NBA: The all-time starting 5 of the Utah Jazz

Malone and Stockton pre-game
Malone and Stockton pre-game

Guard – Pete Maravich

Maravich (L) pic courtesy: NBA.com
Maravich (L) pic courtesy: NBA.com

The first superstar for the then-New Orleans Jazz, “Pistol” Pete Maravich was ahead of his time. He was a great scorer and passer that had a lot of flair on his game. He was a three-time All-Star while with the Jazz while also making three selections in All-NBA teams.

He was also the scoring champion in 1977 when he averaged 31.1 points per game to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals.

Maravich only played half a season in Utah because he was traded to the Boston Celtics midway through the 1979-80 season. He sits seventh in the Jazz all-time scoring list and eighth in assists. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987 and his iconic No. 7 jersey has been retired by the Jazz.

Honourable Mention: Guard – Jeff Hornacek

A very underrated player, Jeff Hornacek played for the Jazz in his final six seasons. He was a vital part of the 1997 and 1998 Jazz teams that made two trips to the NBA Finals.

He won two Three-Point Shootouts competitions while in Utah. His No. 14 jersey is already hanging in the rafters of the Vivint Smart Home Arena.

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