GG Jackson Thread

eminence · Post #201 » by **eminence** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:36 pm

Really feel like you're supposed to make the shots to be considered to have 'shotmaking'.

Catchall · Post #202 » by **Catchall** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:24 pm

Looks like he's committing. I like GG and have more conviction in him than I did in similarly situated guys like Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga (young, highly-rated wings who were inefficient). I hope the Jazz consider taking a swing on him with the Minnesota pick. I think someone is going to grab him in the 13 - 17 range.

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Catchall · Post #203 » by **Catchall** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:19 pm

Handle isn't bad for a 6'9" guy. Foot speed is also pretty good.

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clyde21 · Post #204 » by **clyde21** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:31 pm

i wish he had longer strides, takes a lot of steps to get where he needs to go, that's the biggest problem for me other than obviously general BBIQ, but other than that still one of the best bangs for your buck bets in the entire draft.

Catchall · Post #205 » by **Catchall** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:17 pm

clyde21 wrote:i wish he had longer strides, takes a lot of steps to get where he needs to go, that's the biggest problem for me other than obviously general BBIQ, but other than that still one of the best bangs for your buck bets in the entire draft.

His hips are a bit tight, and he needs more core strength.

Hal14 · Post #206 » by **Hal14** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:31 am

clyde21 wrote:i wish he had longer strides, takes a lot of steps to get where he needs to go, that's the biggest problem for me other than obviously general BBIQ, but other than that still one of the best bangs for your buck bets in the entire draft.

yup. The short strides and short wingspan are my biggest worries with him. Plus his defense was meh this season, shooting efficiency wasn't great and didn't pass much.

Too many red flags to put him top 10.

But too much upside to fall outside the top 20.

He should go somewhere in the 11-20 range.

Catchall · Post #207 » by **Catchall** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:09 am

This is a good summary video...

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EvanZ · Post #208 » by **EvanZ** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:14 am

I wish people didn’t pretend that 98% of his hype is looking like the fourth Antentenkoumpo brother.

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Catchall · Post #209 » by **Catchall** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:52 am

EvanZ wrote:I wish people didn’t pretend that 98% of his hype is looking like the fourth Antentenkoumpo brother.

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It's a bit funny, but he was getting hyped when he originally committed to UNC. Then he de-committed and went to SC, and the hype died down quite a bit, like he had become persona non grata.

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clyde21 · Post #210 » by **clyde21** » Sun May 7, 2023 9:31 pm

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GreatWhiteStiff · Post #211 » by **GreatWhiteStiff** » Mon May 8, 2023 2:55 am

Is this guy still top5/top 10 on your draft board, clyde?

clyde21 · Post #212 » by **clyde21** » Mon May 8, 2023 3:44 am

GreatWhiteStiff wrote:Is this guy still top5/top 10 on your draft board, clyde?

no, too high variance and questionable BBIQ, and I cooled off on his movement skills a bit, he takes way too many steps to get where he needs to go, but I wouldn't be mad at it if a GM takes him in the 8-12 range as a home run type of pick. his ball handling and shot creation at his size is pretty rare, and is the youngest player in the draft.

SeattleJazzFan · Post #213 » by **SeattleJazzFan** » Mon May 8, 2023 1:39 pm

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gg was just biding his time all season until he could start playing against air. gonna look like an all star in those empty gyms.

EvanZ · Post #214 » by **EvanZ** » Mon May 8, 2023 1:54 pm

Joining legendary empty gym ig star James Bouknight.

BlazersBroncos · Post #215 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Mon May 8, 2023 2:08 pm

Not really high on GG - but think a team like BRK or IND w/ a few low FRP should take the swing on him.

Post #216 » by **Duke4life831** » Mon May 8, 2023 3:37 pm

I think Ive been pretty vocal on how I view GG. Im honestly just not a fan of how his game connects with each other. Ya his handle isnt bad for his size, but I dislike anything with his game when it comes to off the dribble stuff. He has no passing vision at all, the jumper off the dribble is so far behind, and he's an inefficient driver. And what I mean by that is, I just think he takes too long to get where he wants.

But with that said, the size and athleticism combo cant be over looked. I dont think he is elite in this category, but no doubt he is very good here. And the form on the jumper isnt broken. Those two things alone keep his floor to mid-late teens. He becomes worth a mid to late teens based off the potential, he shouldnt slip below that.

Hal14 · Post #217 » by **Hal14** » Tue May 9, 2023 2:20 pm

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Apz · Post #218 » by **Apz** » Tue May 9, 2023 2:50 pm

Reading thru the thread it seems his realistic cealing is a worse cwood

ItsDanger · Post #219 » by **ItsDanger** » Tue May 9, 2023 3:20 pm

He's got to slow down and develop his skills properly. I'd be concerned he's pushing his raw talents to get drafted ASAP while being rushed into a bad situation. Could be 21 and out of the league. High upside player but if he wants a long career he's got to take it step by step.

Hal14 · Post #220 » by **Hal14** » Tue May 9, 2023 4:33 pm

Apz wrote:Reading thru the thread it seems his realistic cealing is a worse cwood

Why don't you watch him play and form your own opinion? Who gives a crap what some random strangers on here think lol.