could-pursue-2019-free-agency/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenda02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenda02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 ref="nofollow">Danny Green</a> is a player that has been brought up before in past free agency talks relating to the Utah Jazz and it’s not hard to see why. Green has long been a knock-down 3-point shooter with an impressive playoff resume.</p>
<p>Not to mention, he was absolutely sensational in Toronto this past season as he converted on a career-high 45.5 percent from deep on 5.4 attempts from deep in 80 games played. That’s consistency over the course of a season to be sure.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, Green has had some consistency issues throughout his career as a whole. He’s had seasons where he’s dipped to the low 30s from the perimeter, but also several where he’s been well above 40. He is at 40.4 percent for his career, though, which is a reassuring sign.</p>
<p>Aside from being a legitimate sniper from the perimeter, Danny is also a plus defender who would bolster Utah on the side of the court that has become their calling card. Even when shots potentially weren’t falling, he could be relied on to be a force defensively.</p>
<p>He’s also another unrestricted free agent and depending on what <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/04/six-snipers-utah-jazz-could-pursue-2019-free-agency/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leonaka01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Kawhi Leonard</a> decides to do this summer, Green and others could very well be looking to depart from Toronto. If such ends up the case, the Jazz would do well to pursue his services and could have a realistic shot of landing him to bolster their role player corp.</p>
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<p>The Jazz will have much more to consider this summer than just adding players with high 3-point percentages. But a sure-fire sniper is a helpful player to have around no matter how you look at it. As they aim to better that aspect of their overall play, each of these six players will be worthy considerations in what appears primed to be a pivotal offseason for the Utah Jazz.</p><!—pageview_candidate—>">