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For the head coach, the seventh overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft has a special type of strength. And he can channel this to be a great defensive player.</p><blockquote>“His strength is unique — his strength is a strength. I think he’s learning how to use that defensively,” he said, per <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/10/03/emmanuel-mudiay-is-poised/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune</a>. “Getting down, using his body, being aggressive, being disciplined. His size, as well.”</blockquote><p>Over the past three seasons, the Jazz have placed within the top 10 in terms of <a href="https://stats.nba.com/teams/defense/?sort=W&amp;dir=-1&amp;Season=2015-16&amp;SeasonType=Regular%20Season">defensive rating</a>. Clearly, defense is the team’s top priority. As such, everyone is expected to be a capable defender on an individual level.</p><p>Mudiay is aware of Snyder’s praises, but he won’t let it go over his head. Instead, he vowed to show Snyder that he’s right about his presumptions.</p><blockquote>“[Snyder] tells me that I have the potential to be a great defender,” Mudiay said. “If he believes in me, then I’ve gotta believe in myself on that end, too.”</blockquote><p>The offseason can be labeled as a success for the Jazz. 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Quin Snyder believes Emmanuel Mudiay has the ‘potential to be a great defender’ for Jazz

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Firstly, thanks to everyone for the positive words. Yesterday I got tested for the Covid-19 virus. By God’s grace it came out negative. Despite my teammates and I taking necessary precautions, it didn’t turn out as expected. To my guys @spidadmitchell @rudygobert27, God speed🙏🏾❤️ https://twitter.com/emmanuelmudiay/status/1238216538697719809

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2010-12 are memories I won’t forget back to back championships at Grace prep. Thank you to all my loved ones. Beyond blessed to now have two jerseys retired in HS. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! Number 0 #Graceprep #primeprep ♥️#AGG #southdallas #basketball https://t.co/KD5f9Cg1eL

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One thing I appreciate about this game is how it will test you and teach you about yourself and life 🙏🏾 #takenote #iamsecond #dctg #kidfromcongo @utahjazz @NBA 

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
7.3	2.3	2.1	0.2	0.4

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