After winning just 15 games in Minnesota last season, Al Jefferson is excited about his recent trade to Utah.

"They have a nice group of guys, but will have a couple more losing seasons," Jefferson said of the Timberwolves.

"Minneapolis is my home away from home. I respect the fans that have supported me through the good and the bad ... but when I told people I played for Minnesota, some people didn't even know they had a team. Everybody knows about Utah. Everyone knows the Utah Jazz.

"I go from being in a Toyota to a Bentley. It's a beautiful thing."

The Jazz acquired Jefferson from the Timberwolves for two first-round picks and young center Kostas Koufos.

Utah needed to make a move after losing Carlos Boozer to Chicago in free agency.

Via Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

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