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Utah Jazz: 25 Best Players To Play For The Jazz

By Phil Watson

Apr 1, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; The trees in full bloom and a general view of at Vivint Smart Home Arena where the Utah Jazz will play the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; The trees in full bloom and a general view of at Vivint Smart Home Arena where the Utah Jazz will play the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 11: Paul Millsap #24 of the Utah Jazz dunks against Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 11: Paul Millsap #24 of the Utah Jazz dunks against Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2006-13. Paul Millsap. 13. player. 118. <strong>How acquired:</strong> Second-round pick (47th overall) from Louisiana Tech, 2006 NBA Draft.. PF

After averaging almost 20 points and more than 13 rebounds a game as a junior at Louisiana Tech, Paul Millsap opted to turn pro. He remained on the board deep into the second round before the Utah Jazz selected the power forward.

He turned into a force, earning All-Rookie honors in 2006-07 and grabbing a full-time starting position for three seasons, finishing fourth in the NBA in steals in 2011-12.

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In July 2013, Millsap left to sign as a free agent with the

Atlanta Hawks

.

In seven seasons in Utah, Millsap averaged 12.4 points, seven rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals and a block in 27.4 minutes per game, shooting .516/.274/.723.

A three-time All-Star and an All-Defensive selection with the Hawks, Millsap is under contract in Atlanta through 2016-17, with a player option for 2017-18 after re-signing with Atlanta in July 2015.

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