Did the Utah Jazz strike gold in the second-round?
rookies have been shining in this year's Summer League. First-round selections Cody Williams and Isaiah Collier have exceeded early expectations, but what about the second-round pick out of Duke, Kyle Filipowski? Once a projected first-round pick, Filipowski slipped to the second round to the rebuilding Jazz.
Jazz CEO Danny Ainge also wants big men who can shoot the ball and spread the floor. In his 2023 postseason press conference, Ainge told Jazz fans what he's specifically looking for in rebuilding Utah's roster. Although Filipowski is not considered an elite shooter at this stage in his career, he has shown the ability to make deep shots. In his last season at Duke, he made 34.8% of his three-pointers, attempting 3.4 three-point shots per game. In Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Toronto Raptors, Filipowski had his best game as a pro, scoring 20 points while shooting 9-for-16 from the field.
"I'm just excited to be surrounded by these people. I think it's a great organization filled with a very welcoming set of group. It's a group that's ready to learn ready to put in the time and energy, and I'm just excited to be part of that process with them."
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