Jeffers, a 6-foot-5 2/3/4, is not the type of player that's going to stand out without actually watching him in action. In his D-League career, Jeffers is averaging 18.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and two steals while shooting 53% from the field. So why would the Jazz call him up? His defense. More specifically - his toughness.
Tonight is the second of 16 D-League games to be shown on VERSUS. This is a big deal. Like last week, it will once again include play-by-play from Eric Musselman who, unlike Rick Kamla, seems to know what's going on in the D-League and has a good working knowledge of the minor league landscape.
I present my team of players that impressed me and either looked bad in the box scores or didn't impress Jon L enough to put in his two-day recap from the 2009 NBA Summer League.
Profiling Othyus Jeffers, D-League Rookie of the Year.
Memphis Grizzlies Hold D-League Tryouts
Looking at the 2008 D-League Draft.
Breaking down the D-League playoff game between the Dakota Wizards and Iowa Energy.
Breaking down the playoff match-up between the D-League's Dakota Wizards and Iowa Energy
D-League call-up Rankings
Sun Yue out for season, Joe Crawford called-up, David Noel had a triple double and Richie Frahm made nine three's.
