Why did the Utah Jazz sign Patty Mills Drew Eubanks and Svi Mykhailuk?

Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

Discover why the Utah Jazz signed Patty Mills, Svi Mykhailiuk, and Drew Eubanks in a surprising offseason move. David Locke, the voice of the Utah Jazz, breaks down how these signings fit into the team's strategy and what they mean for the development of key players like KeYonte George, Bryce Sensabaugh, and Walker Kessler. Why is veteran leadership often considered a myth, and how does Mills defy this notion? Learn about Eubanks' impressive pick-and-roll stats and how he could push Kessler to new heights. Plus, find out how Mykhailiuk's shooting skills could impact the Jazz's rotation. Tune in for an in-depth analysis that every Jazz fan needs to hear.

Here are some key stats and metrics from the episode:

1. Patty Mills played 32 games last season and 40 the year before.

2. Mills has played nearly 900 NBA games and 100 playoff games.

3. Drew Eubanks is 6'9" and 245 lbs, undrafted out of Oregon State.

4. Eubanks played 78 and 75 games in the last two seasons.

5. Eubanks ranked 6th in pick-and-roll combinations with Devin Booker last season.

6. Eubanks was 2nd in pick-and-roll combinations with Damian Lillard in 2022-23.

7. Keonte George and John Collins had the lowest pick-and-roll combination last season.

8. Svi Mykhailiuk is a 36% career three-point shooter.

9. Mykhailiuk shot 40% from three in the 2019-20 season with Detroit.