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Five years in the league, Paul Millsap has never been better.
Last year as a full time starter, Millsap set career highs in points (17.3), minutes (34.3), assists (2.5), steals (1.4) , 3 point (39%) And free throw percentage (75%).
And while the NBA lockout has thrown a curve to fans, Millsap says he hasn't changed his approach to this season.
"I can only control what I can control. I don't try to worry about it. It can get you sidetracked. I'm going to stay on the same track and continue to get better."
Millsap and a several of his Jazz teammates recently returned from major workouts at the P3 facility in Santa Barbara, California.
"I've been working out for a while now. Strength training, improving my basketball, I continue to do that and we'll see what happens. The lockout might last for a while, so you've got to stay in tip-top shape."
Unlike the '99 lockout, NBA players are examining other ways to get on the court. Former teammate Deron Williams, of the New Jersey Nets, announced that he's going to take his talents to Turkey.
"It's different, man, it's an option. I think it's an option that a lot of players are going to do or going to try to do." said Millsap. "With me, hopefully, if it sounds good, I might look into it. That's definitely an option. Hopefully, it will work out for him (Williams)."
Williams is the only NBA player under contract who has committed to playing overseas during the lockout. Reports say that he'd return to the NBA once the lockout is over.
With the NBA superstar committing early to play overseas, other players are sure to follow.
"I'm going to look into it." said Millsap, "I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. Either way, I'm going to be happy doing it. Overseas is something different. It's a different area out there. It would be different for me."
Even if the lockout ends, there's no guarantees that Millsap will still be with the Jazz.
"In the NBA, you never can tell. You never know. Every week I heard my name in trade rumors. You never know how that is going to go. I love Utah, it's the team that drafted me and it's a perfect fit. So, hopefully, I can help that team out."
