Primary interior scorer in Jerry Sloan’s flex offense. Elite efficiency (.562 FG%) on mid-post isolations and pick-and-roll finishes with Deron Williams. Controlled the defensive glass (8.9 DRB) and produced consistent double-doubles that stabilized Utah’s frontcourt scoring.
Deron Williams
Starter/Star (1.1)
36.9
High (1.2)
18.7
4.0
10.5
1.5
91.61
Offensive engine at point guard, ranking among league leaders in assists (10.5 APG). Manipulated defenses in high pick-and-roll, delivered cross-court reads to weak-side shooters, and balanced scoring efficiency with tempo control. Finished ninth in MVP voting while leading a top-tier Western Conference offense.
MVP-9, All-Star, All-NBA Second Team
Mehmet Okur
Starter/Star (1.1)
29.4
High (1.2)
13.5
7.1
1.6
1.6
57.60
Stretch-five whose three-point shooting (.385 from three) pulled rim protectors away from the paint. Provided spacing critical to Utah’s interior-post actions and added secondary rim protection with 1.1 blocks per game.
Andrei Kirilenko
Starter/Star (1.1)
29.0
Medium (1.1)
11.9
4.6
2.7
2.6
52.76
Defensive disruptor with multi-positional versatility. Combined 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, frequently operating as a help-side rim protector from the wing. Contributed connective passing within half-court sets and transition initiation off turnovers.
DPOY-16
Paul Millsap
Key Contributor (1.05)
27.8
Medium (1.1)
11.6
6.8
1.6
2.0
50.82
High-energy sixth man providing interior scoring punch and offensive rebounding (2.3 ORB). Efficient finisher inside and physical defender who allowed Utah to maintain frontcourt production when starters rested.
6MOY-7
Ronnie Brewer
Starter/Star (1.1)
31.4
Medium (1.1)
9.5
3.4
2.8
1.9
42.59
Perimeter stopper and transition scorer. Generated offense through cuts and leak-outs rather than isolation, adding defensive pressure with 1.6 steals per game before being traded midseason.
C.J. Miles
Key Contributor (1.05)
23.8
Medium (1.1)
9.9
2.7
1.7
1.2
35.81
Bench scorer tasked with floor spacing and shot creation against second units. Took volume perimeter attempts and provided microwave scoring in swing quarters.
Wesley Matthews
Key Contributor (1.05)
24.7
Medium (1.1)
9.4
2.3
1.5
1.0
32.80
Undrafted rookie who earned rotation minutes through defensive discipline and efficient catch-and-shoot production (.382 from three). Functioned as a low-mistake two-way wing in structured sets.
Kyle Korver
Bench (1.0)
18.3
Low (1.0)
7.2
2.1
1.7
0.7
23.40
Elite off-ball shooter who led the league in three-point percentage (.536). His gravity altered defensive coverages and expanded driving lanes for Williams and Boozer.
Eric Maynor
Bench (1.0)
14.0
Low (1.0)
5.2
1.5
3.1
0.6
20.80
Backup point guard responsible for maintaining offensive structure with second units. Facilitated efficiently and limited turnovers in controlled half-court possessions.
Ronnie Price
Bench (1.0)
13.4
Low (1.0)
4.3
1.2
2.1
0.9
17.00
Defensive reserve guard providing ball pressure and transition speed. Played situational minutes focused on tempo shifts and perimeter containment.
Sundiata Gaines
Bench (1.0)
6.8
Low (1.0)
3.3
0.9
1.2
0.4
11.60
Depth guard contributing short bursts of scoring and secondary ball-handling in limited rotation minutes.
Kyrylo Fesenko
Bench (1.0)
8.3
Low (1.0)
2.6
1.8
0.3
0.5
10.40
Backup center supplying physical interior minutes and situational rim protection in low-usage role.
Othyus Jeffers
Bench (1.0)
5.2
Low (1.0)
2.6
1.4
0.1
0.3
8.80
End-of-rotation wing providing defensive effort and energy in brief appearances.
Kosta Koufos
Bench (1.0)
4.8
Low (1.0)
1.5
1.3
0.2
0.2
6.40
Developmental reserve big logging limited frontcourt depth minutes.
Team Totals
240.9
104.2
42.2
26.7
13.1
555.91
Aggregated regular-season production across full rotation.
Primary offensive engine in the 2010 Western Conference Semifinals vs. the Lakers. Attacked aggressively off high pick-and-roll, scoring 42 points in Game 4 while repeatedly collapsing Los Angeles’ interior defense. Balanced high-volume scoring with double-digit assist creation under heavy defensive pressure.
Carlos Boozer
Starter/Star [1.1]
40.2
High [1.2]
19.7
13.2
3.0
1.1
97.94
Interior focal point alongside Williams, producing dominant rebounding numbers (13.2 RPG) and efficient mid-post scoring. Established deep position against Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom, generating second-chance opportunities and sustaining half-court offense in a physical playoff series.
Paul Millsap
Key Contributor [1.05]
32.3
High [1.2]
18.0
8.8
2.2
2.5
79.88
Sixth-man frontcourt anchor who closed games due to defensive versatility. Provided high-efficiency interior scoring (.574 FG%) and disruptive help defense (2.5 stocks), including a 34-point Game 5 explosion that nearly extended the series.
Wesley Matthews
Starter/Star [1.1]
37.1
Medium [1.1]
13.2
4.4
1.7
2.3
52.49
Undrafted rookie starting on the wing in a high-stakes playoff environment. Delivered perimeter defense against Kobe Bryant assignments and contributed two-way production, spacing the floor while adding 1.8 steals per game.
C.J. Miles
Starter/Star [1.1]
33.7
Medium [1.1]
14.4
2.5
2.8
1.2
50.36
Secondary scorer on the wing, tasked with shot creation when Williams was trapped. Mixed catch-and-shoot threes with straight-line drives, providing needed perimeter scoring against a top-tier Lakers defense.
Kyle Korver
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.0
Medium [1.1]
8.3
1.1
1.3
0.5
25.87
Floor-spacing specialist who punished defensive help with elite perimeter shooting (.478 from three). His off-ball movement forced defensive rotations that opened interior driving lanes.
Kyrylo Fesenko
Starter/Star [1.1]
18.1
Low [1.0]
3.3
3.9
1.2
0.5
19.17
Started nine playoff games at center due to injuries, providing physical rim presence and size against Andrew Bynum. Low-usage offensive role focused on screening and interior defense.
Andrei Kirilenko
Key Contributor [1.05]
15.0
Low [1.0]
5.5
3.0
0.0
1.0
19.95
Returned from injury for limited appearances, supplying defensive length and weak-side rim contests. Impact came primarily through positional versatility rather than scoring volume.
Mehmet Okur
Starter/Star [1.1]
11.0
Low [1.0]
7.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
19.36
Appeared briefly while recovering from Achilles injury. Provided floor spacing with perfect shooting in limited minutes, stretching the Lakers’ frontcourt away from the paint.
Ronnie Price
Bench [1.0]
9.0
Low [1.0]
2.0
1.0
1.4
0.5
9.80
Reserve guard supplying defensive ball pressure and short rotation minutes behind Williams. Focused on tempo control and perimeter containment.
Sundiata Gaines
Bench [1.0]
1.4
Low [1.0]
2.2
0.4
0.0
0.0
5.20
Deep bench guard who logged brief appearances, scoring efficiently in extremely limited playoff minutes.
Kosta Koufos
Bench [1.0]
3.4
Low [1.0]
0.9
1.0
0.0
0.1
4.00
Developmental reserve center used situationally for size and fouls in short stints.
Othyus Jeffers
Bench [1.0]
1.7
Low [1.0]
0.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
1.00
Limited garbage-time wing minutes with minimal statistical impact in the playoff rotation.
Team Totals
240.0
107.1
39.6
23.8
10.3
Aggregated playoff production across full rotation during the 2010 Western Conference Semifinals (5-game series).
