Mike Conley has only been around the rest of his new teammates a few days upon the start of the Utah Jazz training camp, but he's already gained the trust of his head coach Quin Snyder in a matter of a few hours.

“It’s unusual that you trust a player so quickly, but he’s earned that,” said Snyder, who's already given the veteran point guard some room to run his own plays, according to Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune. “That’s who he is.”

Snyder called the new addition an “elite point guard,” a compliment that speaks of just how highly the Jazz organization regarded Conley when first hoping to get him, a target that dials back to this past trade deadline.

“He’s got a presence. And that manifests itself in taking big shots, making two free throws at the end of practice so his teammates don’t have to run, defensively,” said Snyder. “Saying he’s a smart player sells him short. Being smart is not just understanding coverages and things like that, it’s understanding people, his teammates, knowing what guys need.”

Conley is expected to be just what the Jazz needed and didn't get with Ricky Rubio, a capable scorer that can play on and off the ball, as well as generate opportunities for his teammates. The 6-foot-1 floor general hasn't had many issues upon learning this new system.

“Man, it’s been easy, honestly,” said Conley. “I just wanted to come in and be who I am, and hope that’s good enough. And so far, that’s working.”

The Jazz are expected to not only contend for a playoff spot, but also be able to threaten for a top spot in the West, considering they're bringing back a strong core of players and have added valuable pieces to their roster, starting with Conley.