After the first half of the Jazz’s preseason and training camp, it looks like Ronnie Brewer has earned himself the starting shooting guard spot. While Jerry Sloan would be quick to deny this, and there’s still the possibility of trade (really now, Kobe?) or injury, Ronnie Brewer should start the season as the team’s two-guard while earning some serious minutes.

Fans saw flashes of potential in Ronnie Brewer last season — mostly on the defensive side of the ball aside from a few dunks and other athletic plays. This preseason, however, Brewer has averaged 21 points per game while shooting at an incredibly accurate percentage and stealing the ball 2.3 times a game.
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