Last Updated on September 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the 1992–93 Utah Jazz roster and player statistics:
The Utah Jazz 1992–93 centered their success on Karl Malone’s elite scoring and rebounding, while John Stockton controlled the offense as the primary playmaker and an effective defensive presence. Jeff Malone supplied consistent secondary scoring, with Tyrone Corbin adding rebounding and defensive support on the wing. The team’s statistical profile reflected efficient half-court offense, excellent ball movement, strong interior production, and a balanced defensive approach led by its experienced core.
Utah’s offense still revolved around Malone’s power scoring from the elbows and low block, with Jerry Sloan leaning heavily on the Stockton-Malone pick-and-roll. Writers throughout the season noted that his physicality routinely forced double teams, creating easier looks for teammates while he remained an MVP-caliber focal point despite the team’s step back from the previous year. (NBA.com)
All-Star (1993), All-NBA First Team (1993), All-Star Game MVP (1993), 8th in NBA MVP Voting (1993)
John Stockton
Starter/Star (1.10)
34.9
High (1.20)
15.1
2.9
12.0
2.7
86.33
Rather than hunting shots, Stockton dictated tempo and repeatedly manipulated defenses through precise pick-and-roll execution. Contemporary coverage praised his control of Utah’s offense and decision-making, with his passing remaining the engine that kept the Jazz among the league’s most efficient half-court teams. (NBA.com)
All-Star (1993), All-NBA Second Team (1993), 10th in NBA MVP Voting (1993)
Jeff Malone
Starter/Star (1.10)
32.4
High (1.20)
18.1
2.2
1.6
0.6
59.77
Operating as Utah’s primary perimeter scorer, Malone thrived off mid-range jumpers and quick curls instead of high-volume three-point shooting. Analysts regularly viewed him as the club’s dependable secondary scorer who relieved offensive pressure from the Stockton-Malone tandem.
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Tyrone Corbin
Starter/Star (1.10)
31.2
Medium (1.10)
11.6
6.3
2.1
1.7
52.03
Corbin filled a glue-guy role, defending multiple positions while crashing the glass and finishing plays without demanding possessions. Season coverage frequently highlighted his versatility and willingness to handle difficult defensive assignments alongside Utah’s stars.
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Jay Humphries
Key Contributor (1.05)
26.1
Medium (1.10)
8.8
1.8
4.1
1.4
37.42
Humphries gave Utah a steady secondary ball-handler off the bench and in spot starts, helping stabilize the offense when Stockton rested. His value came more from organization and spacing than scoring volume.
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David Benoit
Key Contributor (1.05)
20.9
Medium (1.10)
8.1
4.8
0.5
1.0
33.03
As an athletic reserve forward, Benoit earned praise for bringing energy, transition finishing and rebounding. Independent coverage often pointed to his development as one of the brighter spots among Utah’s younger rotation players.
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Larry Krystkowiak
Bench (1.00)
19.2
Low (1.00)
7.2
3.9
1.0
0.8
25.80
Krystkowiak supplied physical frontcourt depth, setting screens, battling inside and providing reliable minutes without needing offensive touches.
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Mike Brown
Key Contributor (1.05)
18.9
Low (1.00)
5.7
4.8
0.8
0.7
25.20
Brown’s responsibility centered on interior defense and rebounding while spelling the veteran centers. His role was largely matchup-driven rather than offensive.
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Mark Eaton
Starter/Star (1.10)
17.3
Low (1.00)
2.8
4.1
0.3
1.5
19.14
Although nearing the end of his career, Eaton remained a specialist rim protector whose size altered shots beyond the box score. Reports from the period emphasized that his defensive presence still shaped opponents’ interior attacks even as his minutes declined.
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James Donaldson
Bench (1.00)
15.7
Low (1.00)
3.5
4.8
0.2
1.4
19.80
Donaldson appeared only briefly, serving as experienced emergency frontcourt depth and providing size around the basket when called upon.
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Isaac Austin
Bench (1.00)
6.7
Low (1.00)
2.8
1.7
0.1
0.5
10.20
Austin spent most of the year in a developmental role, with limited contemporary coverage beyond his long-term physical potential as a young center.
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John Crotty
Bench (1.00)
6.1
Low (1.00)
2.6
0.4
1.4
0.3
9.40
The rookie point guard saw limited action while learning behind Stockton, primarily entering to keep the offense organized in short stretches.
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Stephen Howard
Bench (1.00)
5.3
Low (1.00)
2.1
1.2
0.2
0.5
8.00
Howard filled an end-of-rotation role as an athletic forward, with only limited independent season coverage available because of his sparse playing time.
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Henry James
Bench (1.00)
4.5
Low (1.00)
3.5
0.5
0.0
0.0
8.00
James appeared in only two games, leaving little independent season reporting beyond transaction coverage.
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Tim Legler
Bench (1.00)
1.7
Low (1.00)
0.7
0.3
0.0
0.0
2.00
Legler played only three games before later establishing himself elsewhere as one of the league’s premier outside shooters, so contemporary Jazz coverage was minimal.
Utah continued to run almost every crucial half-court possession through Malone despite Seattle’s constant double-teams and physical interior defense. Associated Press playoff coverage noted that the Jazz leaned on him to stabilize the offense whenever the series became a grind, although the Sonics’ length made his usual scoring lanes far tougher to find. (Los Angeles Times)
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John Stockton
Starter/Star (1.10)
38.6
High (1.20)
13.2
2.4
11.0
2.4
76.03
Stockton remained Utah’s offensive organizer, probing Seattle’s aggressive defense before feeding Malone or finding open shooters. Even as the Sonics pressured the backcourt, his decision-making and pace kept the Jazz competitive throughout the five-game series. (Los Angeles Times)
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Tyrone Corbin
Starter/Star (1.10)
32.2
Medium (1.10)
11.8
7.6
1.8
0.8
52.03
Corbin accepted the difficult defensive assignments on Seattle’s athletic wings while supplying timely rebounding. Contemporary coverage often highlighted his willingness to do the physical work that allowed Utah’s stars to conserve energy for offense. (NBA.com)
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Jeff Malone
Starter/Star (1.10)
30.0
Medium (1.10)
13.4
3.2
0.6
0.8
43.56
Rather than creating off the dribble, Malone operated as Utah’s secondary scorer, working off screens and mid-range looks whenever Seattle overloaded toward Karl Malone. His scoring rhythm came in bursts but remained an important part of the Jazz attack. (Basketball Reference)
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David Benoit
Starter/Star (1.10)
27.2
Medium (1.10)
7.4
4.8
1.0
1.8
36.30
Benoit’s athleticism earned him a larger postseason role even though his jumper deserted him during the series. Coaches still trusted him to defend multiple positions and bring transition energy against Seattle’s up-tempo lineup. (Basketball Reference)
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Jay Humphries
Key Contributor (1.05)
23.0
Low (1.00)
5.2
2.0
3.4
1.2
24.78
Humphries handled backup playmaking duties and gave Utah another ball-handler against the Sonics’ relentless perimeter pressure. His value came more from keeping the offense organized than from scoring.
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Mark Eaton
Starter/Star (1.10)
23.4
Low (1.00)
4.4
6.6
0.4
1.8
29.04
Even in the closing stretch of his career, Eaton’s rim protection remained central to Utah’s defensive plan. Opponents still adjusted shots around him, although injuries had reduced his mobility compared with earlier seasons.
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Mike Brown
Key Contributor (1.05)
18.6
Low (1.00)
6.6
3.2
0.4
0.2
21.84
Brown supplied physical minutes in the frontcourt, battling on the glass and absorbing contact against Seattle’s bigger lineups without needing offensive touches.
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Isaac Austin
Bench (1.00)
3.0
Low (1.00)
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
8.00
Austin’s playoff workload was extremely limited, leaving little independent game analysis beyond brief observations about his long-term physical upside as a young center.
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John Crotty
Bench (1.00)
3.0
Low (1.00)
4.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
12.00
Crotty appeared only briefly but provided composed reserve point guard minutes, making the most of a short cameo with efficient offensive execution.
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Larry Krystkowiak
Bench (1.00)
8.0
Low (1.00)
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
4.00
Krystkowiak saw only a brief appearance, primarily offering added size and physicality when Utah needed another frontcourt body. Limited contemporary playoff coverage was available because of his minimal role.
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James Donaldson
Bench (1.00)
5.0
Low (1.00)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Donaldson played only a handful of postseason minutes, so independent reporting focused almost entirely on roster depth rather than on-court impact.
