Nobody understands the lifelong bond formed with a mediocre player as a young fan! Who's that Jazz player?

(Not my original idea, but got me wondering)

My player is John Crotty. As a young fan watching in the Delta Center, I would cheer so loudly when he was put in! Also, I learned at the end of the game that he'd be put in if it was garbage time and we were assuredly going to win.