Found February 04, 2012 on Salt Lake Tribune:
PLAYERS: Derrick Favors
TEAMS: Utah Jazz

Jazz notes: Derrick Favors’ play still evolving By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published Feb 4, 2012 08:22PM MDT The rhythm and touch are not consistently fluid. His best offensive moves suddenly appear, draw raves, then just as quickly evaporate. But make no mistake: Jazz forward Derrick Favors is feeling more confident than ever with the ball in his hands, and the 20-year-old’s on-the-court evolution is on schedule. “It’s just me being comfortable out there and sort of picking my spots. When and where to score, and just knowing when I’m going to get my shots in the offense,” Favors said. The No. 3 overa... Copyright 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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