Observations

There has been 10 games played so far this season, here is my observations on each player:

1. Al Jefferson: I just don't think he is a good fit for the team,whenever he gets the ball on the left block the entire team stops moving, no cuts to the baskets, no screens to open others up. All because they know once Big Al has the ball he is going to take the shot. The other team knows this too, so they double or triple team him and force him to take a bad shot.

2. Paul Millsap: I like the new addition of the 3 point shot to his game, he is currently in the top ten for 3% percentage. Every year Millsap adds something new to his game. That being said, all other aspects of his game so far are lacking. He isn't attacking the boards like Jazz fans have been used to. He looks mighty small out there as well.

3. Marvin Williams: I was very excited when I found out the jazz were picking up Williams. As the season goes on I realize why fans in Atlanta were so frustrated with him. He goes missing from the game for long periods of time when he has the skill set to take over.

4. Gordon Hayward: I like the aggressiveness out of Hayward so far this season, he is taking more shots and has more confidence then he did in previous seasons. This is the adjustment people have wanted Hayward to make since he entered the league. His fg% isn't as high as I would like, but Hayward has always been a slow starter shooting wise and I believe his fg% will rise throughout the season.

5. Mo Williams: I like Mo Williams, he is very exciting to watch and makes some amazing shots. That being said I don't think he is the correct PG for the Jazz. He is to crazy with the ball, a jazz pg needs to be able to run the system, look for the open guy. He just doesn't have the vision I would like to see

6. Derricks Favors: I have been very impressed with Favors this year. He is a defensive force out there and he affects almost every shot at the rim. He has done a better job at not fouling so much, so he can stay in the game for longer periods of time. He is receiving more minutes, but I still believe he needs more.

7. Randy Foye: I am surprised by Foye this year, I expected a defensive SG who could hit a spot up open three. This is not what Foye is at all, he is a poor defensive SG due to bad lateral quickness. He is however a very good shooter and can shoot with a hand in his face. He has made some big shots so far this year. He is blocking Burks from playing though, so i'm not sure how I feel about that.

8. Enes Kanter: In the preseason it looked as if Kanter was ready for alot more minutes and possibly even a starting role, but throughout the season he has shown that he is not ready for a starting role. I do believe he needs more minutes though, but there is just no time on the floor with all the bigs that jazz have.  The weight he lost over the offseason is obviously making him more agile and quick, and the guy can rebound with anyone. He is just to raw on offense and defense to take over the starting role.

9. Jamal Tinsley: Its obvious to everyone on the floor that Tinsley is incapable of scoring the basketball, so teams back off of him and defend the pass which closes his passing lanes. Making him very ineffective. So far not so good.

10. Damare Carroll: I knew coming in that Carroll was an energy guy, but he has showed improvement in his jump shot and basketball IQ. Very Impressed so far.

11. Alec Burks: He hasn't been seeing much playing time at all, so its tough for me to say much. From what I have seen whenever burks has the ball he is worried about getting himself some points to impress the coach, but Tyrone Corbin wants burks to do the exact opposite. He wants him to play in the system, make cuts, set screen, come off curls, and take good open looks. Once Burks makes this adjustment I think his playing time increases.

12. Jeremy Evans: No NBA skills or abilities other then jumping. Good 12th man off the bench for energy reasons.