Neto scored only two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in Sunday's preseason debut against the Lakers, but finished the game with a team-leading six steals and four assists.

EDGE Analysis

The Jazz ratcheted up their defensive intensity in the 20 minutes when Neto was on the court, finishing with a plus-20 point differential. In contrast to incumbent starting point guard Trey Burke, Neto is a pass-first defensive stopper who figures to give the Jazz a jolt of energy whenever he's on the court. For now, the question remains how often Quin Snyder may choose to deploy Neto. Burke's development has seemed to flat line since he was selected in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft, so if he continues to struggle in the subsequent preseason games to come, Neto could make a serious run at the starting job.