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In the moments following Utah's 89-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Jazz coach Quin Snyder did his very best to diffuse potential controversy.

"There are no longterm implications here," Snyder said. "We just thought Rudy could give us a spark."

Snyder was referring to his second year center Rudy Gobert, and his fourth year center Enes Kanter.

Gobert - on Sunday night - finished with 13 points, 18 rebounds and four blocked shots against the Spurs. Kanter played 20 minutes, scored four points and grabbed two rebounds. Gobert - who came off the bench at the beginning of the game - started the second half. Given the disparity of the play between the two, many Jazz fans have recently been calling for Gobert to become the full-time starter, instead of Kanter.

"Rudy starting the second half was not a longterm decision," Snyder said. "He's been playing very well and he competed tonight. He's a unique player, and he needs to keep getting better."

Gobert started and played very well when Kanter missed a string of games with a sprained ankle a few weeks ago. Kanter - who will be a restricted free agent this coming summer - came back last week agains the Houston Rockets. Snyder gave him his job back against the Golden State Warriors, his reason being a starter doesn't lose his spot to injury.

At his best, Kanter is an offensive force, capable of scoring in the paint and from the mid-range. He can back guys down, go around them and finish at the hoop. Never was this more apparent than a month ago, when he lit Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans up for 29 points.

But there are times when Kanter doesn't play well defensively. This has been well talked about. Still, the organization has said they will stick by Kanter, his ability to score, his upside at 22 years of age and his potential to improve.

Gobert - however - has come on strong of late. He's established himself as a defender, and is improving on the offensive end as well.

"I'm trying to get better and I'm trying to be better offensively," Gobert said. "If I'm more aggressive on offense I hope that can help the team win more games."

Gobert and Kanter represent two different kinds of players. They play two different styles, and affect the Utah Jazz in two different ways.

But the time may be coming for the Jazz to choose which one to build around.

Tony Jones