He can’t shoot. He’s too small. He’s not an NBA player. Statements that have become commonplace among a bombastic minority of Utah Jazz fans that, for whatever reason, have convinced themselves that rookie point guard Raul Neto is doomed to fail.
In the meantime, the Brazilian is slowly, but surely transforming himself from a not ready for primetime player to one of the best rookies in the NBA and an every game contributor for the Jazz. This evolution was front and center on Wednesday night when Neto had his best game as a pro, scoring 10 points, dishing out six assists and nabbing three steals.