We looked at the 8th season statistics for Utah Jazz forwards Al Jefferson and Carlos Boozer. If you missed it the full breakdown is here. The bullet points are that:
- They are basically the same guy on paper
- Boozer was a more efficient scorer who rebounded, assisted, and stole the ball more - and got to the line
- Jefferson played in the paint, was able to create his own shot, and blocked a lot of shots
- They both are poor on defense
- They both are paid about the same
- Al is younger. Boozer has more playoff experience
- In his 8th season Boozer had averages of 19.5, 11.2, 3.2, 1.1, 0.5
- In his 8th season Jefferson had averages of 19.2, 9.6, 2.2, 0.8, 1.7
- They both played their 8th seasons with the Utah Jazz