Slava wrote:PockyCandy wrote:Slava wrote:
Josh Jackson has a terrible feel for the game, entire opposite of Ball. I'd be disappointed if he's the pick.
I don't watch college basketball, so I rely on what articles and youtube breakdowns say to learn about NBA prospects. I've heard that Jackson is a natural passer and defender and is "gritty" and knows how to play within the offense, so why would you say that he has a terrible feel for the game?
I went back and read every scouting article and YouTube clips of his games so my opinion comes from there too. He is terribly unrefined and has to correct a lot of fundamental issues before he gets close to contributing at NBA level.
The shooting form lacks consistency when pulling up off the dribble, he misses easy finishes for his natural athleticism due to taking off the wrong foot sometimes and he fouls on defense because he chooses wrong moments to reach in.
The hype.comes from the fact that he is Uber athletic and has really good tenacity on defense where he's shown some good Sparks but I consistently see him making wrong decisions. Compare that to ball who knows perfectly his strength and weaknesses and has a feel beyond his years and you'll see the difference.
It won't surprise me one bit if he flatters to deceive.
Those issues you talked about, frankly, can be coached right out of him between now and October if those were the only problems with his game. I wouldn't be the slightest bit concerned about those weaknesses from a college freshman.
Ball is good at playing to his strengths and limiting his weaknesses. Very good. But as has been pointed out, those things are a whole lot easier to mask in college, especially when you're a Naismith finalist, than when you're in the NBA playing against grown men and NBA defensive schemes.
I'm taking Ball over Jackson. But I don't particularly agree with your points, either.
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