OKC selects Reggie Jackson with the 24th pick

fallacy · Post #1 » by **fallacy** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:54 am

Welcome to OKC. I hope you turn out as good as our last #24 pick

bbms · Post #2 » by **bbms** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:27 am

He has great size and the athletic ability for his position like our last 24th pick.

He's a great shooter. I think he has huge potential.

Post #3 » by **slick_watts** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:36 am

He has great length, athleticism and pace. He seems good at changing pace with the ball and might have some advanced ball handling skills. I think he has the tools to be a good defender at either guard position.

His shooting mechanics look okay, his release is not quick. He shot great this year but struggled his last two. Outside shooting percentages can be a volatile thing. I wouldn't expect Jackson to be a 38-40% 3PT shooter right away. He seems to have a nice mid range game, and he's a good finisher.

He might have a bit of an adjustment period to the pros. It's a solid pick and can potentially fill a hole. Much better than someone like Singler, for sure.

wiff · Post #4 » by **wiff** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:44 am

So where's Maynor going?

I think this kid could be a nice draft pick. Looks like he has hops and can shoot.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byJxflDDqkQ[/youtube]

Seems quick and a solid rebounder as well.

wiff · Post #5 » by **wiff** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:04 am

wiff wrote:So where's Maynor going?

Actually maybe I should be asking where is Westbrook is going?

Post #6 » by **slick_watts** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:08 am

wiff wrote:
wiff wrote:So where's Maynor going?

Actually maybe I should be asking where is Westbrook is going?

Seriously...?

:roll:

Devilanche · Post #7 » by **Devilanche** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:11 am

slick_watts wrote:
wiff wrote:
wiff wrote:So where's Maynor going?

Actually maybe I should be asking where is Westbrook is going?

Seriously...?

I don't see Maynor moved until the trade deadline. I think Presti/Brooks like their guys to learn the set abit and get comfortable before playing them minutes.

Looks like Nazr is coming back and Cook might not.

Krodis · Post #8 » by **Krodis** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:16 am

No one is going anywhere. (Except maybe Cook). Jackson is a combo guard. He's not chasing either of our point guards out of town.

wiff · Post #9 » by **wiff** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:23 am

slick_watts wrote:
wiff wrote:
wiff wrote:So where's Maynor going?

Actually maybe I should be asking where is Westbrook is going?

Seriously...?

Yeah seriously! I know it's unlikely and personally I would only give Westbrook up for an extended Dwight, but it's still a legit question Slick.

Honestly Presti wouldn't be doing his job if we wasn't listening to offers. It's called due diligence.

Krodis · Post #10 » by **Krodis** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:24 am

But that would have everything to do with Dwight Howard and absolutely nothing to do with Reggie Jackson, so what does it have to do with this topic?

HeartSouloma · Post #11 » by **HeartSouloma** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:32 am

@Wiff

Dude you still on that Westbrook traded for Dwight **** thing? Come on mane it's daft night be happy, that we got a good team that made it to the WCF. :roll:

Post #12 » by **slick_watts** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:34 am

Presti has confirmed that Jackson met with the Thunder privately.

dream_catcher_9 · Post #13 » by **dream_catcher_9** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:37 am

I like this pick. He is very versatile( can play the 1 or 2, can pass, can drive and finish at the rim, can shoot the 3, and can defend).

Westbrook/Harden/Durant/Ibaka/Perkins
Maynor/Jackson/Sefolosha/Collison/Adrich

Devilanche · Post #14 » by **Devilanche** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:38 am

Now for Presti to flip Nate into a bigger expiring. An Okur or Diaw trade.

Jazz has 5 bigs in Millsap/Al Jeff/Favors/Kanter and Okur.

wiff · Post #15 » by **wiff** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:41 am

Ummm I don't want to trade Westbrook. Never have but I am open to ideas, you have to be willing to listen to offers otherwise you are being very narrow minded and short sighted.

And who said I'm not happy that the team made it to the WCF? That has nothing to do with Presti drafting a PG when they have the best one two rotation in all of the NBA. Something doesn't fit.

I don't see this kid sitting on the pine rotting like Royal Ivey.

Post #16 » by **slick_watts** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:45 am

According to Darnell, Sam Presti said that the Thunder did workout Reggie Jackson.

Post #17 » by **sonictecture** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:47 am

Chad Ford reported that OKC never promised to draft Jackson. That the promise was from Miami. It seems as if Riley convinced Jackson and his agent that Jackson would get a first round equivalent contract at #31 and a chance to start in Miami. Jackson in turn agreed to not only not workout for teams, but not even interview. It was an ambitious scheme to steal a talented player.

Post #18 » by **slick_watts** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:52 am

sonictecture wrote:Chad Ford reported that OKC never promised to draft Jackson. That the promise was from Miami. It seems as if Riley convinced Jackson and his agent that Jackson would get a first round equivalent contract at #31 and a chance to start in Miami. Jackson in turn agreed to not only not workout for teams, but not even interview. It was an ambitious scheme to steal a talented player.

Presti is saying that Jackson met and worked out with the Thunder, though.

dream_catcher_9 · Post #19 » by **dream_catcher_9** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:55 am

interview with Reggie from a game last year. Seems like a level headed kid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNaPgfeq2Vg

wiff · Post #20 » by **wiff** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:01 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKYcNGAnaB8&feature=related[/youtube]