Filipowski Adapts to Center Role Amid Jazz Injuries

With several Jazz frontcourt players sidelined by injuries and season‑ending surgeries, forward Kyle Filipowski has taken on the center role in 38 starts, playing more minutes and posting stronger stats across the board. Coach Will Hardy praised his flexibility, noting that Filipowski can play five even though he is not a traditional center.

Filipowski credits the experience with helping him understand the needs of teammates like Walker Kessler and Jaren Jackson Jr., and he feels the position switch has accelerated his development as a versatile big man.