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Superbone wrote:
n4th4n wrote:Jackson's free throw shooting is a major, major concern. It's his biggest and brightest red flag. There is a history of players who have succumb to their poor free throw shooting, and a history of players who have overcome it. Andre Iguoadala is a player who constantly comes to mind when I think about Jackson. Iguadala has shot in the 60s/50s from the free throw line 6-years throughout his career. Something to keep in mind.
And yet he hit big threes as recently as the last NBA Finals.
Eeeeeexactly! :D

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Split T wrote:Warren might see some time as a small ball 4. Might be a good spot for him. If he can just be an average floor spreader, his cutting and rebounding would be good from the 4 spot. Might fare better there defensively too. He's got decent size at 6'8 225.
Bled
Booker
Jackson
Warren
Chriss/Bender/Williams?

Not bad. With bender in there, you have an interesting mix of offense and defense.
We'd probably get killed on the boards though.

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Split T wrote:Warren might see some time as a small ball 4. Might be a good spot for him. If he can just be an average floor spreader, his cutting and rebounding would be good from the 4 spot. Might fare better there defensively too. He's got decent size at 6'8 225.
He did last year when PJ was injured early in the season. I thought it worked out well. We would run off a quick 6-0 run before the other team adjusted. Warren is a tough cover for NBA 4s in the open court. Goes both ways, though.
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Oh wow , I leave the board for a couple hours and the danger words like negativity and pessimists are popping up. Careful guys , it's important to Love each other "we know this" :D

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Is there a press conference happening soon?

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DANNY AINGE ON JOSH JACKSON: 'HE DIDN’T WANT TO PLAY FOR THE CELTICS'

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Superbone wrote:Is there a press conference happening soon?

http://www.nba.com/suns/now
So far, so good. Impressed with Jackson behind the mic.
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Superbone wrote:DANNY AINGE ON JOSH JACKSON: 'HE DIDN’T WANT TO PLAY FOR THE CELTICS'

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/dan ... oo?src=rss
That's just hilarious. Good on you, McD!!

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AmareIsGod wrote:
Superbone wrote:Is there a press conference happening soon?

http://www.nba.com/suns/now
So far, so good. Impressed with Jackson behind the mic.
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Re: Suns draft Josh Jackson at #4

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Here is a much better highlight video:

There are a number of great highlights that show off his passing ability, ball handling, open court creativity, and overall offensive versatility. Plus! For those who don't like dunks, there are some solid, solid layups.

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He looks like he could kick the sh1t out of any of the guys drafted above him. That's got to count for something. ;) I was soooo happy the C's took Tatum. This was the best possible scenario after we got hosed in the lottery.

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n4th4n wrote:Here is a much better highlight video:

There are a number of great highlights that show off his passing ability, ball handling, open court creativity, and overall offensive versatility. Plus! For those who don't like dunks, there are some solid, solid layups.
I was bored, so highlight video had 277 points 18 rebounds 14 assists 7 steals and 7 blocks, 46 dunks and 15 threes.

How he scored: 33 baskets made in ISO situations, 29 baskets on cuts/lobs, 19 baskets in transition, 14 baskets from second chance, 14 baskets on pull up jumpers, 12 baskets out of the post, and 10 baskets in spot up situations.

No guarantee that I counted correctly.

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Split T wrote:
n4th4n wrote:Here is a much better highlight video:

There are a number of great highlights that show off his passing ability, ball handling, open court creativity, and overall offensive versatility. Plus! For those who don't like dunks, there are some solid, solid layups.
I was bored, so highlight video had 277 points 18 rebounds 14 assists 7 steals and 7 blocks, 46 dunks and 15 threes.

How he scored: 33 baskets made in ISO situations, 29 baskets on cuts/lobs, 19 baskets in transition, 14 baskets from second chance, 14 baskets on pull up jumpers, 12 baskets out of the post, and 10 baskets in spot up situations.

No guarantee that I counted correctly.
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ShelC wrote:I do like the theme, I just hope Jackson develops into a high level defender and above average offensive player in some capacity (corner 3s, driving the ball, something). You need to have an offensive threat everywhere on the floor in today's NBA.
I think Josh Jackson's offensive ability is very underrated.
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Marty [Mori Chu] wrote:I still don't think this team is close to challenging for a playoff spot.
It doesn't need to be.
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INFORMER wrote:
Marty [Mori Chu] wrote:I still don't think this team is close to challenging for a playoff spot.
It doesn't need to be.
It's challenging for a spot in the 2020 playoffs.

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I watched that video and I liked Jackson's passing more than I thought I would. That is encouraging. Lots of clips of him finding an open man, finding a cutter, finding a seam, etc.

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Marty [Mori Chu] wrote:I watched that video and I liked Jackson's passing more than I thought I would. That is encouraging. Lots of clips of him finding an open man, finding a cutter, finding a seam, etc.
That's his best attribute, IMHO. He reads basketball plays very well on both ends of the floor.
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Wow just got off the road to check back in and saw Watson said Jackson can play 1-5 smh lol. I would have felt better with 1-4 :)
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bajanguy008 wrote:Wow just got off the road to check back in and saw Watson said Jackson can play 1-5 smh lol. I would have felt better with 1-4 :)
Could he match up with Draymond when the W's go small?
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