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Utah Jazz 2016-17 season review: Shelvin Mack

By Adam Coffman

Apr 7, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) dribbles up court as forward Gordon Hayward (20) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 120-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) dribbles up court as forward Gordon Hayward (20) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 120-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) dribbles past Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson (10) in the second quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) dribbles past Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson (10) in the second quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

Strengths

Thanks to his solid 6’3″, 203-pound frame, Mack finds most of his success around the hoop through dribble-drives. He shot 64 percent from within three feet of the rim this year, according to Basketball-Reference.

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Rather than using his lackluster athleticism to out-jump defenders in the restricted area, Mack generally finds success knocking opponents off-balance and finishing through contact.

Even when he can’t get close enough for a layup, Mack does have a decent touch from the mid-paint area, shooting 44 percent on floaters and runners from 3-10 feet.

His drives come mostly off of screens and hand-offs, often using a hesitation move before exploding quickly to the hoop, as can be seen in the video below.

When he’s able to hop into a pull-up three-pointer, it makes his drives to the basket more potent, as the defense must step out to deny him an open look from deep.

His lack of quickness does not behoove him defensively, as he has trouble staying in front of faster guards. However, he does have an above-average 6’7″ wingspan, which helps him close out on shooters effectively, even from a disadvantaged position.

Still though, he’s generally decent enough to avoid being a noticeable liability when he’s on the floor, which is about all you can ask from a deeper bench asset.

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