The Tribune is doing a season-long project to commemorate the Utah Jazz's 35th anniversary. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms. The top 35 were ranked by a panel including former Jazz beat writers Lex Hemphill, Steve Luhm and Kurt Kragthorpe and former team publicists Bill Kreifeldt and Kim Turner.
No. 19 John Drew Who he is ? Drew is often overlooked among the benefits of the Jazz's trade of the rights to first-round draft choice Dominique Wilkins to Atlanta. Besides much-needed cash, the team landed the high-scoring forward in 1982. Drug problems would limit him to 144 games over three seasons, however.
Why he's No. 20 ? Drew was apparently drug-free, healthy and productive in 1983-84, the team's first playoff season. He appeared in 81 games and averaged 17.7 points in only 22.2 minutes, living up to his "Gunslinger" nickname, while shooting 47.9 percent from the field. Alt Heads:
