Utah Jazz: 25 Best Players To Play For The Jazz

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Mar 30, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) defends against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

2011-16. Derrick Favors. 14. player. 118. <strong>How acquired:</strong> Trade, New Jersey Nets, Feb. 23, 2011.. PF

The Utah Jazz picked up Derrick Favors during his rookie season in a blockbuster trade with the New Jersey Nets in February 2011, also acquiring Devin Harris, first-round picks in 2011 and 2013 and cash in exchange for Deron Williams.

Favors was an All-Rookie selection in 2010-11 and has continued to improve during his stay with the Jazz, putting up a career-highs in scoring steals and free-throw shooting despite missing 20 games with back and knee injuries.

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In 2015-16, Favors averaged 16.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.0 minutes per game, with a shooting slash line of .515/0-for-4/.709.

In parts of six seasons in Utah, Favors is averaging 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 assists in 26 minutes per game, shooting .512/1-for-16/.668.

Favors is under contract with the Jazz through 2017-18 on a four-year extension signed in October 2013.

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