Utah Jazz: Alec Burks isn't complaining about playing time, or lack thereof

"That's going to be a good thing for us going forward and we're going to need it from him, and that's why I think he deserves more time on the floor," Corbin said. "With the rotations we have had in the past, it's been a little short for him, but I need to find a way to get him more time on the floor."

Burks won't complain about being a team cheerleader, but he'd obviously prefer to get into the game — and attack.

"That's how I play. I was brought up aggressive. I play aggressive," the Missouri native said. "That's how I got to this position I'm in today, so I'm going to keep playing my game."

Interestingly, Burks worked on his outside game in the offseason. He came into camp trying to prove to doubters that he could be a reliable shooter, not just a slasher-type athlete.

But he isn't relying on jumpers most of the time nowadays.

"I don't want to settle for jump shots. I like to get closer shots. I like to get to the rim," Burks said. "I ain't going to shoot that jumper until you make me … then I'm going to shoot it."

Percentage-wise, Burks (.333) trails only red-hot Raja Bell (.418) from 3-point land.

"I can shoot it if I have to," he added with a smile, "but if I don't got to, then no reason to."

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