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A second-round pick hitting free agency early is not unusual in and of itself; Chandler Parsons was a free agent this summer, too.

So this is an exciting new time for the Utah Jazz as they have never had THIS collection of talent inside, at this level of being on that youth and potential vs. age and experience gradient.

Jason Washburn, right, attempts to grab the ball as Trey Burke goes up for a shot during an open Utah Jazz practice at EnergySolutions Arena, Thursday, July 10, 2014.

A few seasons back the Utah Jazz had a "log jam" inside because Andrei Kirilenko , Carlos Boozer , Mehmet Okur , Jarron Collins , Kyrylo Fesenko , and Kosta Koufos all were on the roster at the same time.

Marvin Williams doesn't fit the traditional definition of an NBA power forward. Then again, not many current power forwards do.

In his first three seasons in the NBA, Trevor Booker dealt with the frustration and disappointment of defeat in Washington, where the Wizards couldn't break the 30-win mark.

Who else came cheap? Check out this story on kare11.com: http://usat.ly/1rw21n4 Though there remains a handful of very good free agents on the market, most teams around the NBA have filled out rosters for next season.

Jefferson played in all 82 games last season for the Utah Jazz, starting 78, and averaged 10.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Dante Exum goes up for a shot as he is blocked by Ian Clark during an open Utah Jazz practice at EnergySolutions Arena, Thursday, July 10, 2014.

Eric Bledsoe remains the most attractive free agent still available , but the combination of his restricted status with the Suns and his desire to secure a max contract have scared teams away from coming at him hard with a realistic offer sheet.

According to Jazz play-by-play announcer David Locke, that's why he didn't work out for the Jazz prior to the draft.

The Utah Jazz organization and fans weren't the only ones to appreciate what second-year center Rudy Gobert did in Las Vegas last week.

Wiggins may have a better shot at the award, especially if he finds himself traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves and their inevitable rebuild.

At 28, Ramon Sessions is approaching his athletic prime and has posted a player efficiency rating below the league average just once in his seven seasons.

Looking to round out roster, a possible FA target, per Jazz source, is G/F Toure' Murry.

Of course, it all started with LeBron James returning home with his well-penned Sports Illustrated essay , and it continued with James Jones and Mike Miller continuing the exodus up north of former Miami Heat players.

A number of years ago the Utah Jazz took a dip into the bottom half of the NBA Draft, two years in a row.

One place the Utah Jazz do not need to add anyone to is the paint. It is absolutely packed, even if the team went out and got a stretch four.

Home in Australia for the final season of the equivalent of high school play, ending with a national championship in December.