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Peterson’s Historic Rookie Test | Utah Jazz News
The Utah Jazz are back in the spotlight with the second overall pick, and Darryn Peterson is stepping into legendary shoes. Forty-six years after Darrell Griffith’s historic rookie season—where he averaged over 20 points and won Rookie of the Year by just one vote—Peterson is poised to make his mark. Already showing flashes with 28 points in Summer League and a strong 25-point, 12-assist game, he doesn’t need to replicate Griffith’s scoring to compete. With established scorers like Lauri Markkanen already on board, Peterson’s ceiling is high: 17-18 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and…
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