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The Utah Jazz will be looking to go deep into the postseason in the 2020-21 NBA campaign after suffering a heartbreaking exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets last season.
They will be extremely reliant on the All-Star duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert and will expect a strong contribution from Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike Conley.
Predicting the Utah Jazz's starting 5 for the 2020/21 season
The Utah Jazz are a balanced outfit as head coach Quin Snyder gives equal emphasis to offense and defense.
In this article, we will take a look at how the Utah Jazz might line up for the 2020/21 season.
#1- Mike Conley, Point guard
Mike Conley had a disappointing outing for the Utah Jazz last season, after his much-anticipated move from Memphis Grizzlies went through.
The veteran struggled to get a feel of Quin Snyder's offense, which resulted in a sharp decline in his playmaking ability. However, he turned it around in the postseason and had a strong series against the Denver Nuggets.
The Utah Jazz will be hoping that they will get to see more of that Mike Conley instead of the regular season version next season. The former Grizzlies man is one of the best point guards in the league and is set to be assigned extra responsibility in the upcoming season.
#2- Donovan Mitchell, Shooting guard
After having a breakthrough 19/20 season and fresh off signing a max extension recently, Donovan Mitchell will be looking to prove that he belongs in the NBA's elite.
The explosive shooting guard is one of the best young talents in the league, which was quite evident in his playoff performance against the Denver Nuggets.
Mitchell has still some work left to do on the defensive front and should be aiming for an All-NBA spot after already securing an All-star berth last year.
He is set to be the starting shooting guard for the Utah Jazz in the 2020/21 season, and the team will likely be one of the dark horse contenders for the NBA title.
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#3- Bojan Bogdanovic, Small forward
Bojan Bogdanovic had a good start to his Utah Jazz stint but had to pull out during the business end of the season due to an injury. The swingman will be raring to go next season, after missing out on the playoffs in the last campaign.
Bogdanovic's three-point shooting and perimeter defense will be key assets for the Utah Jazz, who are set to start the former Brooklyn Nets man at the small forward position.
Bogdanovic also shares good chemistry with the two starting guards, which could be pivotal to the Utah Jazz's offensive plans for the next season.
#4- Royce O'Neale, Power forward
One of the most underrated players in the league, versatile defender Royce O'Neale will be the most likely starter at the power forward position.
O'Neale has been used as a wing stopper by Quin Snyder until now and will continue in the same role next season, alongside Rudy Gobert in the front court.
After going undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, O'Neale has come a long way as he has made multiple playoff appearances for the Utah Jazz. Apart from being a defensive stalwart, Royce O'Neale is also a useful offensive option to have as he is a capable shooter from behind the three-point arc.
#5- Rudy Gobert, Center
A two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and one of the best centers in the league, Rudy Gobert will take his place at the 5 spot for the Utah Jazz next season.
Arguably the best defender in the league, Quin Snyder and the Utah Jazz will hope that the Frenchman will rediscover his 2018 and 2019 form, having gone through a small blip in form last season.
Gobert will be tasked with playing the role of defensive anchor in the paint, along with crashing the boards on both ends, something he is really adept at. The dominant center is also skilled at setting offensive screens, something that would be advantageous for Donovan Mitchell.
