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Me: What has impressed you the most so far about the NBA? Jeremy Evans: That the players are really smart. And even though the game isn't as fast as I thought it was, like going back and forth, up and down, it's still fast. It's set up different. Guys may execute their moves slowly, and then speed it up. You've got to be ready for anything. They know exactly what they're doing and when they want to do their thing. Me: How much do you pick up from this team about what it takes to be a title contender? JE: They're very serious. Just watching them, practice, you go out there, and in the game. After the game, if it's a loss, you see the expressions. They don't take it lightly. Even though you have a game the next day, they're still thinking about what else could possibly help. They're always talking about it. NBA.com

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Me: What would you be doing if you weren't in the NBA? Jeremy Evans: Probably trying to find like a career in art. Newspaper cartoonist, murals. There's a lot of things you can get into. Me: Do you still draw every day? JE: I've picked it like, maybe, the last week or two. I've started a couple of pictures. Try to do a series, maybe, with the team. A couple of guys that I've got going. Me: How long does it take to do a portrait? JE: Well, I like to take my time, but I'm always rushing. Just ready to see what the finished product is going to be like. I think that takes away from a lot that I can do, but I think it's still fun. NBA.com

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Brian T. Smith: Jazz's Evans said he has not heard anything from team about being sent to D-League. No news is good news to him, but he's fine either way. Twitter

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Jody Genessy: Jeremy Evans has 38 people here from his hometown in Arkansas and elsewhere to support him tonight. His mom is wearing a #40 Evans jersey. Twitter

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Jeremy Evans is sticking around. The rookie Jazz forward, who had recorded just four minutes during Utah’s last six games heading into a matchup Wednesday night against Miami, will likely remain in Salt Lake City at least until veteran center Mehmet Okur completes his rehabilitation, if not longer. Evans was averaging 2.6 points and 0.9 rebounds while shooting 64.7 percent from the field prior to tipoff versus the Heat. However, the highly athletic former Western Kentucky standout had not played 10 times this season due to a coach’s decision. In addition, the No. 55 overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft had recorded just 41 minutes of action while attempting only 17 shots. Salt Lake Tribune

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Brian T. Smith: Nothing on the horizon for either Jazz's Hayward or Evans being sent to D-League. With Fesenko and Okur out, Utah needs both on bench. Twitter

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Ross Siler: Jazz announced that second-round draft pick Jeremy Evans will make this summer's Jr. Jazz camp tour through Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Nevada. Twitter

O'Connor said that, at least for now, he expects 2010 second-round draft choice Jeremy Evans to attend training camp and fight for a roster spot rather than pursue opportunities in Europe. Deseret News

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