Josh Jackson will be a huge bust. Stay away
would you care to provide us all with some reasons? rationales? proof? data? reports? anything to nudge this post beyond being an unsupported assertion?
thank you.
I'm willing to share my concerns. First of all, I'd have to define bust, because if bust means wash out of the NBA entirely, it's very unlikely that he busts. However, he could very realistically be nothing more than a mediocre rotation player. Let's start with his defense. It's good, and he has the mindset to play great defense, but he's not the elite defender he's been made out to be. Furthermore, he's skinny and has a short wingspan, which doesn't bode well for his ability to become elite. I think he'll always be a distinctly positive defender, but I doubt he's ever elite, and the idea that he already is is comical. His offense is even scarier. I think we can all agree that Jackson's best offensive skill is his passing. However, his passing really only shines in transition, which is worrisome because what the heck does he offer in the half court. His handle is pretty good, but it's not like he's some super advanced ball-handler. His shot needs to be torn down and rebuilt. Yes, he shot 38% from three. He did that on 90 attempts. His far larger sample from before college is troubling. Couple that with his gnarly FT% and hideous form, and I feel pretty confident in Jackson's inability to shoot. In reviewing Jackson, I've been left with one extremely worrisome question: what is Jackson's avenue to being a successful offensive player? Outside of transition opportunities, I don't see how he becomes one. That's terrifying out of the #3 pick.
I find it telling that all the rabid Jackson supporters refuse (aren't able?) to respond to this.
Exactly, Tp
The reason I believe in Josh Jackson is in large part because I believe in his ability to be a primary ball handler and creator from the small forward position. He moves quickly and fluidly with the basketball and has very good athleticism and body control. Add his good passing skills, and I believe you have a guy who you can have play with the ball in his hands at the next level.
Obviously you wouldn't put him in that role full time right away on a Celtics team that already features Isaiah Thomas, but on a team that needs additional slashers, these skills would be useful. I'd be very excited to watch him grow as an NBA player.
Thank you for a real response. I disagree with you, but at least I know you're not just pulling stuff out of your ***.
Which part do you disagree with? That Jackson will be able to be a creator with the ball in his hands at the NBA level?
Josh Jackson's ball handling is not good.
https://youtu.be/0YCqOIlHx9g
Even in that video, I feel like he displays the look of a natural ballhandler. He played almost exclusively as a four in college, so he didn't get a ton of opportunity to handle the ball.
Sure, he showed a tendency to get sloppy when he did handle the rock, and he could use improvement. When I watch him play, though, I see the ability being there.
I think he will surprise people when he gets to play more exclusively at the wing in the NBA.