Utah Jazz Trevor Booker may be a transitional third big -- Sunday Syncopation 53

Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY SportsIt is possible that my new hypothesis is unfair? Sure. And just to make sure everyone is on the same page here the hypothesis is that Utah Jazz reserve bigman Trevor Booker is not 'good enough' to be the 3rd big on a good playoff team. I site his size (6'7 - 6'8) as a defensive liability. Furthermore, I feel like his energy game is a great change-up to what's happening on the court -- especially on a really well behaved, stable, starting line-up. However, his fire is not really focused, and 20+ mpg may be just too much going forward. That's the hypothesis. That doesn't mean I do not value Booker for what he does bring to the team. I will again re-state that every good team needs a guy like Booker. His on court excitement and hustle get fans cheering. And his off-court charity work and community events really help him find a home on the team he is a part of. Booker is a gem. But I don't know how much more you can polish him.

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