Keith Van Horn belongs in Utah

[RonnieBrewer (Ronnie Brewer)]

Keith Van Horn belongs in Utah
By David J. Smith
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Aug 18, 2006, 19:01 

There have been some rumors locally that link former University of Utah Ute
Keith Van Horn and the Utah Jazz. Many are hoping these rumors have some
semblance of substance. Here are some reasons why it's an extremely logical
fit.

First, Keith Van Horn is a proven veteran with great Playoff experience. He
played significant roles on two NBA Finals teams, a few years back with the
New Jersey Nets and last June with the Dallas Mavericks. While he's not been
the go-to guy on either of those teams, he demonstrated the ability to play
well in some crucial games. He could help a young, inexperienced Jazz squad
take that next step into postseason play.

Second, he would provide another much-needed outside shooter. Last year's
perimeter attack was sporadic at best (minus C/F Mehmet Okur, who sadly enough
was Utah's main threat). Jazz brass is banking on Derek Fisher providing the
deft outside touch that has been missing, complementing an ever-improving
Deron Williams. Still, a team can never have too many shooters. Van Horn has
always been a good spot-up three-point shooter, and would allow Sloan some
flexibility in creating mismatches in his frontcourt.

Third, Van Horn is a talented offensive weapon. Although he is not as spry as
he once was, he can still create his own shot. He has length at the three spot
and is just wily enough to get to the hole a few times a game. There were many
times last season where the Jazz offense sputtered. They need a player like
Van Horn with the ability to make some things happen offensively.

Fourth, he would join Fisher and Matt Harpring in providing some leadership
off the bench. Going down the stretch, Utah needed much more production from
its reserves. Van Horn played admirably well behind and alongside Mavs star
Dirk Nowitski and could do the same with Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko.

Lastly, Van Horn is a local product and is still wildly popular amongst Utah
fans. His presence alone would sell some tickets. Many have yearned for the
day the former Ute would don a Jazz uniform. While he may be in the twilight
of his career, it would be enjoyable for many fans to see one of their own
return.

On top of all these reasons, Van Horn could probably be had very inexpensively.
Utah still has the cap room and could insure themselves by simply offering a
two-year contract, with the latter year being a team option.

Keith Van Horn in a Jazz uniform? It makes a lot of sense to me…


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