John Konchar Making Unique Impact With Utah Jazz

Despite the Utah Jazz being currently in the midst of a four-game losing streak, it hasn't been without some impressive showings from veteran wing John Konchar in the process.

Since returning from his recent calf injury, in his past four games, Konchar has averaged 13.0 points on 62.5% shooting from the field, paired with 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 blocks in under 30 minutes a night.

That all-around production from Konchar managed to land some noteworthy praise from Jazz head coach Will Hardy following their latest loss to the Denver Nuggets, but one where the veteran wing finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.

"John [Konchar], I don't really know how to explain his knack for the ball," Hardy said postgame. "Deflections, rebounds, blocks, steals, the cuts around the basket, some tip-ins. He's bringing us so many winning things."

"Tonight [vs. the Nuggets] is a night where it shows up in the box score. But there are a lot of nights where you don't see it this clearly in the box score. But, he's really consistent."

John Konchar Exceeding Expectations for Utah Jazz

Since joining the Jazz, Konchar hasn't lit up the box score. He's played in 18 games and started in six to average 5.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks a game.

But it's been that impact sprinkled in just about everywhere on the floor that's turned him into a coach's favorite; someone who Hardy has consistently described as a winning player, even if it may not come with a flashy 20-point performance every night.