ESPN new Mock came out today. Had Gregory GG Jackson II from South Carolina selected by Boston at 35. Trace Jackson-Davis from Indiana taken at 34. Either guy could be a good power forward pick with future starter potential. I think Jackson is the better fit for us, has more ball handling and shooting skill. Jackson-Davis more back to the basket guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ocbigv67-k
He is 6'9", seems to have good wing span (at least 7'), and is only 18. Raw but a lot of potential there.
Man, that guy takes bad stats to a new level.
38% FG%
32% 3PT%
68% FT%
44% TS%
He only averaged 0.8 assists per game compared to 2.7 turnovers per game. That is three turnovers for every assist. He doesn't even average 1 whole assist per game despite taking 14.4 FGAs, 3.9 FTAs and 2.7 turnovers per game. That is 19 possessions a game used for himself vs 0.8 assists given to a teammate. Awful.
His team had a terrible defense despite his size & athleticism.
Not an NBA player. Needs to go abroad for 3-5 years and develop some skills. Try again for the NBA further down the road.
Whilst his shooting %s were terrible, I think the situation at his college was the worst place for him.
He has genuine shot-creation talent and upside. The offence he played in was broken, but he has ability in that regard. The coaching just let him do whatever he pleased - needs to go somewhere where he'll be taught discipline (so maybe not here with Mazz). He's good in the half-court when not allowed to just ISO. His decision-making & where he ends up will be the be-all end-all.
Could be the worst of Josh Smith, or could be legit good. Who knows.
No way would I pick him over TJD