Utah Jazz: 5 Reasons To Bring Back Andrei Kirilenko

Utah Jazz: 5 Reasons Why Andrei Kirilenko’s Return Makes Sense

Apr 22, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) defends against Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) in game two during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Brooklyn 100-95. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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February 23, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers small forward Wesley Johnson (11) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

He Brings Leadership

In many organizations, there are too many people assuming the role of leadership and not enough people following instructions. The problem on the Jazz isn’t that they have too many leaders, instead it’s the complete opposite, they don’t have any leadership.

The Utah Jazz have one of the youngest teams in the NBA and they are in desperate need of one person who will assume leadership on their team.

The players on the Jazz have no person on the court to hold them accountable for their lack of hustle, missing defensive assignments, taking bad shots, or even motivating their teammates to play better.

That’s why when coach Quin Snyder explodes at players it gets looked at so largely because there’s no person on the court assuming leadership for his teammates (more on that later).

The second the Andrei Kirilenko steps foot into the Jazz organization again, that glaring problem becomes a lot smaller.

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