To be completely honest, I don't want to choose - I want both.
I think Jackson and Rozier both have a higher upside then Marcus Smart, and I see a Jackson/Rozier backcourt being more dangerous then any backcourt with Smart in it.
That's no disrespect to Smart - love the kid. Just that I really like Jackson and Rozier - they are both explosive athletes who can handle the ball, score, pass, shoot, and get to the basket...and they are both tough kids who play with a lot of passion.
I'm trying to imagine Jackson, Rozier and Brown coming off the bench this year as our backups at the PG / SG / SF spot. That could the most athletic bench in the entire NBA.
Oh without a doubt, but especially Jackson, imo. In looking at his stats and watching some youtube clips, lol
, I think he's already the best point guard on our roster, including IT, and I'll tell you why. He's a much better defender, ball handler, shooter, passer, and can operate off the ball much more successfully, than Thomas, he has superior athleticism, quickness, and decision making to Smart, and he plays with fire but also under control and knows who he is as a player, unlike Rozier. Here's his 24 point, 4 assist performance at Duke -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmdXw7OJjZsTell me, because I know that I'm probably being ridiculous, here, but does anyone else see Jackson as Tim Hardaway, albeit without the signature crossover but the strength, quickness, and athleticism, not to mention the similar shooting form, meets Eric Bledsoe? Yeah, it's probably just me, lol
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